With the first season of HBO's The Last of Us recently coming to an end, fans are wondering what is coming next. Season 2 will adapt the events of 2020's The Last of Us Part II, but how many more seasons are coming and what can fans expect in terms of changes? Showrunner Craig Mazin discussed Season 2 in an interview with Collider. This story contains spoilers for The Last of Us.
Starting off, Mazin reiterated that Season 2 won't cover the events of The Last of Us Part II entirely, which suggests a third season is in the works, too. Game director Neil Druckmann made things even more clear, plainly referencing Season 3 in a recent interview with Kinda Funny when discussing the future of the show.
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«Certainly, there's no way to tell the remaining story in one more season,» Mazin said. «We would need more time than that.»
At the same time, Mazin said he does not want The Last of Us to go on forever. This makes sense, considering Druckmann previously said the show will not adapt anything beyond the games, and right now, there is only The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II.
Mazin went on to say that Season 2 will begin with a time jump, just like the video game, but there won't be an extended time jump similar to what fans saw on House of the Dragon. Mazin said Ellie will not be recast, and in fact, actress Bella Ramsey is now the same age--19--as Ellie is in The Last of Us Part II.
«No recasting will occur. Not on my
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