Will Trent has added a Severance star to the cast of Season 3 in a recurring role that will likely continue in Season 4. Season 3 of Will Trent is nearing its end, but that hasn’t stopped the show from introducing new characters and adding veterans to its cast. The hit ABC drama debuted in January 2023 and has aired three seasons so far, with Will Trent season 4 being renewed in April 2025. And viewers will be introduced to a new character who could change everything for the entire show.
According to 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 is described as a strong, handsome, headstrong hometown hero who is always looking to protect his community and doesn’t have much time for outsiders. The character, described as a “newfound enemy” with a “shocking secret”, will appear in a recurring role, possibly continuing into the show’s fourth season.
What this means for Will Trent Seasons 3 and 4
Sheriff Caleb will be introduced in Will Trent Season 3, Episode 17, titled ‘Why Hello, Sheriff’, and it seems very likely that he will play a prominent role in the near future of the series. The fact that Caleb will appear at the end of Season 3 suggests that he will also be heavily involved in Season 4, and the final two episodes of the season will be an opportunity to lay the groundwork for the next season, as well as establish his role in the show and what kind of relationship he will have with Will and the gang.
The fact that the character has been teased as having a shocking secret, and executive producer Liz Heldens answered “maybe” (per TV Line) when asked if Caleb would be up for becoming the “Big Bad,” makes him an intriguing character. With Will Trent officially renewed for season 4, the creative team can plan properly for what the next season will look like, and Caleb’s story will definitely be in season 4, and the character may even be around longer.
Our Thoughts on Will Trent’s Latest Casting Decision
Vazquez joining the cast of Will Trent is a great addition to the show, and adds an experienced professional with an impressive range who could do a lot with the character. There’s a good chance that Caleb will be a complicated and damaged character with a past, and one who will create more conflict in Will’s professional life. It will be interesting to see how this character’s journey plays out, and if and how he might appear in Will Trent’s season.
