The Last of Us Season 3 adds Li Jun Li as new character Mirium

Li Jun Li has joined The Last of Us Season 3 cast as Mirium, mother of Seraphite siblings Yara and Lev, according to Variety reports. The Sinners star will portray a brand new character created for HBO's series, expanding the story beyond the original Last of Us Part 2 game.

Who is Li Jun Li playing in The Last of Us Season 3?

Li Jun Li will play Mirium, the mother of Seraphite siblings Lev and Yara in The Last of Us Season 3. According to Variety, Mirium represents a new character created specifically for HBO's adaptation, meaning her role and storyline won't directly follow the events from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part 2 video game.

This casting choice suggests HBO is willing to expand the narrative beyond the source material, potentially giving more depth to characters like Yara and Lev whose backstories were only briefly explored in the game. How large Li Jun Li's role will be remains unclear, but adding a maternal figure could provide interesting emotional depth to the Seraphite storyline.

Li Jun Li's recent work and acting background

Most viewers will recognise Li Jun Li from her role as Grace Chow in Ryan Coogler's 2025 vampire horror hit Sinners. Her acting career spans over a decade, including notable television appearances in The Following and Fox's The Exorcist series.

Her film credits include supporting roles in Ricki and the Flash alongside Meryl Streep, and Damien Chazelle's Babylon. She's also set to appear in the upcoming Spider-Noir series as Cat Hardy, adding another comic book adaptation to her growing resume.

The Last of Us Season 3's expanding cast

Li Jun Li joins several other newly announced cast members for Season 3. Jorge Lendeborg Jr. has been cast as Manny, Patrick Wilson as Jerry, and Jason Ritter as Hanley. Michelle Mao from Bridgerton will play Yara, while Star Wars veteran Kyriana Kratter takes on the role of Lev.

Bella Ramsey returns as Ellie, though Season 3 is expected to focus primarily on Kaitlyn Dever's Abby character. Based on The Last of Us Part 2's storyline, Abby will likely team up with Yara and Lev for significant portions of the new season, making Mirium's role potentially crucial to their character development.

When and where to watch in UAE

The Last of Us Season 3 currently has no official release date from HBO. UAE viewers can catch up on previous seasons through OSN+ streaming, which carries HBO content in the region.

While we wait for Season 3, HBO hasn't confirmed whether this will be the final season of the acclaimed series. Given the source material from Naughty Dog's games, there's potentially enough content for future seasons if HBO chooses to continue the adaptation.

How to watch in UAE

UAE viewers can stream The Last of Us seasons 1 and 2 on OSN+ as part of their subscription. When Season 3 arrives, it'll likely follow the same distribution pattern, appearing on OSN+ alongside the global HBO release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Li Jun Li playing in The Last of Us Season 3?

Li Jun Li will play Mirium, the mother of Seraphite siblings Lev and Yara. Mirium is a new character created specifically for HBO's adaptation and does not appear in The Last of Us Part 2 video game.

When will The Last of Us Season 3 be released?

The Last of Us Season 3 currently has no official release date announced by HBO. Production details and filming schedules have not been confirmed yet.

Are Yara and Lev in The Last of Us Season 3?

Yes, both characters will appear in Season 3. Michelle Mao has been cast as Yara and Kyriana Kratter will play Lev, bringing these important Seraphite characters from the game to the screen.

Where can I watch The Last of Us in the UAE?

UAE viewers can watch The Last of Us seasons 1 and 2 on OSN+, which carries HBO content in the region. Season 3 will likely follow the same distribution pattern when it releases.

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