A major creative force behind The Last of US Video Game Series co-producer and hit HBO optimization, Neel Drukman, has announced that it is moving away from the show before the start of Season 3. This unexpected step has surprised fans and has raised questions about what comes next for the HBO series.
Druckmann says this is the right time
Drukman confirmed his decision in a statement shared on the official Instagram account of mischievous dog. “I have decided to move away from our creative participation in the last of us on HBO,” he said.
“With the completion of the complete work on Season 2 and starting with any meaningful work on season 3, now the right time for me is to write and direct my exciting next game, intergalactic: The Heritic Prophet, including writing and directing my responsibilities as the head of studio head and creative.”
He said that the co-producing of the show was highlighted a career and said that it was an honor to work with Craig Majin to write executive production, direct and the last two sessions. He shared that he was deeply grateful to the thoughtful approach and brought to the Light of US Part I for the dedication of talented artists and crew and continued to adapt to the final part II of the US.
Hailey gross also steps back
Haley Gross, who wrote the last part of the US Part II with Druckmann and also served as an executive manufacturer and writer in the HBO series, also announced his departure. Gross on Instagram shared, “With great care and thoughts, I have decided to withdraw a step from my day-to-day work.” Neel, Craig, HBO and working with this remarkable artists and crew are changing life. “
What does it mean for season 3 here
The Last of HBO became one of the biggest shows of 1 HBO when it premiered in 2023. Season 2, which fell earlier this year, continued the story with high praise. HBO renewed the series for season 3 in April.
Craig Magin, who co-produced the series with Drukman, said it was a creative dream to work with Neil and to customize his stunning work for HBO. He said that when Drukman focuses on his next game, he will continue to work with artists and crew to give the show audience.
Fans now wonder how season 3 will move forward without Drukman and Gross. Will HBO bring new authors or shows to the show? Or will Majin take more creative control alone?
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