“Foundation,” one of Apple TV+’s most ambitious series, is back for Season 3 after a two-year absence. Based on legendary author Isaac Asimov’s award-winning novels, “Foundation” premieres on July 11 with even more high-stakes drama, mind-bending storylines, and world-building on a galactic scale. Want to learn how you can join this new series?
Here’s what we know, including the primary CDs and cast members.
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“Foundation” follows mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), who predicts the fall of the Galactic Empire and sets out to preserve civilization through a scientific colony known as the Foundation. As the empire collapses, political power shifts, religious factions rise, and the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance
Season 3 picks up after the explosive events of Season 2 and introduces the Mule (Pilou Asbæk, “Game of Thrones”), a telepathic tyrant who poses a new existential threat. Apple TV+ says the season continues “the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.”
Known for its high production value, “Foundation” regularly casts guest stars, recurring characters, and background talent. Here’s what you need to know.
- Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
- Lee Pace as Brother Day
- Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
- Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
- Laura Birn as Demerzel
- Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn
- Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
- Pilou Asbaek as the Mule
- Alexander Siddig as Dr. Ebling Mis
- Oscar winner Troy Kotsur as Preem Palver
- Emmy winner Cherry Jones as Ambassador Quent
- Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow
- Cody Fern as Toran Mallow
- Brandon P. Bell as Han Pritcher
- Tómas Lemarquis as Magnifico Giganticus
- Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing as Song
- Leo Bill as Mayor Indbur
- Rowena King as Kalle
Veteran casting directors Lucinda Syson (“The Diplomat,” “September 5”) and Natasha Vincent (“Love, Death & Robots,” “The Sandman”) have led casting for all seasons of “Foundation” to date. Known for building large-scale, international ensembles, they seek actors who can bring gravitas and emotional nuance to complex, genre-driven roles.
In an interview with Casting Networks, Syson reflected on the casting process, noting, “Acting is very vulnerable and hard work. There aren’t many professions where you can do your best and be faultless, but you still don’t get the part because someone else fits it better. Casting directors are very aware of how tough that can be. We see so many wonderful actors and performances that it’s such a shame to have to make a final choice.”
While Season 3 of “Foundation” has wrapped production, there is buzz that a fourth season is in the works, although nothing has been officially confirmed. Until it is, stay on top of potential roles with these regularly updated roundups:
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