John Goodman Boards The Last of Us Season 3 Alongside Ian Alexander, Laura Bailey
John Goodman has been cast in Season 3 of HBO's The Last of Us. He and Ian Alexander will portray Joey and Paco, a friendly pair known as the Heroes of the Highway. Laura Bailey also joins as Elizabeth, a Seraphites leader, with Jason Ritter, Patrick Wilson, Clea DuVall, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. among other additions.
HBO revealed Goodman's addition on Sept. 26, 2026, a date tied in the show's mythology to the initial fungal outbreak. He and Ian Alexander will appear as Joey and Paco, an amiable pair who refer to themselves as the Heroes of the Highway. Laura Bailey joins as Elizabeth, a Seraphite leader.
Bailey and Alexander previously lent voices to The Last of Us: Part II, as Abby and Lev. In HBO's adaptation, Abby is portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever. Season 3 also adds Jason Ritter, Patrick Wilson, Clea DuVall, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr., while Craig Mazin serves as lone showrunner after Neil Druckmann exited following Season 2.
The casting may draw broader attention from Goodman fans and viewers familiar with the game, potentially expanding the HBO series' audience. For game players, seeing voice actors from Part II in new on-screen roles could deepen engagement with the adaptation. It may also fuel online discussion around character interpretation and franchise fidelity, affecting fan communities and streaming discourse.