You season 5 nabs Emmy-nominated Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau for guest role

With the final season of You fast approaching, fans are eagerly devouring every detail about the upcoming season 5!

The latest thrilling update? Emmy-nominated Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau is set to join the cast in an exciting guest role! According to Deadline, Mau will play Detective Marquez in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit series, You. This new character could potentially cross paths with Penn Badgley’s infamous Joe Goldberg, adding even more intrigue to the mix.

For those who might not instantly recognize her, Nava Mau made history with her role as Teri in Baby Reindeer, becoming the first transgender woman ever to be nominated for an Emmy in the supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie category.

Speaking to Deadline after her groundbreaking nomination, Mau celebrated it as a triumph for the transgender acting community, stating:

"“For trans actors, we just don’t get a lot of opportunities to develop our craft, grow as artists, and to be recognized for all that we are and all that we can be"

- Nava Mau via Deadline

Curious about other updates for You season 5? You’re in the right place! Stick around as we unveil everything we know about the upcoming season below.

What is You season 5 about?

While specific plot details are being kept under tight wraps, we do have some juicy tidbits to share about the upcoming season.

This season marks the final chapter of Joe's twisted tale, bringing his journey full circle back to where it all began.

You season 5 will follow Joe Goldberg's return to New York City with his wealthy partner, Kate, who has inherited her father's fortune and businesses. Now back in his old hunting ground and having fully embraced his dark side, it’s safe to say that some unlucky souls might soon go missing.

But even with immense wealth helping to mask his crimes, Joe's past is bound to catch up with him, potentially serving up some long-overdue justice for his victims.

Who's back for You season 5?

As we gear up for the thrilling final season of You, several familiar faces from previous seasons are expected to make a comeback, along with some intriguing new additions.

Confirmed cast includes:

• Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg
• Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Galvin
• Tati Gabrielle as Marienne Bellamy
• Madeline Brewer as Bronte
• Anna Camp as Reagan and Maddie Lockwood (twin sisters-in-law to Joe)
• Natasha Behnam as Dominique
• b as Phoenix
• Pete Ploszek as Harrison
• Tom Francis as Clayton
• Griffin Matthews as Teddy Lockwood
• Nava Mau as Detective Marquez

Potential returning characters:

• Amy-Leigh Hickman as Nadia Farran
• Jenna Ortega as Ellie Alves (her return is uncertain due to scheduling conflicts)
• Tilly Keeper as Phoebe (Kate's best friend from season 4)
• Characters from previous seasons like Paco, Dr. Nicky Reynolds, and Cary and Sherry Conrad

Another potential returner is Ed Speleers' Rhys, who we saw make a dramatic comeback as Joe's sinister alter-ego in the final moments of season 4.

At one point, rumors swirled about Elizabeth Olsen potentially joining the cast, but these turned out to be untrue, sparked by comments on Facebook and TikTok.

As this is the final season, there's potential for other characters from Joe’s past to pop up, though no official announcements have been made yet. During a previous Tudum: A Global Fan Event, Penn Badgley hinted that the upcoming season will be addressing many "loose ends" from Joe's past, so we can expect some surprises.

When is You season 5 coming to Netflix?

Unfortunately, the official release date for You season 5 is still a mystery! Filming began in March and is set to wrap up by early August, as per DigitalSpy. Considering typical production timelines and the gaps between previous seasons, we can only speculate that the earliest we might see You season 5 is late 2024.

However, there’s also a fair chance it could arrive sometime in 2025 instead. Given Netflix’s recent trend of split releases, it’s also likely they’ll roll out the season in two batches.

For now, we’re being kept in the dark! But don’t worry, we’ll keep you posted on any official news as soon as it drops.

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