Li Jun Li is heading from the world of prestige horror to one of television’s most closely watched dramas. According to Variety, the “Sinners” breakout has been cast in Season 3 of “The Last of Us,” taking on a newly introduced role that connects directly to one of the story’s central threads.
Li Jun Li Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 in Key Seraphite Role
Li will portray Miriam, a member of the Seraphites, the religious faction operating in Seattle. The character is also the mother of siblings Lev and Yara, who become closely linked to Abby during a defining stretch of the storyline set to be brought to the small screen next. Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter have already been cast to play the duo.
Miriam represents a character created specifically for the television adaptation, rather than one drawn directly from the original video game. Her inclusion signals the show’s continued approach of deepening the source material by introducing new perspectives within established arcs.
Li’s casting follows her breakout turn in “Sinners,” Ryan Coogler’s 2025 period horror film set in the Mississippi Delta. In the picture, she portrayed Grace Chow, a Chinese American shopkeeper who runs a grocery store with her husband. Positioned as a pragmatic and determined presence, the character is drawn into a deadly confrontation with a supernatural threat, ultimately making a high stakes decision in an effort to protect her daughter.
“The Last of Us,” created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, has become one of HBO’s defining series, with its first two seasons drawing large audiences and critical recognition. The third season is expected to continue adapting the events of the second game, with a narrative shift toward Abby’s perspective and an expanded ensemble supporting that storyline.