HBO Original drama series The Last of Us has been renewed for a third season, ahead of its season 2 debut. The seven-episode second season of debuts on April 14th on Sky Atlantic (and April 13th in the US on Max).

Season 1 of the series, which is based on the PlayStation video games, proved a huge hit for HBO amongst audiences and critics alike, with 32 million viewers watching per episode in the US by its end and also delivering strong viewing figures for Sky. Meanwhile, the trailer for Season 2 set HBO viewing records.

Season 2 returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars. The season, set five years after the events of the first season, sees Joel and Ellie drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.

Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, commented: “It can’t be overemphasised how proud HBO is for the outstanding achievement we believe the second season of The Last of Us is. Craig, Neil, Carolyn and the entire executive producer team, cast and crew have delivered a masterful follow-up and we’re thrilled to carry the power of Craig and Neil’s storytelling into what we know will be an equally moving and extraordinary third season.”

Craig Mazin, creator, executive producer, writer, and director, said: “We approached season two with the goal of creating something we could be proud of. The end results have exceeded even our most ambitious goals, thanks to our continued collaboration with HBO and the impeccable work of our unparalleled cast and crew. We look forward to continuing the story of The Last of Us with season 3.”

Neil Druckmann, creator, executive producer, writer, and director, added: “To see The Last of Us brought to life so beautifully and faithfully has been a career highlight for me, and I am grateful for the fans’ enthusiastic and overwhelming support. Much of that success is thanks to my partner in crime, Craig Mazin, our partnership with HBO, and our team at PlayStation Productions. On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog, our cast, and crew, thank you so much for allowing us this opportunity. We’re thrilled to bring you more of The Last of Us.”

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