1 year ago
Neil Druckmann Steps Back Creatively From HBO's 'The Last of Us'
Neil Druckmann, who helped create the video game 'The Last of Us' and the HBO show, will be taking a step back from the TV show.
He won't be writing or directing episodes for the next season.
Instead, he's going to concentrate on making a new video game and leading the game studio, Naughty Dog.
The showrunner, Craig Mazin, will continue working on the TV series.
The next season of the show is supposed to tell the story from the second game, and focus on a character called Abby.
The show is based on the video game where people have to survive in a world after civilization was destroyed.
Neil Druckmann, co-creator of 'The Last of Us' games, is stepping back from creative roles in the HBO series.
Druckmann will not write or direct episodes for Season 3 but will remain as co-creator and executive producer.
Druckmann is shifting focus to Naughty Dog, including his role as Studio Head and development of the new game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet'.
Craig Mazin, the showrunner, will continue working with the cast and crew to deliver the next season.
Season 3 is expected to follow the storyline of 'The Last of Us Part II', with a focus on Abby's character.
- Who
- Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the 'The Last of Us' games and HBO series.
- What
- Neil Druckmann is reducing his creative role in the HBO series 'The Last of Us'.
- Where
- On HBO.
- When
- Ahead of the third season of the show.
- Why
- To focus on his new game and his roles within Naughty Dog.
Focus Shift
Show Continuity
Creative Direction
Focus Shift
Druckmann is moving to other Naughty Dog projects.
Show Continuity
Mazin will continue to move the show forward without Druckmann's direct writing and directing input.
Key facts
- Show
- The Last of Us (HBO)
- Neil Druckmann's Role
- Co-creator, Executive Producer
- New Game
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
- Season 3 focus
- Abby's storyline
- Showrunner
- Craig Mazin
