Months after it was revealed that the series wouldn’t be part of ABC’s fall slate, the latest news confirms a new cast member has joined Will Trent season 3. Fresh off the cancelation of her two-season dramedy Not Dead Yet (also on ABC), Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez has been tapped to play Marion Alba in season 3 of Will Trent. Alba is described as a spunky Assistant DA who doesn’t quite hit it off with Will as they attempt to investigate Atlanta’s gangs. It’s unclear if Rodriguez will become a lead cast member, but her starpower elevates the procedural’s next outing.
Will Trent Season 3 Is Confirmed
ABC Has Handed Down A Mid-Season Renewal
The move was a no-brainer for the network that noted the show’s impressive weekly numbers and quickly made the call.
In a vote of confidence reserved for the most popular network shows, ABC opted to renew Will Trent for a third season after only airing five episodes in season 2. The move was a no-brainer for the network that noted the show’s impressive weekly numbers and quickly made the call. Despite its quick renewal, Will Trent has been held over and will not be part of ABC’s fall 2024 schedule. Instead, the procedural is slated to arrive at midseason.
Will Trent Season 3 Cast
Will Trent & The Rest Of The Cast Is Expected To Return
There was little change within the cast between seasons 1 and 2, and that trend will likely continue into season 3. Procedurals rely heavily on the continuity within the cast, and Will Trent especially features strong relationships between characters. Therefore, it’s expected that the entire ensemble will return, especially 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 has joined season 3, and Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) is set to play Assistant DA Marion Alba.
The ensemble is expected to include:
Will Trent Season 3 Story
Will Continues To Root Out Corruption In Season 3
The ending of Will Trent season 2 was both a satisfying conclusion, and a big 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. Sticking to his moralistic principals, Will arrests Angie and that will likely put a new wrinkle in their already complicated relationship. The arrival of newcomer Assistant DA Marion Alba (Gina Rodriguez) hints that Will is going to take on Atlanta’s gangs in season 3, but nothing has been confirmed regarding the next installment of Will Trent.
