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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Bella Ramsey talks about role in 'The Last of Us' season 3 and Neil Druckmann's exit
Changes are afoot for 'The Last of Us' season 3. For one (spoiler warning!), a pretty major character met their maker in the second season, but that's not the only cast shuffle the post-apocalyptic HBO hit has in store for fans. Based on the seminal action-adventure video game developed by Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann (more on him in a minute!) for Naughty Dog, the survivalist drama has been thus far following the harrowing journey of Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey), an orphaned teenage girl who discovered she was immune from the zombie-forming Cordyceps brain infection that had devastated mankind around her. However, for the show's third installment, protagonist duties will instead be filled by Bella's rival Abby Anderson (played by Kaitlyn Dever), the former Firefly and surgeon's daughter who brutally exacted revenge against Ellie's father figure, Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), in 'TLOU' season 2. The third season will rewind from that explosive confrontation and show how Abby and the Washington Liberation Front got to that game-changing moment. As for relinquishing their main character energy for the upcoming season, series star Bella Ramsey discussed the changes on a July 2025 episode of the Variety Awards Circuit podcast. They said of her character's involvement in the new episodes: 'I sort of know, but I can't tell you, I'm afraid.' Ramsey was a bit more forthcoming discussing behind-the-scenes change-ups for season 3, the most notable being the already announced exit of 'The Last of Us' game creator and series executive producer Neil Druckmann. 'The world of 'The Last of Us' is his creation, and so his voice and creative input. It doesn't just go away in season 3 because he's not as actively involved,' the actor said of Druckmann's departure. 'It will always be his creation. And we're always in everything that we do, honoring the game and Neil's creation. He'll definitely be missed on set. But his spirit is the story.' Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Druckmann explained his exit in a statement earlier this month: '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, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, along with my responsibilities as Studio Head and Head of Creative.' Continued Druckmann: '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 of the thoughtful approach and dedication the talented cast and crew took to adapting The Last of Us Part I and their continued adaptation of The Last of Us Part II. I look forward to HBO and PlayStation Productions continuing Ellie and Abby's story next season.' Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Was ‘The Last Of Us' Cancelled? What We Know About ‘TLOU' Part 3
The Last of Us Season 2 was, well, a wee bit controversial. The HBO hit put fans through hell, killing popular characters off in spectacularly brutal ways while descending further and further into nihilism. Joel (Pedro Pascal) was essentially beaten to death with a golf club before poor Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) eyes. Ellie, in turn, embarked on her own mission of vengeance, murdering multiple people — including a pregnant woman! — in the process. Oh, and The Last of Us revealed that Seattle is plunged in a civil war between the revolutionary Wolves and cult-like Seraphites. Basically, The Last of Us Season 2 did all it could to bum us out. Did TLOU go too far? Was The Last of Us cancelled?!? There was not a new episode of The Last of Us on HBO or MAX last week, meaning fans have been left with a devastating cliffhanger. The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 ends with Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) tracking Ellie down to the theater she and her friends are using as a temporary base. Abby kills Jesse (Young Mazino) and threatens Tommy (Gabriel Luna). The last we see of this tense stand off is Abby shooting in Ellie's direction. Then, we flashback to what Abby was doing three days earlier, i.e. the day Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) arrive in Seattle. So what comes next? Will The Last of Us come back? Here's everything we know about the future of The Last of Us… Nope! There is no new episode of The Last of Us on HBO or MAX tonight. There were a total of seven episodes in The Last of Us Season 2. That means that The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7 'Convergence' was the season finale. Nope! In fact, HBO renewed The Last of Us for a third season all the way back on April 9, 2025. We are definitely getting Abby's side of the story…eventually. Yes, HBO is making The Last of Us Season 3. While The Last of Us's co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have tried to play coy about what comes next, they did confirm some fan theories during a recent virtual press conference DECIDER attended. As fans of the video games might expect, The Last of Us Season 3 will adapt the rest of The Last of Us II. Meaning Season 3 will tackle what Abby was up to during those three tumultuous days in Seattle. 'There is another side to this story that we have yet to really delve into,' The Last of Us co-creator and co-showrunner Craig Mazin said. 'There's no question that Abby is the hero of her story. Kaitlyn Dever is the hero of a story always, you know? I mean, if you have Kaitlyn Dever, you use a Kaitlyn Dever.' Mazin also teased that the third season will answer many questions sparked in Season 2. 'What is going on? How did that war start? How did the Seraphites start? Who is the prophet? What happened to her? What does Isaac want? What's happening at the end of Episode 7? What is this explosion? What is all of it?' Mazin said. 