ABC’s quirky police procedural Will Trent It has already impressed in the first two seasons so far and has already been renewed for a 3rd season. Based on the best-selling books by Karin Slaughter, Will Trent follows the titular special agent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, known and envied for his impossibly high case clearance rate. After exposing corruption within the Atlanta Police Department, Will will not only have to solve the cases, but also root out even more bad elements in local law enforcement.
Getting high marks from critics right off the bat, Will Trent separates itself from the usual police procedural by investing so much in the characters and their complicated relationships. Show how Will Trent are rare and brilliantly used its debut season to develop the fascinating story threads that were introduced at the beginning. Season 2 is where ABC’s latest hit will take hold, and the success of the sophomore launch helped earn it an early Season 3 renewal.
Will Trent Season 3 Latest News
A new cast member is added
As the series continues to take shape in the upcoming season, the latest update confirms that a new cast member has joined Will Trent season 3. Breaking the fourth wall a little before Will’s next performance, the latest actor to join the cast is reality TV star Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) as herself. Her fictional self will be Atlanta for work, where she becomes involved with a friend’s intervention and hires Detective Ormewood to work as a security guard. The size and scope of her role is unclear, but she will likely appear in a single episode.
The third season of Will Trent is confirmed
ABC Granted a Mid-Season Renewal
The move was a no-brainer for the network, which noticed the show’s impressive weekly numbers and quickly made the decision.
In a vote of confidence reserved for the network’s most popular programs, ABC chose to renew Will Trent for a third season after airing just five episodes in season 2. The move was a no-brainer for the network, which noticed the show’s impressive weekly numbers and quickly made the decision. Despite its rapid renewal, Will Trent has been delayed and will not be part of ABC’s fall 2024 lineup. Instead, the procedure is scheduled to arrive mid-season.
Will Trent Season 3 Cast
Trent and the rest of the cast are expected to return
There were few cast changes between Seasons 1 and 2, and that trend will likely continue in Season 3. Will Trent especially features strong relationships between characters. Therefore, the entire set is expected to returnespecially Ramón Rodriguez as Will Trent. Erika Christensen will also return as Angie Polaski, and her arrest at the end of Season 2 introduces a new wrinkle in her relationship with Will.
A newcomer entered Season 3, and Gina Rodrigues (Joan, the Virgin) is set to play assistant DA Marion Alba. It’s unclear how big of a role Rodriguez will be, but prosecutor Alba appears to be a figure who could remain on a more permanent basis. The third season also added a guest star, and reality TV star Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) was chosen to play a fictionalized version of herself.
The set is expected to include:
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Role of Will Trent |
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Ramon Rodriguez |
Will Trent |
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Erika Christensen |
Angie Polaski |
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Iantha Richardson |
Faith Mitchell |
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Jake McLaughlin |
Michael Ormewood |
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Sonja Sohn |
Amanda Wagner |
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar |
Paulo Campano |
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Cora Lu Tran |
Nico |
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Gina RodrÃguez |
DA Marion Alba |
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Ariana Madix |
Herself |
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Will Trent Season 3 Story
Will will continue to root out corruption in season three
The end of Will Trent season two was a satisfying conclusion and a great tease for what was to come in the future. Will and the team crack the serial murder case, but also reveal that Angie willingly covered up a crime. Adhering to his moralistic principles, Will arrests Angie and it will likely put a new wrinkle in their already complicated relationship. The arrival of new assistant DA Marion Alba (Gina Rodriguez) Suggests Will Will Face Atlanta’s Gangs in Season 3but nothing has been confirmed about the next edition of Will Trent.