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Uncertain Future For 'The Last Of Us'? Craig Mazin Offers Hopeful Update
Craig Mazin is actively working on season 3 of The Last of Us, set for release in 2027 on HBO Max, providing exciting updates for fans.
After the second season of The Last of Us, the future of the HBO series seemed uncertain. Fan reception was mixed, and Neil Druckmann's decision to step down added to the uncertainty. However, there is now unexpected news: showrunner Craig Mazin confirms he is fully engaged in preparations for season 3.
Since the show's inception, Mazin collaborated with Druckmann, but he claims that the partnership was less intense than many assumed. While Druckmann focused primarily on his work at development studio Naughty Dog, Mazin managed the production independently in Canada. According to Mazin, his departure changes little regarding daily operations.
In a recent conversation, Mazin explained that he is entirely immersed in the writing process. "This is actually my favorite time. It’s quiet, I’m behind my keyboard, and the pages just come to me. I get to be a monk for a while and just write. That’s the purest form of what I do," said the showrunner, confirming that the script for season 3 is already well advanced.
He also indicated that preparations for production will begin soon. "In a few months it’s going to be less quiet, as we enter a long pre-production period while I’m still writing. Eventually, we’ll start filming, even while I’m still writing," Mazin shared.
Despite this optimism, Mazin warns viewers to be patient. The extensive production and writing process means that The Last of Us will not return anytime soon. A third season is currently slated for release in 2027 on HBO Max.
Since the show's inception, Mazin collaborated with Druckmann, but he claims that the partnership was less intense than many assumed. While Druckmann focused primarily on his work at development studio Naughty Dog, Mazin managed the production independently in Canada. According to Mazin, his departure changes little regarding daily operations.
Quiet Time And Writing
In a recent conversation, Mazin explained that he is entirely immersed in the writing process. "This is actually my favorite time. It’s quiet, I’m behind my keyboard, and the pages just come to me. I get to be a monk for a while and just write. That’s the purest form of what I do," said the showrunner, confirming that the script for season 3 is already well advanced.
He also indicated that preparations for production will begin soon. "In a few months it’s going to be less quiet, as we enter a long pre-production period while I’m still writing. Eventually, we’ll start filming, even while I’m still writing," Mazin shared.
Long Road To Release
Despite this optimism, Mazin warns viewers to be patient. The extensive production and writing process means that The Last of Us will not return anytime soon. A third season is currently slated for release in 2027 on HBO Max.
