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HBO has ordered a third season of The Last of Us ahead of its season two debut on April 13.
The second season takes place five years after the events of the first and finds Joel and Ellie drawn into conflict with each other and a world that is even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
The returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria. New cast members for season two are Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez and Jeffrey Wright. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
The Last of Us is based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation consoles. The series is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. It is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Evan Wells, with writer and co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies involved include PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint and Naughty Dog.
“It can’t be overemphasized how proud HBO is for the outstanding achievement we believe the second season of The Last of Us is,” said Francesca Orsi, executive VP of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama series and films. “Craig, Neil, Carolyn and the entire executive producer team, cast and crew have delivered a masterful follow-up, and we’re thrilled to carry the power of Craig and Neil’s storytelling into what we know will be an equally moving and extraordinary third season.”
Mazin, creator, executive producer, writer and director, commented, “We approached season two with the goal of creating something we could be proud of. 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!”
“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,” added Druckmann, creator, executive producer, writer and director. “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!”
