US EditionNeil Druckmann Is Leaving ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 3, Craig Mazin Goes Solo
- Neil Druckmann announced on July 2, 2025, that he is stepping away from his creative role on HBO's The Last of Us ahead of season 3.
- Druckmann, who co-created both the original Naughty Dog games and the HBO adaptation, chose to step away from the series in order to dedicate his full attention to upcoming Naughty Dog endeavors, such as writing and directing the new game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
- Work on season 2 is complete, but meaningful work on season 3 has not started, and Craig Mazin will lead the show solo, continuing the story largely around Abby.
- The HBO series, which won eight Emmy Awards and acclaim for its adaptation, ended season 2 on a cliffhanger and has yet to confirm if season 3 will be its last.
- Druckmann remains executive producer but his departure signals a significant creative shift that may impact the series' direction as it enters a challenging new phase.
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The Last of Us co-creator exits HBO series ahead of season three
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Neil Druckmann, one of the creators of the video game The Last of Us, is no longer working on the third season of the popular TV movie. The developer will fully focus on his video game company Naughty Dog, he announced on social media on Wednesday.
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Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of The Last of Us video game franchise and HBO series, has officially announced that he is stepping away from the show before production begins on Season 3. In a statement posted to the official Naughty Dog Instagram account, Druckmann confirmed he will no longer be creatively involved in the HBO adaptation, instead shifting his full attention to upcoming projects at the studio. The post Neil Druckmann Leaves The L…
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