The impact of the Hollywood strike
For more than two months now, the screenwriters’ strike has been in full swing in Hollywood. Authors working for the various Los Angeles studios are asking for better working conditions and better recognition, particularly in the face of the emergence of artificial intelligence. What’s more, the actors have just joined the screenwriters and are now on strike alongside them.
The cast of Oppenheimer notably left the promotion of the film to support their colleagues. Currently, this strike has a strong impact on the production schedule for Hollywood films and series. In fact, the start of construction of season 2 of the series The last of Us is interrupted. However, the future of the television show does not seem to be compromised. In any case, this is what suggests Craig Mazin, the co-creator of the series.
All good for season 2
Recently interviewed by Craig Mazin had the time to speak at length about the long-awaited second season of The Last of Us. The showrunner has confirmed that this season will cover the events of The Last of Us Part II and ensures that even players who have already played the game “will be surprised” by this new burst of episodes.
To help them write this season, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin are supported by Halley Gross, who worked on the game’s script, as well as screenwriter and producer Bo Shim. The first episode of this new season has already been written, but for now, due to the strike, production is at a standstill. Nevertheless, Craig Mazin wants to be optimistic and shares excellent news with us: season two should arrive on time, for 2025 as desired by HBO. At least if the strike does not last forever.
An inevitable season 3?
Furthermore, Craig Mazin also confirms that at least a third season is planned. However, the showrunner claims that this third season is not guaranteed to exist and that it logically depends on the success of season 2.
It remains to be seen, therefore, what Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are preparing for us for this rereading of the second opus. Given the success of the first season and his record number of Emmy nominationsit is almost certain that season 2 should meet a similar success, which would therefore ensure the future of the series and the start of season 3. Much like Craig Mazin, fingers crossed.
