The Last of Us Season 3 is on the way in which, however Neil Druckmann–who helped created the sport’s universe that the HBO present adapts–is not going to be a part of it. He dropped out after Season 2, saying he needed to concentrate on his work at Naughty Canine. Bella Ramsey, who performs Ellie on the present, has shared extra perception into the collection going forward with out one among its key creatives.
Chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, Ramsey stated that whereas Druckmann has exited the hit HBO present, he is not likely gone as a result of his world will dwell on.
“I feel he left us in such good stead. And he nonetheless will all the time be part of the material of it–it’s actually his creation; the entire world. He is nonetheless there, although he’s not. So I feel will probably be positive,” Ramsey stated.
Additionally within the interview, Ramsey confirmed that they’ve seen scripts for Season 3 however have not learn them as of but.
Druckmann labored on the TV collection as a co-showrunner, director, author, and producer. This wasn’t the primary time that Ramsey reacted to Druckmann’s departure from the TV present. In 2025, Ramsey stated, “He’ll positively be missed on set. However his spirit is the story.”
Druckmann introduced his departure from The Last of Us in July 2025, saying he was stepping apart to as an alternative concentrate on writing and directing Naughty Canine’s subsequent recreation, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Druckmann stated co-creating the TV collection was a “profession spotlight,” including that he was honored to work alongside Craig Mazin on the collection. For his half, Mazin is staying with The Last of Us for its upcoming third season, which will be the present’s final.
Season 3 may even lose Danny Ramirez, who performed Manny in Season 2. He needed to drop out resulting from scheduling conflicts; the position will probably be recast.