Will Trenthas added aSeverancestar to theseason 3 cast in a recurring role that could cross into season 4.Will Trentseason 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, withWill Trentseason 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.
PerTVLine,Yul Vazquez will be introduced as Sheriff Caleb, a character who will debut in the penultimate episode ofWill Trentseason 3. Vazquez previously played Petey onSeverance. 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.
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Sheriff Caleb will have his introduction inWill Trentseason 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 4as well, and the final two episodes of season will present an opportunity to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 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,” (perTV Line) when asked if Caleb is poised to be a “Big Bad”, makes him an intriguing character. WithWill Trentseason 4officially renewed, thecreative 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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Vazquez joining the cast ofWill Trentcharactersis 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 inWill Trentseason 4.
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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.
