HBO’s The Last of Us series is far from being over, and the road ahead looks bright with third season currently in production and a very promising update from one of the show’s stars following a major creative change behind the scenes. According to Comicbook, HBO has kept the important details under lock and key, despite the second season receiving major criticism. Reviews on the upcoming season symbolize that the studio is entering a new phase that can redefine its emotional and narrative scope.
Reported by Comicbook, the star in question, who gives the update, is none other than Eli, played by Bella Ramsey (His Dark Materials, Game of Thrones). Bella has stated that she had seen the third season’s script, but hasn’t actually read it. This minute detail goes on to symbolize that the script has been completely written and that further information is set to arrive.
Comicbook reports, one of the major changes is the change of showrunner, previously owned by Neil Druckmann ( Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune), will now be taken over by Craig Mazin (Hangover, Identity Thief). The plot of the third season will not be altered due to the creative shift and will still follow the evolutionary journey of Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Rosaline) from her humble beginning to her brutal encounter with Ellie and Joel, played by Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian, Gladiator II). This draws inspiration from a powerful scene in the video game, presenting a fresh perspective on the story.
While waiting on the further information on the release date, the previous two seasons of The Last of Us are available to stream on HBO Max. It will undoubtedly be packed with the powerful blend of raw emotion and action that has defined The Last of Us and contributed to its tremendous acclaim.