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Kaitlyn Dever Tells Fans to 'Just Buckle Up' for The Last of Us Season 3

Dever, who portrayed Abby’s pivotal revenge arc in Season 2, said showrunner Craig Mazin warned her of even greater emotional stakes ahead.

Overview

  • HBO has officially greenlit Season 3 with production slated to begin in 2026 and a projected premiere in 2027.
  • Kaitlyn Dever filmed Abby’s landmark revenge scene just days after her mother’s funeral, drawing on personal grief for the performance.
  • Dever credited Pedro Pascal with on-set support and praised his decision to share behind-the-scenes photos to remind fans of the story’s fictional nature.
  • Season 3 is expected to center on Abby’s journey and deepen the series’ exploration of grief and revenge in its post-apocalyptic world.
  • Nico Parker, who played Sarah in Season 1, revealed she still hasn’t watched Season 2’s depiction of Joel’s death because of its emotional impact.