Just days before the Season 2 premiere of “The Last of Us,” the post-apocalyptic drama series based on the Naughty Dog and PlayStation video game franchise has been greenlit for a third installment.
This was something of a safe bet, given that showrunner Craig Mazin and co-executive producer Neil Druckmann have previously discussed their plans to continue the story with two additional seasons. Nevertheless it’s a big vote of confidence as the hit series returns.
Seasons 2 and 3 are based “The Last of Us: Part II,” the 2020 sequel game that picks up with Joel and Ellie five years after the events of Season 1.