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Neil Druckmann

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Neil Druckmann Steps Back From The Last of Us Season 3 as Craig Mazin Takes the Helm

He timed his exit to the start of the Season 3 writers’ room to refocus on Intergalactic, keeping only a high‑level role to guard fidelity.

The Last of Us Scores 16 Emmy Nominations as Druckmann Exits, Season 3 Slated for 2027

Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross Depart HBO’s The Last of Us, Leaving Craig Mazin as Sole Showrunner