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Danny Ramirez Exits The Last of Us Ahead of Season 3 as HBO Plans Recast

Reports cite scheduling conflicts linked to his Marvel film slate.

Overview

  • The character Manny Alvarez will continue in the series with a new actor to be cast for Season 3.
  • Ramirez appeared in four Season 2 episodes as Manny, a key ally in Abby’s circle introduced last season.
  • Outlets point to his commitments as Joaquin Torres, the new Falcon, in Captain America: Brave New World and the 2026 film Avengers: Doomsday.
  • Filming on Season 3 has not begun, with production expected to start in early 2026 and a release projected around 2027.
  • Behind the scenes, showrunner Craig Mazin has teased a major perspective shift, and reports say Neil Druckmann will not write or direct this season.