'And all of that will become clear.' We might already know that there will be a third season of The Last of Us, but we don't yet know exactly when it will be back. However, we have some theories. The first two seasons of the show both took approximately two years to go from scripts to the screen. Logic would state that The Last of Us Season 3 will come out in 2027. That said, production on the first two seasons of The Last of Us was delayed due to COVID-19 and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, respectively. That means there's a chance there could be a tighter turnaround for the third season. We think the earliest TLOU Season 3 could come out would be late 2026, but 2027 is our safe bet. Worried that The Last of Us Season 2 ends with Ellie's death? Still trying to convince yourself that Jesse is okay? Wondering why Mel's (Ariela Barer) death was actually so much worse in the show than it was in the game? Check out DECIDER's breakdown of The Last of Us Season 2 finale to learn more! Want to rewatch The Last of Us Season 2? Ready to finally start your long-awaited binge? You're going to need a MAX subscription to watch The Last of Us. If you're new to Max, you can sign up for as low as $9.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $16.99/month. MAX DISNEY+ BUNDLES If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you're at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and Max. With ads, the bundle costs $16.99/month and without ads, $29.99/month.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 things GTA 6 can learn from The Last of Us
Image via Rockstar GTA 6 is going to be massive. But if Rockstar wants to level up the story game like never before, they should take a few notes from The Last of Us — Naughty Dog's emotionally gut-punching masterpiece. Sure, GTA is all about chaos, crime, and crazy open-world freedom, but sprinkling in just a bit of what made TLOU iconic? That's the cheat code to legendary. Here are 5 things GTA 6 can (and should) steal from The Last of Us playbook: 1. Make Players Care About the Characters The most iconic thing about The Last of Us isn't the infected — it's Joel and Ellie. Their bond is what carries the game, drawing players into their world emotionally. GTA 6 can benefit from deeper character relationships that go beyond surface-level criminal partnerships. We need protagonists who evolve, feel pain, grow over time, and make us care about them. Lucia and Jason already show promise, but Rockstar can double down on humanizing them, not just through cutscenes, but through in-game moments that reveal vulnerability. 2. Ground the World in Real Emotion and Consequences One of The Last of Us 's strengths is how every choice and action feels meaningful. Characters suffer consequences. Violence has weight. Death isn't just a game mechanic — it leaves an emotional scar. In contrast, GTA 5 often treated chaos like a punchline. For GTA 6 to grow, Rockstar should bring more gravity to its world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo If a character dies, it should matter. If a heist goes wrong, it should impact relationships. GTA 6 Weapons & Combat 3. Refine Stealth and Combat Mechanics While GTA has always been about explosive action, The Last of Us showed how smart, fluid stealth can enhance tension and immersion. Rockstar could revamp its clunky stealth mechanics to allow for quieter, smarter play — sneaking into compounds, silently disabling guards, or using the environment more tactically.. 4. Environmental Storytelling That Actually Speaks The Last of Us is famous for telling mini-stories through graffiti, abandoned homes, and the world itself. You learn about people who died, lovers separated, communities torn apart — all without a word spoken. GTA 6 could benefit from this subtle form of storytelling. A messy apartment could reveal a drug addict's decline. A boarded-up mansion might hint at Vice City's class divide. Why GTA 6 Can't Afford to Be Bad 5. A Story That Isn't Afraid to Take Risks Naughty Dog wasn't afraid to polarize players with The Last of Us Part II . Whether you loved or hated its direction, it took bold narrative swings — and GTA 6 should too. Rockstar has often played it safe by relying on familiar tropes and sarcastic humor. But with a new generation of gamers craving meaningful stories, it's time to take risks with character deaths, moral ambiguity, or even narrative structure. Make players argue. Make them uncomfortable. Make them feel something. GTA 6 has the potential to be more than just the next sandbox playground. By borrowing emotional depth, risk-taking, and immersive storytelling from The Last of Us , Rockstar can redefine what an open-world crime epic can be.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Last of Us season 2 ends on disappointing note as fans slam Bella Ramsey's acting: 'TLOU deserved better than this crap'
The Last of Us season 2 has officially wrapped up, but for many fans, it didn't go out with the same impact it came in with. Instead of applause, the HBO hit is now facing a wave of criticism, with longtime viewers venting their frustration across social media and Reddit. Despite a promising start and the continued star power of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the finale left many feeling like the show had lost its emotional core, and with it, the trust of its audience. The Last of Us season 2 ending explained The Last of Us Credit: X The Last of Us season 2 finale episode 7 brought Ellie (Bella Ramsey) face-to-face with Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) in the most harrowing way yet. Still reeling from Joel's death, Ellie sets out alone to find Abby, believing she's hiding out in the aquarium. After a tense argument with Jesse (Young Mazino), she heads off solo — only to get caught by the ruthless Seraphites while trying to reach Abby by boat. She narrowly escapes being executed when