Neil Druckmann to step away from The Last of Us TV show

After completing The Last of Us Season 2 and with Season 3 already confirmed, there’s a significant shift in creative direction for the show. Neil Druckmann, the leader at Naughty Dog and a key figure behind the scenes of The Last of Us on HBO, will not be involved in Season 3.

Neil Druckmann personally revealed the news through a statement posted on X. In the message, he stated, “I’ve chosen to disengage from my creative role in The Last of Us for HBO.” He further explained that this step allows him to focus more of his time and effort on Naughty Dog’s upcoming project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

After the departure of Druckmann, Craig Mazin is now solely responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of The Last of Us Season 3. Previously, Neil Druckmann, who contributed to multiple episodes as a co-writer and writer, also took charge in directing a few episodes himself.

In its second season, The Last of Us followed the storyline from the second video game, and this approach will carry over into Season 3. Kaitlyn Dever, who portrayed the character Abby, made her debut in Season 2 and is expected to reappear in Season 3.

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2025-07-02 21:27