HBO Unfazed by Neil Druckmann’s Exit from The Last of Us Series
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Key Takeaways
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- The Last of Us Season 3 is scheduled for release in 2027 on HBO.
- Craig Mazin, co-creator and writer, is contemplating the series conclusion, considering an extended third season or adding a fourth season.
- HBO CEO Casey Bloys did not completely rule out further seasons beyond Season 3.
- The upcoming installment may potentially serve as the final season for The Last of Us TV adaptation.
HBO Moves Forward with The Last of Us Season 3 (2027 Release) – Craig Mazin Ponders Series Conclusion
The third season of HBO’s hit series The Last of Us is officially slated for release in 2027. HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed this news in an interview with Variety. Though Bloys did not rule out further seasons, this upcoming installment may be the show’s final one. Craig Mazin, co-creator and writer of the TV adaptation, is considering how to conclude the narrative. His options include either an extended third season or the addition of a fourth season.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | The Last of Us |
| Brief Summary | Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival. |
| Released | January 15, 2023 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Production Companies | PlayStation Productions, Sony Pictures Television, Naughty Dog, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, HBO |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino |
| Producers | Allen Marshall Palmer |
| Ratings | 8.5/10 (6295 reviews) |
| Number of episodes | 16 |
| Number of seasons | 2 |
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