The Last of Us Has Been Renewed for Season 3

Season two of The Last of Us hasn’t even arrived yet, but the early reviews were overwhelmingly positive—and HBO, being no fool, has already given the green light for a third season. Creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann were suitably excited in an HBO press release announcing the news.

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“We approached season two with the goal of creating something we could be proud of,” Mazin said; along with Druckmann, he’s also a writer, director, and executive producer. “The end results have exceeded even our most ambitious goals, thanks to our continued collaboration with HBO and the impeccable work of our unparalleled cast and crew. We look forward to continuing the story of The Last of Us with season three!”

Druckmann added, “To see The Last of Us brought to life so beautifully and faithfully has been a career highlight for me, and I am grateful for the fans’ enthusiastic and overwhelming support.”

“Much of that success is thanks to my partner in crime, Craig Mazin, our partnership with HBO, and our team at PlayStation Productions. On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog, our cast, and crew, thank you so much for allowing us this opportunity. We’re thrilled to bring you more of The Last of Us!”

Season two explores The Last of Us‘ story five years after the events of season one; it stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria, as well as Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara is a guest star.

Season two of The Last of Us premieres Sunday, April 13 on HBO and Max.

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