HBO picked up The last of us For a third season.
The announcement was before the expected beginnings of season 2 on April 13. The deadline includes that a decision has not yet been made if season 3 will be the last in the series.
Creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin previously told Deadline that they were considering up to four seasons in total to tell the story presented through two video games. Season 2 represents seven episodes, and the duo sought from the start to suppress any concern of the fans they would try to conclude the giant who The last of us part II in such a short time.
“He cannot be overestimated how proud HBO is for the exceptional realization, we believe the second season of The last of us East, “said Francesca Orsi, executive vice-president, HBO Programming, head of HBO dramatic series and films, in a press release, Craig, Neil, Carolyn and the whole Executive Producer team, Cast and Crew have delivered a masterful follow-up and we are delighted to offer the power of the third season of Craig and Neil.
Early renewal is a demonstration of faith for the acclaimed series, but not entirely unexpected, since the first season has behaved so well for the network. As the final of season 1 was broadcast, HBO said that the average public of the season had exceeded 30 million viewers, the first good on the way 40m. It was after the first episode brought in an audience of 4.7 m of the day, which was at the time the biggest beginning after Dragon House Since Promenade Launched in 2010. HBO also recently renewed Hit The white lotus For season 4 before his first in season 3.
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“See The last of us Enjoyment so nicely and faithfully was a strong career moment for me, and I am grateful for enthusiastic and overwhelming support for fans, “Druckmann said in a statement on Wednesday.” A large part of this success is thanks to my partner in Crime, Craig Mazin, our partnership with HBO and our PlayStation Productions team. On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog, our casting and our crew, thank you very much for allowing us this opportunity. We are delighted to bring you more The last of us! “”
Mazin added: “We approached season two in order to create something that we could be proud of. The final results have even exceeded our most ambitious objectives, thanks to our continuous collaboration with HBO and the impeccable work of our casting and our unprecedented crew. We look forward to continuing the history of history The last of us With season 3. “
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Based on the award -winning video game of Naughty Dog, The last of us takes place 20 years after destroying it from modern civilization. Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14 -year -old girl, in a quarantine oppressive area. What starts as a little job quickly becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey because they must both cross the United States and depend on each other for survival.
Season 2 resumes five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are trained in conflict with each other and in an even more dangerous and unpredictable world than the one they left.
In addition to Pascal and Ramsey, the return cast includes Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley. Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barier, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez and Jeffrey Wright, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez and Jeffrey Wright Catherine O’Hara is also invited.
The last of us is written and produced by Mazin and Druckmann. The series is a co -production with Sony Pictures Television and is also produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Evan Wells; With the writer / executive co-producer Halley Gross. PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint and Naughty Dog Produce.
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