What Will the ‘This Is Us’ Cast Do Next? Here Is Where You Can See the Show’s Actors after Its Finale

“This is Us” has come to an end as we wave goodbye to the Pearsons. But, while the show is over, the actors’ lives move forward into new projects, series, and musical endeavors. 

Known for huge speeches and gestures, the finale of “This Is Us” was unexpected in the most understatedly beautiful way. Rather than going big, the creators focused on the importance of the small moments in life. 

As the series usually does, moving through time, it showed the interconnectedness of life. It exuded its familiar authenticity that connects to audiences worldwide. 

It could be this genuine nature of the award-winning series that helped it blossom into a top-rated series. Speaking to this simple and heartwarming essence of the show, creator Dan Fogelman expressed 

 “I always thought that the boldest and most confident ending for the show would be pulling out one final magic trick at the end and then one big, obviously emotional, sad ending in death, and then allowing the final episode to be a simple reflection on family and time.”

In the finale, there were touching exchanges between Uncle Nicky and Kevin Pearson and Toby and his ex-wife Kate Pearson among other plotlines and relationships.

“This Is Us” cast Chris Sullivan, Mandy Moore, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, Sterling K. Brown, Susan Kelechi Watson on a press tour. | Source: Getty Images

The show also focused on the next steps for the “Big Three” triplets Kevin, Kate, and Randall. This included Kevin’s non-profit dedicated to their dad and Kate opening up her music schools.

Randall’s future, on the other hand, remains slightly elusive. But, the real question is, what are the next steps for the actors who play these roles? 

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE “THIS IS US” CAST? 

Justin Hartley, who plays the now-matured actor and triplet Kevin will be involved in several Netflix projects. He will also be embroiled in the CBS adaption of the novel “The Never Game,” written by Jeffrey Deaver.

Three-time Emmy award-winner Sterling K. Brown, who took on the role of the intelligent, high-achiever Randall Pearson, will be working on the indie film “Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.” He is also set to star in the movie “Biosphere.”

The third “Big Three” member, Kate Pearson, known for her dark and witty attitude, was played by Chrissy Metz. Metz will match her character’s love for music, following her passion for melodies going forward. But, she said she is not going to stop acting. 

Then there is matriarch Rebecca Pearson played by the beloved Mandy Moore, who will, like her fictional daughter and character, also be following her passion for music. The talented actress is due to go on tour this coming June and July. 

Then, we get the idolized father, Jack Pearson. Milo Ventimiglia, who played this role, will be acting in a new series, “The Company You Kepp,” where he will take on the part of a con-man. 

HOW DID THE “THIS IS US” CAST REACT TO THE SEASON FINALE? 

Many cast members took to social media to express their goodbyes and sadness over the show’s end. Moore tweeted: 

“As we close out the final chapter, let me leave you with this…’Take the risks. Make the big moves, even if they’re small moves. Forge ahead with your lives in any and every direction that moves you. I’m asking you to be fearless.’ – Rebecca Pearson [sic]”

Brown also took to the platform where he partially wrote, “To my brother and sister, @justinhartley& @ChrissyMetz, I love you guys so damn much!. “Hartley shared a picture of himself and his fictional triplets on Twitter, expressing how much he will miss them. 

Metz took to Instagram to share a compilation of Kate’s best scenes from her confrontation with the man who abused her when she was a young girl, her major fight with ex-husband Toby, and so much more. 

Moore also took to Instagram, sharing a picture of the Pearson family when the “Big Three” were still young and expressing how quickly they grow up. 

Susan Kelechi Watson, who plays the widely admired wife of Randall, took to Instagram too, posting a selfie of her and Brown while thanking everyone for coming along for the ride. 

Finally, referencing the train that Kate imagined she was walking through while passing away, Fogelman said: “Thank you for taking this train ride with us. It’s been the trip of a lifetime.”

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