an alarm signals an attack on their village, forcing them to flee. Inside the aquarium, things spiral. Ellie kills Owen during a standoff but accidentally fatally wounds a pregnant Mel in the process. In a gut-wrenching scene, Mel begs Ellie to cut out the baby to save it, but Ellie breaks down, unable to go through with it. Jesse and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) find her just in time to get her out. But peace doesn't last. Back at the theatre, Ellie and Jesse try to regroup, only to discover Abby has tracked them down. Jesse is killed instantly. Ellie pleads for Tommy's life, but Abby isn't here for him — she's here for Ellie. The screen cuts to black with a single gunshot echoing. The final scene flashes back to Seattle Day One, this time from Abby's point of view, teasing that the upcoming chapter may rewind the clock and shift the narrative entirely to her side. Fans react to the 'crappy' The Last of Us season 2 finale For many longtime fans, The Last of Us season 2 finale didn't land the way it was supposed to. Over on the r/TheLastOfUs2 subreddit, fans expressed their frustration in response to how the story unfolded along with Bella Ramsay's acting chops. One post titled "I hope we never have to sit through this crap again. TLOU deserved so much better than whatever this was" quickly gained traction, echoing the sentiment of disillusioned viewers. One user wrote, "Second season felt like such a teen drama i couldn't finish it. Sad because season 1 is so good." "Ruined a good show," another said, while someone else added, "Watch the other deluded sub make shouts for an Emmy nomination lmao. One of the worst castings and performances I have ever seen." One user also slammed Bella's acting, writing that she was still living in her Game of Thrones era. Another chimed in, "This season has been an utter pile of crap. The only good episode was episode 2." And in one of the harsher takes, a user remarked, "They fucked it right up there with other disgraced greats—Resident Evil, Halo, Borderlands—but TLOU was extra special. The only silver lining is I got to see #notmyJoel get eliminated by who would've been an entirely better Ellie, and that was some kind of poetic justice. Now, let's hope they stray far from the games again and we get the same fate for Bellie." 'Don't cry because it happened, smile because it's over.' — Dr. Seuss. byu/Blitzzad inTheLastOfUs2 The internet clings to Ellie's 'dad' joke In the middle of all the outrage, a moment from episode 4 has taken on a life of its own. Ellie's line, 'I'm gonna be a dad,' referring to her pregnancy with Dina despite identifying as a lesbian, has sparked widespread confusion, memes, and accusations of forced wokeness. Threads like 'I'm a dad playing a dad disguised as another dad' and 'Everywhere I go, I see her face' have turned the moment into an internet punchline. Whether fans found it cringeworthy or hilarious, it's clearly one of the few things keeping people talking, for better or worse. i'm a dad playing a dad disguised as another dad byu/shankmaster8000 inTheLastOfUs2 Everywhere i go i see her face. They are all gonna be a dad byu/Delicious_Republic_4 inTheLastOfUs2 The Last of Us Season 3 is coming, whether fans are ready or not Despite the controversy, HBO has already greenlit The Last of Us for a third season. That means more of Abby's story, more fallout from Ellie's choices, and potentially, a deeper dive into uncharted territory beyond the video game narrative. A release date for the new season has yet to be announced.
Scotsman
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The Last of Us season 2: how many episodes are left?
The Last of Us season two will continue on Sky Atlantic tonight 🍄 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Last of Us returned in April after two years away. It shocked fans with a major character death. But how many episodes are left in the current season? The Last of Us' dramatic second season is set to continue on Sky Atlantic this evening. It will be the sixth episode and viewers might be wondering how many are left. The hit series returned in April after more than two years away from the small screen. However the show is set to be shorter this time around. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But how many episodes are left - and will The Last of Us be back for more? Here's all you need to know: When is The Last of Us on TV next? Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced in The Last of Us season two | HBO Sky Atlantic is set to air the sixth episode of the hit show's second series tonight (May 19). It aired overnight in the US and was on TV in the UK in the early hours of the morning - for those who could stay up. It will start at 9pm this evening and is scheduled to last for more than an hour - finishing at 10.15pm. The episode will explore Ellie and Joel's relationship between the first and second seasons through a series of flashbacks. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How many episodes are left on The Last of Us season 2? The show had nine episodes in its debut season back in early 2023. Viewers might be expecting a similar length (or even more) for the second series. However unfortunately that is not the case - and in fact The Last of Us' latest season will have just seven episodes. It means that next week is the finale - how time flies. Will there be a third series of TLOU? The Last of Us is adapting the second game in the franchise - and it runs for significantly longer than the original. It means that the showrunners made the decision to split the adaptation across multiple series. Fortunately, HBO has already announced the show will be back for a third season - although a date has yet to be revealed. There was a two year gap between series one and two, but that was impacted by the writing and actor strikes in 2023. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
