Future of smash hit Apple TV comedy starring A-list star confirmed after two series on air

THE HIT Apple TV+ comedy Loot has been renewed for a third series. 

Five-time Emmy Award-winner Maya Rudolph will return as lead, Molly Wells. 

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Apple TV+ has renewed hit comedy Loot for a third series[/caption]

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Maya Rudolph fronts the series as divorcee Molly Wells[/caption]

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The show follows Molly as she gets her life back on track by running a foundation[/caption]

Created by 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation writer Matthew Hubbard, Loot follow’s Maya’s character Molly as she figures out what to do with her life following her divorce from her billionaire husband. 

Alongside The Good Place alum, Loot features an impressive ensemble cast that includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Sofia, Nat Faxon as Arthur, Ron Funches as Howard and Joel Kim Booster as Nicholas.

The official synopsis for the series reads: “After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement.”

That turns out to be the Wells Foundation, a charity she forgot she founded years earlier. 

“She decides to re-engage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world – finding herself along the way,” the synopsis teases. 

Over the course of two seasons, Molly starts to find her groove overseeing the day-to-day running of the foundation.

Alongside starring in the comedy, Maya also serves as an executive producer. 

The SNL star left viewers on the edge of their seats with a shocking series finale which aired earlier this year. 

Romantic tension has been building between Molly and her colleague Arthur. But after swearing off men forever, Molly boards her private jet with her chaotic assistant Nicholas in tow, leaving Arthur behind. 

Will the promising couple be able to work it out in series three?

Meanwhile, romance has also been on the cards for Sofia, the business savvy executive director of the Wells Foundation. However, she may have to put her personal life aside to deliver on Molly’s very public promise to spend all of her money on the foundation, which seems like an insurmountable task for the team. 

Thankfully, the upcoming third season will answer the big questions from series 2 and continue to follow the hilarious antics of Molly and her colleagues. 

In a joint statement, Maya and producer Danielle Renfrew Behrens of Banana Split Projects expressed their excitement about the upcoming new season: “We’re extremely fortunate to spend more time with our talented cast and crew. Making this show with Apple TV+ has been a joy, and we can’t wait to reunite with our ‘Loot’ family.” 

“With each season, ‘Loot’ continues to deliver joy, laughs and endearing characters for audiences around the world,” added Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. 

“We are excited to partner with Maya Rudolph, and the entire cast and creative team behind ‘Loot,’ to create even more heartfelt moments with an ensemble of fan-favourite characters in season three.”

As for when the third series of Loot will premiere, fans may be waiting a while. 

The first series premiered in 2022, while the second season debuted 20 months later in 2024. If Apple TV+ follows that pattern, the third series may not air until early 2026. 

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Maya Rudolph is returning for a third series of Loot[/caption]

Series 1 and 2 of Loot are available to stream on Apple TV+.