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The Last of Us Recasts Manny for Season 3 as Clea DuVall Joins the Cast

Season 3 shifts to Abby’s perspective under sole showrunner Craig Mazin, with outlets describing it as likely the final chapter.

Overview

  • Jorge Lendeborg Jr. will play Manny in Season 3, replacing Danny Ramirez, who exited due to scheduling conflicts.
  • Clea DuVall has been cast as a Seraphite, adding to the faction-focused storyline introduced previously.
  • Craig Mazin leads the season after Neil Druckmann stepped back from creative duties, though Druckmann remains an executive producer.
  • Coverage indicates the new season is being developed as an Abby-led arc that many expect to conclude the HBO adaptation.
  • Production preparation is underway for a projected 2027 premiere window, according to multiple reports.