The Foundation's cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton, and Alexander Siddig.

Now, Apple TV has released the first official teaser trailer for Foundation season 3, revealing a July 11 release date. Set 152 years after the events of season 2, the trailer finds the Foundation having grown far beyond its modest origins, while the once-dominant Cleonic Empire has weakened. As the two galactic powers form a fragile alliance, a new and terrifying threat emerges in the form of "The Mule," a ruthless warlord determined to conquer the galaxy through brute force, military might, and mind control.

With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), Gaal Dornick (Lou Llobell), Demerzel (Laura Birn), and the Cleons find themselves in a high-stakes and deadly game of interstellar strategy, where the outcome is anything but certain. Watch the trailer below:

What The Foundation Season 3 Trailer Means For The Show

Another Time Jump Is In Store

The third season is set 152 years after the Foundation season 2 ending, which will be the show's second significant time jump after the leap between the first two seasons. The latest leap sets the stage for the arc involving The Mule, a powerful mentalic who was originally fated to kill Salvor Hardin (Leah Harvey). Adding to the drama, the show's central figure, Hari Sheldon, died during season 2, but has been resurrected in the season 3 trailer.

The trailer also reveals the first look at some of season 3's new characters, including a brief glimpse of Oscar winner Troy Kotsur (CODA) as Preem Palver, the leader of a planet inhabited entirely by psychics. Alexander Siddig, who previously played Advocate Xylas, returns in a new role as Dr. Ebling Mis, a psycho-historian dedicated to studying Hari Seldon's work. Other new cast include Cherry Jones as Foundation Ambassador Quent and Pilou Asbæk, who has been recast as The Mule.

Our Take On The Foundation Season 3 Trailer

Another Strong Season In Store

For two seasons, Foundation has captivated audiences with its rich world-building, breathtaking visuals, ambitious narrative, and strong performances. Based on the trailer, season 3 should provide more of the same. Apple TV+ has been on a roll lately, offering great drama in Severance season 2, satirical comedy in The Studio, and now, more ambitious sci-fi in Foundation season 3.

Source: Apple TV