Paul Wesley Joins Cast of 'The Buccaneers' Season 3

The actor will play a mysterious but charming stranger in the Apple TV romantic drama series.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Paul Wesley has joined the cast of the Apple TV romantic drama series The Buccaneers for its upcoming third season. Wesley will play the role of Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives in the world of the show's main characters, Nan and Mrs. St. George, and turns it upside down.

Why it matters

The Buccaneers, based on Edith Wharton's unfinished final novel, has built a loyal following since its debut on Apple TV. The addition of a high-profile actor like Paul Wesley to the cast for season 3 is expected to further boost the show's popularity and viewership.

The details

Apple TV announced Wesley's casting, posting a video of the actor in costume as his character Frank on the show's official YouTube channel. The streaming service described Frank as a "mysterious but charming stranger" who arrives and disrupts the lives of the show's lead characters. The Buccaneers was renewed for a third season in October 2025, with the show's creator Katherine Jakeways expressing excitement over continuing the passionate adventures of the "beloved Buccaneers."

  • The Buccaneers was renewed for season 3 in October 2025.
  • Paul Wesley's casting was announced on February 28, 2026.

The players

Paul Wesley

An American actor who has joined the cast of The Buccaneers for its third season, playing the role of Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger.

Katherine Jakeways

The creator of The Buccaneers, who expressed excitement over the show's renewal for a third season.

Kristine Frøseth

An actress who stars in The Buccaneers as the character Nan.

Christina Hendricks

An actress who stars in The Buccaneers as the character Mrs. St. George.

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What they’re saying

“We couldn't be more delighted to be lacing up our corsets, slipping on our ball gowns and running breathless across the cliffs of Tintagel for the third time to see what passionate adventures our beloved Buccaneers get up to next.”

— Katherine Jakeways, Creator of The Buccaneers (Press release)

What’s next

The first two seasons of The Buccaneers are currently available to watch on Apple TV, and season 3 is expected to premiere later in 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of a high-profile actor like Paul Wesley to the cast of The Buccaneers for its third season signals the show's continued popularity and the streaming service's commitment to expanding the world of Edith Wharton's unfinished novel.