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Neil Druckmann steps away from ‘The Last of Us': What it means for HBO's Season 3
Neil Druckmann steps away from ‘The Last of Us': What it means for HBO's Season 3

Time of India

time4 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Neil Druckmann steps away from ‘The Last of Us': What it means for HBO's Season 3

In a surprising move that has taken up concern and curiosity among the fans, Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of 'The Last of Us' video game and HBO series, has announced his departure from the show's creative team ahead of Season 3. His exit marks a pivotal moment for the franchise, which has become one of HBO's most acclaimed dramas since its debut in 2023. Druckmann's statement: 'Now is the right time.' As per the official statement shared via Naughty Dog's social media, Druckmann said, 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. With work completed on Season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on Season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects.' He added that co-creating the show had been a 'career highlight' and praised his collaboration with Craig Mazin, who will now lead the series solo. What's next for Druckmann? Druckmann will now focus on developing Naughty Dog's next major video game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' which he is writing and directing. He will also continue in his role as studio head and head of creative at Naughty Dog. Halley Gross also steps back Joining Druckmann in his exit is Halley Gross, co-writer of 'The Last of Us Part II' and executive producer on the HBO series. In her own statement, she said, 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next. Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life-changing.' What this means for Season 3 With Druckmann and Gross stepping away, Craig Mazin will now serve as the sole showrunner. Mazin, known for his work on 'Chernobyl,' reassured fans by saying, 'While [Neil] focuses on that, I'll continue to work with our brilliant cast and crew to deliver the show our audience has come to expect.' Season 3 is expected to dive deeper into the story of Abby Anderson, played by Kaitlyn Dever, and continue adapting 'The Last of Us Part II.' HBO has confirmed the season is in development, with a tentative release of late 2026 or early 2027, not very confirmed yet. Fan concerns and creative shifts While Druckmann will remain credited as executive producer, fans are concerned about how his absence might affect the show's authenticity and the emotional depth that was there before. Season 2 received mixed reactions for its speed of moments and storyline changes, and Druckmann's departure raises questions about how closely Season 3 will line up with the original game's perception.

The Last of Us Creator Makes Shocking Exit From Show Ahead of Season 3
The Last of Us Creator Makes Shocking Exit From Show Ahead of Season 3

Yahoo

time11 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

The Last of Us Creator Makes Shocking Exit From Show Ahead of Season 3

Originally appeared on E! Online The Last of Us has lost another major player. Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the hit video game who also helmed the HBO adaptation alongside Craig Mazin, announced he would be exiting the series ahead of production on season three. 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO,' Druckmann said in a statement to The Ankler July 2. 'With work completed on season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to [video game developer] Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.' The video game executive—who will continue to be credited as an executive producer on the show—also shared his gratitude for his work on the Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey-led series. More from E! Online How Many Years in Prison Does Sean "Diddy" Combs Face? What to Know After Verdict Lizzo Reveals the 3 Meals She Ate to Reach Her Weight Loss Goals Dad Reveals 14-Year-Old Son's Haunting Words Before Boy Walked Off 120-Foot Mountain Ledge 'Co-creating the show has been a career highlight,' Druckmann continued. 'It's been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. I'm deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and the continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.' In addition to Druckmann's exit, Halley Gross—who co-wrote the Part II version of the video game and worked on season two of the show—also revealed her departure. 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next,' she shared in her own Instagram announcement. 'I'm so appreciative of how special this experience has been.' Gross added, 'Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life changing. The stories we told – about love, loss, and what it means to be human in a terrifying world – are exactly why I love this franchise.' As for Mazin, he expressed gratitude towards his collaborators for all they did for the show. 'It's been a creative dream to work with Neil and bring an adaptation of his brilliant work to life on HBO,' the Chernobyl creator said in a statement to Variety. 'I couldn't have asked for a more generous creative partner. As a true fan of Naughty Dog and Neil's work in video games, I'm beyond excited to play his next game.' Looking ahead, Mazin continued, 'While he focuses on that, I'll continue to work with our brilliant cast and crew to deliver the show our audience has come to expect. We are so grateful to Neil and Halley Gross for entrusting the incredible story of The Last of Us Part II to us, and we're just as grateful to the millions of people around the world who tune in.' While The Last of Us has officially been renewed for season three, read on to learn the fate of other current TV shows. Renewed: The BachelorCanceled: Doctor OdysseyRenewed: Outlande: Blood of My BloodRenewed: MoblandRenewed: ReacherRenewed: My Guest Needs No Introduction With David LettermanRenewed: Watch What Happens LiveRenewed: Maxton Hall - The World Between UsRenewed: The Great American Baking ShowRenewed: Welcome to WrexhamRenewed: HacksRenewed: YellowjacketsRenewed: My Life Wit the Walter BoysRenewed: Million Dollar SecretRenewed: ForeverRenewed: Survival of the ThickestRenewed: The DiplomatRenewed: The Four SeasonsRenewed: Love on the SpectrumRenewed: BridgertonCanceled: Suits LACanceled: FoundRenewed & Moving: House of VillainsRenewed: Rivals For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App

