‘The Last of Us’ ends production on season 2

Writers Guild of America strike wreaks havoc in Hollywood. The latest victim Last of us, popular HBO series which, according to Diversity would put production on the second season. A close source told the publication that the producers have stopped preparing for the selection of actors who will take part in the series.

Yes, sure no script for season 2, the production planned to use a video game as the basis. The casting team asked the actors to read lines from The Last of Us Part 2, since the next part of the series will be based on the sequel. Unfortunately, plans fell through, and the team will have to wait for the resolution of the situation.

The decision is not surprising considering that other series such as severance pay, Stranger Things and Cobra Kai they stopped production. It’s no different at Marvel because Daredevil: Reborn added to the list and there are rumors that Captain America: New World Order And Deadpool 3 they will be affected. The writers’ strike will also affect Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Hedge Knightprequel to Game of Thrones what will come to HBO Max.

When Last of us, Craig Mazin he was persistent in his decision to support his colleagues in the strike. He showrunner has a close relationship with the writers’ union and in 2019 he competed for the right to become WGA Director. A few years ago, Mazin said that the writers’ union needed new leadership to solve problems with Hollywood.

Second season Last of us won’t be soon

The writers’ strike isn’t the only problem facing Hollywood. Report CNN mentions that Major studios are already in dialogue with the directors’ union. to avoid a second blow it would leave us without series or movies for months. Although the talks have not officially started yet, the prospects are not bright.

If the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) does not reach an agreement by June 30, the directors will go on strike. Research will strive at all costs to avoid a situation like this, which, if it happened, would send a second season Last of us further than expected. HBO series Production time one and a half years and planned to begin filming in early 2024.

In an interview with Jonathan Ross, Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie, stated that second season Last of us It will be released in late 2024 or early 2025.. With one strike in the works and another on the eve of release, fans of the series will have to be patient to see their favorite characters again.

The best recommendation is to play The Last of Us Part 2, the PlayStation game that will serve as the basis for the next two seasons. While the series won’t be an exact copy of the video game, the producers will respect the original story and delve into other aspects. The game is available on PS4 and PS5, although it may be released on PC in the future.