Will Trent has added a Severance star to the season 3 cast in a recurring role that could cross into season 4. Will Trent season 3 is approaching its finale, but that has not stopped the show from introducing new characters and adding seasoned professionals to its cast list. The hit ABC procedural premiered in January 2023, and has so far run three seasons, with Will Trent season 4 getting a renewal in April 2025. And viewers are set to be introduced to a new character, who could shake things up across the show.

Per TVLine, Yul Vazquez will be introduced as Sheriff Caleb, a character who will debut in the penultimate episode of Will Trent season 3. Vazquez previously played Petey on Severance​​​​​​. He's described as a rugged, handsome, fiercely stubborn hometown hero, who looks to protect his community and has little time for outsiders. The character, described as a "newfound enemy" with a "shocking secret," will appear in a recurring role, which has the scope to continue into the show's fourth installment.

What This Means For Will Trent Seasons 3 & 4

Groundwork Can Be Laid Now For An Explosive Season 4

Sheriff Caleb will have his introduction in Will Trent season 3, episode 17, titled 'Why Hello, Sheriff,' and it seems highly likely he is going to play a prominent role in the immediate future of the series. The fact Caleb will enter the scene late in season 3 suggests he is going to feature heavily in season 4 as well, and the final two episodes of season will present an opportunity to lay the groundwork for the installment, as well as establishing his role in the show, and the type of relationship he is set to have with Will and the team.

There is a good bet that Caleb will wind up being a complicated and damaged character with a past, and one who should provide more conflict in Will's professional life.

The fact that the character is teased as having a shocking secret, and that executive producer Liz Heldens answered "maybe," (per TV Line) when asked if Caleb is poised to be a "Big Bad", makes him an intriguing character. With Will Trent season 4 officially renewed, the creative team can properly plan for how next season may look, and Caleb's story is one that looks certain to bleed into season 4, with the character possibly even appearing longer.

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Petey from Severance in a suit and tie at the office.

Vazquez ing the cast of Will Trent characters is a great addition for the show, and adds an experienced professional with impressive range, who will be able to do a lot with the character. There is a good bet that Caleb will wind up being a complicated and damaged character with a past, and one who should provide more conflict in Will's professional life. It will be exciting to see how the character's journey unfolds, and if and how he may feature in Will Trent season 4.

Source: TVLine

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Will Trent
Release Date
January 3, 2023
Network
ABC

WHERE TO WATCH

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Will Trent is a 2023 crime drama series based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling novels. Ramón Rodríguez stars as Will Trent, an Atlanta-based Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Renowned for his impeccable clearance rate, Trent uncovers complex crime cases while grappling with his own personal challenges. The series explores his dedication to justice against the backdrop of his troubled past and the intricate world of criminal investigations.

Cast
Ramon Rodriguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn
Writers
Daniel T. Thomsen, Liz Heldens, Karin Slaughter
Main Genre
Drama
Seasons
3
Creator
Karin Slaughter, Liz Heldens, Daniel T. Thomsen
Story By
Karin Slaughter
Streaming Service(s)
Hulu