The Last Of Us creator quits show to focus on Intergalactic and secret game
The Last Of Us creator quits show to focus on Intergalactic and secret game

Metro

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • Metro

The Last Of Us creator quits show to focus on Intergalactic and secret game

Neil Druckmann will not have anything to do with season 3 of The Last Of Us TV show, as he returns to work at Naughty Dog full-time. Naughty Dog is one of the most respected video game developers in the world but they're certainly not the most prolific. They haven't made a completely new game since The Last Of Us Part 2 in 2020 and they only announced Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as recently as last December. Despite very little of it having been shown, the fan response so far has been muted and so with another secret game also in development, studio head Neil Druckmann has announced he's stepping away from The Last Of Us TV show at HBO and won't be involved in the third season. Perhaps not coincidentally, he's taking his leave after a less rapturous reception for the second season, which started to deviate considerably from the plot of the original game – which Druckmann himself co-wrote. 'Now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative,' wrote Druckmann on X. Druckmann is co-writing Intergalactic with Claire Carré, but there has been considerable confusion about the tone and story behind the game. The initial teaser trailer suggests a knockabout, 80s-inspired sci-fi adventure, but descriptions of the plot talk about religion and faith being the primary themes. That seems an odd match for a game with swordfighting robots in it, so it's easy to imagine that Druckmann will need to knuckle down and concentrate to make it work, rather than being distracted by working on the HBO show. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Although Naughty Dog has certainly made comedic games before, with titles like Crash Bandicoot and the early Uncharted titles, that was before Druckmann rose to be Studio Head. Whether Intergalactic is meant to be a return to that sort of tone is unclear, but that may be exactly what Druckmann is trying to hammer out at the moment. Naughty Dog has previously implied they have at least two new games in development, but there's no clue as to what they are, other than Intergalactic. More Trending Druckmann has been increasingly pessimistic about the chances of The Last Of Us Part 3, but while that does remain a possibility, it doesn't seem to be the second title they're working on, as Druckmann is merely a producer on that game, rather than a director. There is a long-standing rumour that the second game may have a fantasy theme, possibly something involving dragons, but there's never been any real evidence for that. If Druckmann is no longer dividing his time between his day job and the HBO show, we'll hopefully get to see what it is sooner rather than later. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: EA thinks Battlefield 6 will be as big as Fortnite as it sets 100,000,000 player target MORE: Over 6,000 people have lost their jobs at Xbox in less than two years MORE: Xbox boss Phil Spencer keeps his job as fans call for him to resign

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO TV show after backlash for season 2, to focus on new game
The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO TV show after backlash for season 2, to focus on new game

Hindustan Times

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • Hindustan Times

The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann steps away from HBO TV show after backlash for season 2, to focus on new game

