Actor John Goodman has been cast in Season 3 of HBO's drama series 'The Last of Us,' based on the Sony PlayStation video game series, according to multiple outlets.
Video game voice actors Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander are also joining the cast for the new season, outlets reported. Bailey and Alexander previously voiced characters from 'The Last of Us: Part II' video game, with Alexander voicing Lev and Bailey voicing Abby, according to Deadline.
According to Variety, Goodman will play Joey, one half of a duo self-nicknamed the 'Heroes of the Highway' in the series.
How each side covered it
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- The Verge and The Hollywood Reporter reported Goodman's casting for Season 3.
- Variety reported that Bailey and Alexander are also joining the cast alongside Goodman.
- Variety specified Goodman's character is named Joey, part of a duo called the 'Heroes of the Highway.'
“‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Video Game Stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander” — Variety
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- Deadline reported all three castings — Goodman, Alexander and Bailey — for Season 3.
- Deadline highlighted that Alexander and Bailey previously voiced their respective characters in the 'Last of Us: Part II' video game.
“‘The Last Of Us’ Casts John Goodman, Ian Alexander & Laura Bailey For Season 3” — Deadline
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- Breitbart reported Goodman's casting in the Season 3 ensemble.
“John Goodman joins ‘Last of Us’ S3 ensemble” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What happened with 'The Last of Us' casting news?
HBO's drama 'The Last of Us' added John Goodman, along with video game voice actors Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander, to its Season 3 cast, according to multiple outlets.
What roles will the new cast members play?
According to Variety, John Goodman will play a character named Joey, part of a duo nicknamed the 'Heroes of the Highway.' Specific roles for Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander were not detailed in the supplied material.
Why are Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander's castings notable?
According to Deadline, the castings are significant because Bailey and Alexander previously voiced characters from 'The Last of Us: Part II' video game, with Alexander voicing Lev and Bailey voicing Abby.
What is 'The Last of Us' based on?
The HBO drama is based on the Sony PlayStation video game series, according to Variety.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningJohn Goodman Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3
- The VergeLeft-leaningJohn Goodman joins the cast of The Last of Us.
- VarietyLeft-leaning‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts John Goodman, Video Game Stars Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander
- DeadlineCenter‘The Last Of Us’ Casts John Goodman, Ian Alexander & Laura Bailey For Season 3
- BreitbartRight-leaningJohn Goodman joins ‘Last of Us’ S3 ensemble