Maeve Lisle
Crave – HBO – Starz
April Showers Bring Crave Flowers with Season 3 of LATE BLOOMER, Premiering April 24
– Creator and star Jasmeet Raina and Canadian film director Fawzia Mirza (Queen of My Dreams) direct four episodes each in the eight-episode, third season –
– The series is produced by Blink49 Studios and Ethriel Productions –
– The series is produced by Blink49 Studios and Ethriel Productions –
TORONTO (March 24, 2026) – Season 3 of the half-hour Crave Original dramedy series LATE BLOOMER takes root with a two-episode premiere on Friday, April 24. Created by and starring Jasmeet Raina, the series follows Jasmeet Dutta (Raina) a 30-something Punjabi Canadian trying to get his life together. The eight-episode season follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes streaming Fridays.
After closing a chapter on his last relationship, Season 3 sees Jasmeet turn the page with new heights in his career, including starring in his first film, entering the livestream world, and growing a dedicated fandom. But as he battles the pressures of his career, he struggles to maintain his relationships with his friends and family.
Returning cast alongside Raina this season include: Baljinder Singh Atwal (DES PARDES); Sandeep Bali; Ashley Ganger (GRAND ARMY); Sugenja Sri (THE HANDMAID’S TALE); Ahamed Weinberg (INSECURE); Sachin Mahashi; and Sukhman Gill. Joining the cast are Usha Kiran Uppal as Gurdeep’s stern mother Dadi; Amit Aujila as Jasmeet’s manager Navi; Megha Sandhu (PAINKILLER) as Jasmeet’s long-lost friend Maya; and TikTok content creator Prayag Mishra who plays the fast-rising social media star – and Jasmeet’s worst nightmare – Prem.
LATE BLOOMER is produced by Blink49 Studios and Ethriel Productions in association with Bell Media and with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Bell Fund, and tax credit assistance from of the Government of Ontario, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Jasmeet Raina is Executive Producer, Creator, Star, Director and Co-Showrunner; Nelu Handa is Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner; and Baljinder Dhawan is Executive Producer. Fawzia Mirza is Director and Consulting Producer. Nelson Kuo-Lee is Producer. Robbie David is Series Producer. Executive Producers are Nelson Kuo-Lee, John Morayniss, Daphne Park, Virginia Rankin, Clayton Peters and Russell Peters. Kaveh Mohebbi is Co-Executive Producer, Creative Producer is Nafisa Murji and Supervising Producers are Tashi Bieler and Mara Dunker.
For Bell Media, Mike McShane is Director of Digital Development, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Kelsey-Ann Maria is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development & Programming, as well as Executive Producer.
For Blink49 Studios, Pancho Mansfield is President, Global Scripted Television; Carolyn Newman is Executive Vice President, Global Scripted Television; Tashi Bieler is Senior Vice President, Head of Production; Nafisa Murji is Director of Scripted Development; Mara Dunker is Production Executive.
The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus.
ABOUT BLINK49 STUDIOS
Blink49 Studios is a full-service independent studio developing, producing, and monetizing premium scripted and unscripted content in all programming genres and for all platforms throughout the world, including brand-funded and digital-first content. Headquartered in Toronto with offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, and New York, Blink49 is backed by strategic partners FIFTH SEASON and Bell Media, whose global distribution expertise, market access, and long-term commitment to premium storytelling strengthen the studio’s ability to scale and reach audiences worldwide.
Through investments in Front Street Pictures and digital comedy studio Stapleview, and the acquisitions of Pier21 Films and acclaimed unscripted prodco Lighthearted Entertainment, Blink49 Studios has built a vertically integrated production platform spanning Canada and the U.S., with deep expertise across television, digital-first content, and the creator economy. The studio is driven by a content-first philosophy rooted in strong creative partnerships and a commitment to championing bold, distinctive voices across genres and platforms.
Recognized as Playback’s Producer of the Year (2024) and Dealmaker of the Year (2022), Blink49 Studios continues to expand its slate of premium scripted and unscripted programming for leading broadcasters, streamers, and global partners.
About Crave
Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with a globally renowned slate of premium original series, HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. Crave is available directly to Canadians at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading media, and entertainment company. Visit our website at Crave.ca.
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