The last of us season 3 casts yara and lev

HBO's The Last of Us is solidifying its final season with the casting of Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter as Yara and Lev, two pivotal characters from the beloved video game.

Mao and kratter to play key roles in final season

Confirmation from Deadline confirms months of speculation, with the casting choices aligning with the game's narrative. Yara and Lev, siblings who aid Abby (played by Kaitlyn Dever) in The Last of Us Part II, are expected to maintain significant roles in the upcoming third season, which will reportedly follow Abby's storyline.

The casting of Kyriana Kratter as Lev is particularly noteworthy. Like the game, the show is portraying Lev as a 13-year-old transgender boy. Kratter, known for her recent role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, replaces Ian Alexander, who portrayed Lev in the 2020 video game.

Michelle Mao, recognized for her work in Netflix's Bridgerton, will embody Yara. The casting director at HBO reportedly held an