Just prior to its Season 2 debut on April 13, HBO has given an official green light to a third season of The Last of Us.
The show returns next Sunday with 7 new episodes that reunite Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) some 5 years following the events of the first season. HBO teases that as the pair are drawn into conflict with each other, they also are forced to face a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
Speaking on the renewal, Craig Mazin, creator, executive producer, writer, and director, of the series said “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!”
Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films added: “It can’t be overemphasized how proud HBO is for the outstanding achievement we believe the second season of The Last of Us is. 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.”
Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
The Last of Us is based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for PlayStation.
The Last of Us Season 2 debuts Sunday, April 13 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