Neil Druckmann, co-creator of HBO's acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us, has announced he is stepping back from the series to focus fully on his work at Naughty Dog, the PlayStation-owned studio behind the original games. A still from the second season of The Last of Us Druckmann made the announcement in an Instagram post on Naughty Dog's official account. Druckmann wrote, 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO. With work completed on Season 2 and before development ramps up on Season 3, now is the right time to dedicate myself entirely to Naughty Dog and it's future projects including writing and directing our next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.' He further added, 'Co-creating the show has been a career highlight. It's been an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct and write on the last two seasons. I'm deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and the continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II.' Writer Hally Gross also announces departure Halley Gross, who co-wrote The Last of Us Part II and served as an executive producer and writer on the series, has also announced her departure from the show. Gross also took to her Instagram account and wrote, 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next. I'm so appreciative of how special this experience has been. Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life changing." She further added, "The stories we told – about love, loss, and what it means to be human in a terrifying world – are exactly why I love this franchise. I have some truly rad projects ahead that I can't wait to share, but for now, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who brought Ellie and Joel's world to life with such care.' About The Last of Us The Last of Us is a critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic drama series on HBO. Season 1 was among the highest-rated series in HBO history. Set in a world ravaged by a fungal outbreak, the story follows Joel, a hardened survivor, and Ellie, a teenage girl who may hold the key to humanity's survival. Its debut season earned widespread praise and 24 Primetime Emmy nominations. Season 2 of The Last of Us has seen a notable dip in audience ratings compared to its highly acclaimed debut season. While critics continue to praise the show's performances, viewer reception has been more divided. Audience scores on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes have dropped significantly, falling below 50%, and user ratings on Metacritic have followed a similar downward trend. The season faced backlash over key plot developments, especially Joel's death. The cast of The Last of Us includes Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Merle Dandridge, Nico Parker, Storm Reid, Lamar Johnson, Keivonn Woodard, Melanie Lynskey, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. Season 2 introduced new cast members such as Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Kaitlyn Dever, Danny Ramirez, and Tati Gabrielle.

Neil Druckmann Leaves The Last of Us: What His Exit Could Mean For HBO Series Ahead of Season 3
Neil Druckmann Leaves The Last of Us: What His Exit Could Mean For HBO Series Ahead of Season 3

Pink Villa

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • Pink Villa

Neil Druckmann Leaves The Last of Us: What His Exit Could Mean For HBO Series Ahead of Season 3

Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of The Last of Us video game series and a key creative force behind the hit HBO adaptation, has announced he is stepping away from the show before Season 3 begins production. This unexpected move has surprised fans and sparked questions about what comes next for the HBO series. Druckmann says it's the right time Druckmann confirmed his decision in a statement shared on Naughty Dog's official Instagram account. 'I've made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO,' he said. 'With work completed on Season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on Season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.' He added that co-creating the show had been a career highlight and said it was an honor to work alongside Craig Mazin to executive produce, direct, and write the last two seasons. He shared that he was deeply thankful for the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew brought to adapting The Last of Us Part I and continuing the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II. Halley Gross also steps back Halley Gross, who co-wrote The Last of Us Part II with Druckmann and served as an executive producer and writer on the HBO series, also announced her departure. 'With great care and consideration, I've decided to take a step back from my day-to-day work on HBO's The Last of Us to make space for what comes next,' Gross shared on Instagram. 'Working alongside Neil, Craig, HBO, and this remarkable cast and crew has been life changing.' Here's what this means for Season 3 Season 1 of The Last of Us became one of HBO's biggest shows ever when it premiered in 2023. Season 2, which dropped earlier this year, continued the story with high praise. HBO renewed the series for Season 3 in April. Craig Mazin, who co-created the series with Druckmann, said it had been a creative dream to work with Neil and adapt his brilliant work for HBO. He added that while Druckmann focuses on his next game, he would continue working with the cast and crew to deliver the show audiences have come to expect.

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