Leverage: Redemptionstar Aldis Hodge clarifies his return as Alec Hardison in season 3. After a bit of an absence from audiences, with the most recent episode of the crime drama revival airing in January 2023,Leverage: Redemptionseason 3is set to debut on Prime Video in 2025 after moving from Amazon’s ad-supported Freevee streaming service. Althoughthe primary cast is all expected to return for the upcoming installment, there have been questions about how much Hodge will be involved.
In recent comments toTVLine, Hodge clarified that even though he will reprise the role of Hardison, viewers might not get to see too much of the skilled hacker. Hodge has been making the rounds, promoting his new Prime Video showCross, which is based on the James Patterson novels, and he says thathe will not be appearing too much inLeverage: Redemptionseason because of his work onCrossseason 2:
“You might be get a little bit, but I’m going to be honest with you — you might not get enough, because I was a little occupied shooting season 2 ofCross.”
What Hodge’s Comments Mean For Leverage: Redemption Season 3
Hardison’s Absence Could Be Extended
Previous reports have confirmed that the entireLeverage: Redemptioncast will be back for season 3,including Noah Wyle, Aleyse Shannon, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, and Beth Riesgraf. Although it has long been known that Hodge will appear in some capacity, the extent of his involvement has remained in question given his billing as a special guest star and involvement in other projects.
Aleyse Shannon
Breanna Casey (Maker)
Hardison appears in video calls during season 2, busy with his work in space. Although the team ostensibly has a plan to bring him back home, the latest updatemight mean thatHardison will remain away from Eartha little longer. On the whole, so far, Hardison has appeared in eight episodes of the revival — three in season 1 and five in season 2.
Why Timothy Hutton Isn’t In The Leverage Reboot, Redemption
Leverage returned for a revival series in 2021 with the original team of con artists, but Timothy Hutton didn’t return as mastermind Nate Ford.
Along with its move to Prime Video, the crime drama will feature a significant change behind the scenes. John Rogers, the co-creator of the originalLeverage, will serve as showrunner and executive producer for season 3 after only serving in a consulting position for the previous seasons. Although little is known about the plot, and a more specific release date is so far unknown, it’s been teased thatLeverage: Redemptionwill go bigger.
The Verdict On Hodge’s Leverage Return
Hodge Could Appear More In The Future
Hodge has always been more of an occasional presence inLeverage: Redemption, because of his roles in other projects likeBlack AdamandCity on a Hill. But with the revival andCrossnow under the Prime Video umbrella officially, it could be easier to coordinate schedules and make space for Hardison to appear more often.
Leverage: Redemption
Cast
Leverage: Redemption reunites The Hitter, The Hacker, The Grifter, and The Thief, joined by a new tech expert and corporate fixer. The group targets contemporary villains, from an opioid crisis architect to a secretive security firm, continuing their mission to provide leverage to those in need.
