The Last of Us Season 3: Fans Face Long Wait as Show’s Future Unfolds
The popular HBO series, The Last of Us, has been making waves in the entertainment industry with its gripping storyline and compelling characters. According to a report from The Independent, fans of the show can expect a long wait for season three, which is currently in development.
Season two of the post-apocalyptic drama recently concluded, leaving viewers with a mix of emotions as Bella Ramsey’s Ellie finally confronted vengeful killer Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever. Despite the varied reactions from fans, the show had already been renewed for a third season prior to the season two premiere. As reported by The Independent, the upcoming season is expected to shift its focus to Abby’s perspective, much like the game.
At a press conference held on May 23, co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann revealed that they are still uncertain about the extent of character appearances for Ellie, Dina (Isabela Merced), Tommy (Gabriel Luna), and Jesse (Young Mazino) in the next season. This suggests that the writing process for season three is still ongoing, as quoted in The Independent.
Bella Ramsey, the 21-year-old British actress who plays Ellie, recently spoke to Variety about the show’s future, stating that she hadn’t yet seen any scripts for season three. However, she did express her expectations about her character’s role in the upcoming season, saying, "I haven’t seen any scripts, but yes, I do expect that. I think that I’m going to be there, but not a whole bunch. We’ve had conversations about that. I sort of have a rough idea of what it’s going to be, but I can’t tell you."
In an interview with The Independent, Mazin provided additional insights into the show’s future, stating that fans haven’t seen the last of Kaitlyn Dever, Bella Ramsey, Isabela Merced, and other characters. He teased that although their presence may not be visible on screen, their impact will be felt throughout the story. Druckmann also hinted at the significance of these characters, saying, "Whether you will see them on screen or not, their presence will be there throughout."
When discussing the show’s future, Mazin assured fans that he has no intention of extending the series beyond the game’s storyline. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he stated, "I’ll just say that flat out. So if people are thinking, ‘Oh, these guys are planning the old cash grab thing…’ I’m basically setting a decade of my rapidly dwindling life on fire to tell this story. The show is so hard to make. It has to have an end. So I’m not going to go past."
Mazin also mentioned the possibility of a spin-off show in the future, potentially created by another filmmaker. He drew a comparison to the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George RR Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg stories. "Who knows me, there might be a Dunk and Egg The Last of Us show that happens that somebody does," he said.
The co-creator concluded by stating that the team is still deciding whether season three will be a single season or if it will be broken into two separate seasons. "If this can happen all in one more season, great," he said. "If we feel like it makes sense to break it into two, then we will do that." As reported by The Independent, fans will have to wait patiently for further updates on the show’s future.
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Fans of The Last of Us can expect more updates on the show’s future in the coming months. In the meantime, they can revisit previous seasons and speculate about the upcoming storyline. As The Independent continues to provide updates on the show, fans can rest assured that they will be kept informed about any developments.
