The Last of Us season 2 is finally upon us – and there’s more good news. The iconic video game turned TV series has now also already been renewed for a third season.
And there’s every chance there also could be a season 4. “We don’t think that we’re going to be able to tell the story even within two seasons [2 and 3] because we’re taking our time and going down interesting pathways which we did a little bit in season 1 too,” the show’s co-creator and showrunner Craig Mazin told Deadline last year.
“We feel like it’s almost assuredly going to be the case that — as long as people keep watching and we can keep making more television — season 3 will be significantly larger. And indeed, the story may require season 4”.
So we can expect much more of The Last of Us story to make it to the screen, with season 2 set to be based on the second instalment of the game.
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“We approached season 2 with the goal of creating something we could be proud of,” Craig said in an announcement of season 3. “The end results have exceeded even our most ambitious goals, thanks to our continued collaboration with HBO and the impeccable work of our unparalleled cast and crew. “We look forward to continuing the story of The Last of Us with season 3.”
The series centres around Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Some seriously exciting new cast members are joining for season 2, including Apple Cider Vinegar‘s Kaitlyn Dever, Tati Gabrielle and Young Mazino. Schitt’s Creek‘s Catherine O’Hara will also star.
So exactly when are new episodes of The Last of Us season 2 released? Here’s what we know about the show’s return to our screens.