Overview

• Kaitlyn Dever will lead Season 3 as Abby, retelling the Seattle events of Part II from her perspective.
• Showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin say HBO granted them creative freedom to pursue controversial decisions, including major character deaths.
• The new season will emphasize water-themed storytelling over the fire-and-destruction style of earlier installments.
• Bella Ramsey’s Ellie is expected to play a much smaller role as the narrative pivots to Abby’s motivations.
• Composer Jake Staley has confirmed plans for at least four seasons to fully complete Ellie and Abby’s intertwined story.