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The Last of Us Recasts Manny and Adds Clea DuVall for Season 3

Craig Mazin is sole showrunner for a season widely viewed as the story’s final chapter.

Overview

  • Jorge Lendeborg Jr. will play Manny in Season 3, replacing Danny Ramirez, who exited due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Clea DuVall has joined the cast as a Seraphite, expanding the show’s portrayal of the opposing faction.
  • The new season is set to shift focus to Abby’s perspective, reflecting the game’s overlapping timeline.
  • Craig Mazin leads Season 3 alone after Neil Druckmann stepped away from creative involvement in 2025.
  • HBO has not announced a premiere date, and reports indicate production is underway or imminent, with HBO’s Casey Bloys saying it “certainly seems” this will be the last season.