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New Faces Join HBO's The Last of Us Season 3

3/21/2026

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HBO's The Last of Us has cast Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter as siblings Yara and Lev for its third season.
Lev is a 13-year-old transgender boy central to Abby Anderson's storyline.
Kratter, age 15 at selection, was chosen after an inclusive casting call.
The season features returning stars Kaitlyn Dever and Bella Ramsey.
Craig Mazin remains the sole showrunner, building on the series co-created with Neil Druckmann.

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Story summary

HBO's The Last of Us has cast Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter as siblings Yara and Lev for its third season.
Lev is a 13-year-old transgender boy central to Abby Anderson's storyline.
Kratter, age 15 at selection, was chosen after an inclusive casting call.
The season features returning stars Kaitlyn Dever and Bella Ramsey.
Craig Mazin remains the sole showrunner, building on the series co-created with Neil Druckmann.