3rd season of “The Last of Us”: followers will have to wait

According to Varietyseason 3 of The Last of Us will not arrive before 2027. In addition, This is confirmed by Casey Bloys, president of HBO, in an interview with the American media.

“The series is undeniably planned for 2027,” said Bloys. Moreover, “Craig [Mazin] is still determining whether it is going to have two other seasons or only one long season. In addition, It is not yet decided, and I trust Craig for that.»

It would therefore be a significant difference since the broadcast of season 2. For example, a delay already criticized by the followers during the transition from season 1 to season 2.

The series will also continue without Neil Druckmann. Consequently, co -creator of the original game, who has left television production to devote himself to Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetthe next Naughty Dog project.

“Many people do not 3rd season “the last us”: realize that Neil has a full -time job. Furthermore, leader Naughty Dog and creating video games,” said Bloys. “I understand why he must focus on it. But I think he left us a good base for the series. And obviously, Craig is a pro, so I think we are in very good posture. I am not at all worried. “

Kaitlyn Dever will now play the main role in season 3. marking an important transition after reducing the presence of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Bloys is not concerned about this change: “Not from the point of view of marketing. because I think that the title is clearly supported by the video game, and now the first two seasons are well established. I appreciate the series that offer different points of view. ”

Despite its 16 nominations at Emmy prices. season 2 of the series The Last of Us was 3rd season “the last us”: not as much appreciated as the first, as much by followers as by criticism. To follow!