# 'He needs to be a big threat': Foundation season 3 star Pilou Asbaek reveals how The Mule differs from his book series counterpart in the Apple TV+ show

> Pilou Asbaek has outlined what fans can expect from his villain in Foundation season 3 The Mule is an incredibly powerful antagonist who threatens Empire and The Foundation The series newcomer has also revealed why it's…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/apple-tv-plus/he-needs-to-be-a-big-threat-foundation-season-3-star-pilou-asbaek-reveals-how-the-mule-differs-from-his-book-series-counterpart-in-the-apple-tv-show?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6867ca30ca5cd29034969a28)
- **Published:** 2025-07-04
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #apple #foundation #asbaek #mule #pilou #season #series #book
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