Netflix's legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer expanded its Season 3 cast with four new actors joining Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, who returns as Los Angeles defense attorney Mickey Haller.
The new additions include Merrin Dungey, Allyn Moriyon, John Pirruccello and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, with each actor taking on a new character in the popular Netflix legal drama. Netflix confirmed that Season 3 was based on Michael Connelly's novel The Gods of Guilt.
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Adds Four New Cast Members
Season 3 introduced several new faces to Mickey Haller's world as he took on another complicated legal case.
The four major cast additions were Merrin Dungey as Judge Regina Turner, Allyn Moriyon as Eddie Rojas, John Pirruccello as William Forsythe and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Adam Suarez.
Here's a closer look at the new characters.
Merrin Dungey as Judge Regina Turner
Merrin Dungey joined The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 as Judge Regina Turner.
Regina is a former public defender who has moved to the bench. She is younger and more progressive than many of the other judges in the district, potentially creating an interesting dynamic for Mickey Haller and his legal team.
Dungey is known for appearances in shows including Big Little Lies, The Resident and Lucifer.
Allyn Moriyon as Eddie Rojas
Allyn Moriyon made his television debut in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 as Eddie Rojas.
Eddie is a fitness enthusiast and a former babysitter for Mickey's daughter, Hayley. He eventually becomes connected to Mickey after needing legal help, giving the character a direct link to the Haller family.
The role also gives Moriyon a notable introduction to television as part of Netflix's popular legal drama.
John Pirruccello as William Forsythe
John Pirruccello plays William Forsythe, a prosecutor who goes up against Mickey Haller.
At first, Forsythe appears to be a relatively non-threatening opponent. However, his courtroom presence becomes more complicated as Mickey's case develops.
Pirruccello is also recognized for roles in Barry and Twin Peaks.
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Adam Suarez
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez takes on the role of Adam Suarez, the chief deputy district attorney.
Suarez works above prosecutor Andrea Freeman and represents another powerful figure within the district attorney's office. His position puts him directly within the legal battles surrounding Mickey Haller.
Anthony-Rodriguez has also appeared in Grimm, The Company You Keep and other television productions.
Who Returns for The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3?
Alongside the new cast members, several familiar faces returned for Season 3.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returned as Mickey Haller, while Becki Newton returned as Lorna, Jazz Raycole as Izzy, Angus Sampson as Cisco and Yaya DaCosta as Andrea Freemann.
The recurring cast also included Neve Campbell, Elliott Gould, Krista Warner, Fiona Rene and Devon Graye.
The combination of returning favorites and new characters expanded Mickey Haller's world and introduced new conflicts for the defense attorney.
What Is The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 About?
Season 3 continues Mickey Haller's legal journey as he takes on another challenging case.
The season is based on Michael Connelly's fifth Lincoln Lawyer novel, The Gods of Guilt. Netflix announced that the third season consists of 10 episodes.
The story brings Mickey into a new investigation involving Julian La Cosse, while the arrival of new prosecutors and legal figures creates additional challenges for his defense team.
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 Release Date
Unlike early reports from 2024 that said a release date had not yet been announced, The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 premiered on Netflix on October 17, 2024.
All episodes are available to stream on Netflix.
Where to Watch The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 is available exclusively on Netflix.
The season features Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller alongside returning cast members and newcomers including Merrin Dungey, Allyn Moriyon, John Pirruccello and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez.
Final Word
The addition of four new cast members gave The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 a fresh group of characters surrounding Mickey Haller. Merrin Dungey's Judge Regina Turner, Allyn Moriyon's Eddie Rojas, John Pirruccello's William Forsythe and Philip Anthony-Rodriguez's Adam Suarez each bring a different connection to the legal world at the heart of the Netflix series.