According to showrunner Craig Mazin, The Last of Us, starring Pedro Pascal, has been mapped out by HBO.
In his recent interview with the Awardist podcast (Entertainment Weekly), Mazin talked about the efforts he put into ‘The Last of Us Season 2’ before the commencement of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
“We were able to map out all of season 2. And I also wrote and submitted the script for the first episode and sent it in [to HBO] around 10:30 or 10:40 p.m. right before the midnight and the strike began,” Mazin said.
The showrunner also talked about Season 2’s production, which is expected to get delayed due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes. It means that fans will have to wait more to get their hands on the second season. In addition, the forthcoming instalment may come with some significant changes in terms of storyline.
Craig Mazin also disclosed the expected number of seasons The Last of Us might get. “It can end up being three or five. But four seems like a good number. Some seasons, because of the story we’re telling, will need fewer episodes and some will need more. The best news is the audience wants more. We will not indulge a desire for more simply to make them happier when they hear how many episodes are announced. And if they don’t like how many episodes are in a season because they want more, well, okay.”
HBO’s The Last of Us takes inspiration from Naughty Dog’s video game of the same name. It stars Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in the leading roles. You can stream Season 1 on Jio Cinema. Stay tuned for more updates.