Survival of the Thickest is officially moving toward its conclusion. Netflix has confirmed that Season 3 of Survival of the Thickest will be the comedy series’s final season and will feature an expanded roster of guest stars as production continues in New York.
The announcement also confirms a creative milestone behind the camera. Michelle Buteau and co-creator Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will both make their directorial debuts during the final season, taking on individual episodes alongside additional directors already attached to the series.
Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Adds New Guest Stars
Netflix confirmed that Survival of the Thickest Season 3 will include a wide slate of new guest stars appearing throughout the final season. The newly announced guest cast includes:
- Wanda Sykes
- D. L. Hughley
- Ashley Graham
- Ronny Chieng
- Wyatt Cenac
- Jenna Lyons
- Ice-T
- LaQuan Smith
- Charles Harbison
- Ashley Romans
Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel Make Directorial Debuts
In addition to starring and executive producing, Michelle Buteau will direct Episode 5 of Survival of the Thickest Season 3. Co-creator and executive producer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will direct Episode 3.
Netflix confirmed that Kim Nguyen and Amy Aniobi will also direct episodes during the final season. Aniobi additionally serves as showrunner and executive producer for Season 3.
Returning Cast for Survival of the Thickest Season 3
Netflix confirmed that the core ensemble returns for Survival of the Thickest Season 3, including:
- Michelle Buteau
- Tone Bell
- Marouane Zotti
- Peppermint
- Liza Treyger
- Alecsys Proctor-Turner
- Anthony Michael Lopez
- Garcelle Beauvais
- RonReaco Lee
Netflix also confirmed that Marouane Zotti has been promoted from recurring guest star to series regular for the final season.
What Survival of the Thickest Is About
According to the official logline, Season 3 of Survival of the Thickest continues to center on Mavis Beaumont, portrayed by Michelle Buteau. Mavis is a Black, plus-size stylist navigating her personal life and career while growing her brand and establishing herself professionally.
The series follows Mavis as she balances ambition, relationships, and self-acceptance with the support of her chosen family. The comedy is inspired by Michelle Buteau’s book of essays of the same name.
Production Status and Creative Team
Survival of the Thickest Season 3 is currently in production in New York. The series is created and executive-produced by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel.
Amy Aniobi serves as showrunner and executive producer for the final season. Executive producers also include A24 and Anne Hong for Mosaic. Netflix has not announced a release date for the final season.
Key Details: Survival of the Thickest Season 3
- Status: Final season
- Production: Currently filming in New York
- Series lead: Michelle Buteau
- Guest stars: Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley, Ashley Graham, Ronny Chieng, Wyatt Cenac, Jenna Lyons, Ice-T, LaQuan Smith, Charles Harbison, Ashley Romans
- Returning cast: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Marouane Zotti, Peppermint, Liza Treyger, Alecsys Proctor-Turner, Anthony Michael Lopez, Garcelle Beauvais, RonReaco Lee
- Creators / Executive producers: Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
- Showrunner (Season 3): Amy Aniobi
- Inspired by: Michelle Buteau’s book Survival of the Thickest
- Genre: Comedy
- Platform: Netflix