Summary
The latest update onWill Trentseason 3 promises an intriguing shift for the lead character thanks to the casting of a very familiar face. The upcoming third installment of the hit ABC police drama, based on the Karin Slaughter novels, does not currently have an announced release date. However, the show is slated to return with new episodes in 2025, dealing with the fallout fromtheWill Trentseason 2 finale, which leaves a significant question mark around one of the main characters.
Now,Deadlineconfirms thatGina Rodriguez is joiningWill Trentseason 3.Rodriguez, a Golden Globe winner and two-time nominee for her lead role inJane the Virgin, will play Marion Alba. The character is described as a charismatic and confident Assistant District Attorney who’s new to Atlanta. But after her first meeting with Will doesn’t go too well, the duo still have to work together to investigate Atlanta’s gangs.Rodriguez is also a familiar face to ABC’s audience as she led the dramedyNot Dead Yet,which ran for two seasons.
What Does Rodriguez’s Casting Mean For Will Trent Season 3?
Is There A New Romance Brewing?
The latest addition to theWill Trentcast could be significant given how the second installment wraps up. The main character (played by Ramón Rodríguez) decides toturnAngela Polaski (Erika Christensen)in for her police misconduct,which is a difficult decision considering how the pair have been pulled toward each other romantically. Trent even has a vision of the happy life that they might have shared together.
There are questions about what the ending twist might mean forWill Trentseason 3, with co-creator Liz Heldens shedding light on a potential path for the ABC series. Heldens, who co-created the series with Slaughter and Daniel T. Thomsen, notedhow Angela’s actions and Will’s decision complicate their relationship.
10 Moments From Will Trent Season 2 That Will Be Huge For Season 3
The Will Trent season 2 finale certainly lined up several season 3 storylines, but earlier episodes of the ABC show also contain significant moments.
Though it is purely speculative at this point, the new character played by Rodriguez could initially serve as a potential love interest inWill Trent, which streams on Hulu in the U.S. Or, alternatively, the new addition could grow into a trusted voice that helps resolve Angela’s troubles. In either case,it shakes up the dynamic for the popular show’s much-awaited return.
Will Trent
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Will Trent is a crime drama series that follows special agent Will Trent, who was abandoned at birth and raised in Atlanta’s foster care system. He becomes a dedicated agent with the highest clearance rate, driven by his experiences to ensure others do not suffer as he did.
