Overview
- Danny Ramirez will not return for Season 3, and HBO confirms the role of Manny will be filled by a new actor due to scheduling conflicts.
- Season 3 is set to pivot toward Abby’s perspective, increasing Manny’s prominence compared with his smaller Season 2 presence.
- Craig Mazin remains the sole showrunner after Neil Druckmann stepped back from hands-on duties to focus on Naughty Dog projects.
- Casting for Season 3 is in progress, with production expected to start next year and a release window widely reported as likely in 2027.
- Ramirez is confirmed for Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, and some outlets speculate MCU commitments could be involved, though no specific conflict has been confirmed.