On Thursday, June 26, Lee Pace Foundation season three promotion got underway with a photocall at The Croc Bowling Alley inside the Ham Yard Hotel in London. The Emmy-nominated actor was joined by fellow cast members Lou Llobell and Jared Harris as they marked the upcoming launch of the new season for the Apple TV+ science fiction series.
Other stars in attendance included Pilou Asbaek, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Maan, and Laura Birn, further highlighting the ensemble nature of the show’s cast. The gathering brought together the key actors who drive the narrative of The Foundation, with the group posing for photographs and engaging with the press at the event held in England.
Season Three Storyline: The Foundation Faces Rising Dangers
The forthcoming third season is set an expansive 152 years after the events of season two. Over this time, The Foundation has grown stronger, moving well beyond its original, modest state. Meanwhile, the galaxy-spanning Cleonic Dynasty’s Empire has lost much of its former influence. These two powerful factions must now collaborate uneasily as a looming threat emerges in the form of a new warlord, The Mule.
“Set 152 years after the events of season two, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty’s Empire has dwindled. As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as The Mule”
—Apple TV+, Foundation Season Three Synopsis
This antagonist aims to dominate the universe using both strategic force and elements of mind control. As Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons, and Demerzel are drawn into a complex struggle, the outcome for each player remains uncertain, with life, power, and survival all hanging in the balance.
Global Release and Anticipation Builds
Foundation season three will be available worldwide, beginning with a single episode premiering on Friday, July 11, on Apple TV+. The official trailer has already generated significant buzz among fans and science fiction enthusiasts, raising expectations for new developments within the evolving universe depicted in the show.
As the release date approaches, the recent London photocall featuring Lee Pace and the wider cast underscores Apple’s commitment to promoting one of its most ambitious original series. With expanding storylines, new conflicts, and a growing ensemble, the third season aims to deepen the intrigue that has characterized Foundation since its debut.
