The Last of Us is facing some significant changes behind the scenes that have left fans wondering if Season 3 might get canceled. With major updates and developments making the headlines, many are eager to know what the future holds for the HBO hit.
Without further ado, here’s everything we know about the fate of the HBO series.
Could The Last of Us Season 3 get canceled?
No, HBO is not cancelling The Last of Us Season 3. However, there have recently been some major changes in the show’s creative team.
Deadline has confirmed that Neil Druckmann, who co-created the HBO hit, will no longer be a part of the show’s creative process. According to an insider source, Druckmann will not be writing or directing any episodes in the upcoming third season. However, he will continue to hold his position as a co-creator and executive producer.
Druckmann made a statement on Wednesday, formally announcing his exit. “I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. With work completed on season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative,” he explained.
“Co-creating the show has been a career highlight. It’s been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. I’m deeply thankful of the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and their continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.”
The Naughty Dog studio head concluded by saying he is excited for “HBO and PlayStation Productions continuing Ellie and Abby’s story next season.”
Druckmann currently works as the head of creative at Naughty Dog. It is the video game developer behind popular franchises like The Last of Us and Uncharted. Naturally, his involvement in the game’s adaptation was a crucial contribution to the show’s overwhelming success. Following his departure, fans are now waiting to see the creative direction the show takes moving forward.
