Foundation, the epic Apple TV+ saga from storyteller David S. Goyer and based on Isaac Asimov’s award winning stories returns for an epic 10 episode third season that will continue the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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,” (Pilou Asbaek) whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force as well as mind control. It’s anyone’s guess who will win, who will lose, who will live and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess.

Season three of Foundation introduces new characters and stars, including Emmy Award winner Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur and Pilou Asbæk. The series also stars returning cast Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, (Brother Dawn) Terrence Mann (Brother Dusk) and Rowena King.

The 10-episode third season of Foundation will debut globally with one episode on Friday, July 11 on Apple TV+, followed by new episodes weekly, every Friday through September 12.

Our Bonnie Laufer spoke with stars Pilous Asbaek, Terrence Mann and Cassian Bilton about what excited them about jumping into season 3 of this hit series.