'The Last Of Us' Is The Latest Show To Have Production Stopped Due To Writer Strike, Season Two Delayed

TV & Film

May 13

After 11 Days, the Writer Strike continues. Reports have already come out each day of project after project that’s been delayed, suspended, or impacted by the picket lines of the WGA members. In addition, more and more people and groups have come out in support of the writers pushing back against the corporate power of the AMPTP.

The latest to feel the effects seems to be the production of season two of The Last of Us, HBOs hit adaptation of the best-selling game. According to Variety, casting has been halted for the second season as a result of the strike. Writers and Co-Creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman, are not working on the season at this point. Mazin himself has been spotted on the picket line.

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It is rather early in the production of season two, which was quickly announced given season one’s glowing accolades. Since it is so early, it is unknown how much of a role Druckman, who served as director and writer for the games, will serve in season two. Mazin wrote the majority of the first season’s episodes, with Druckman co-writing the premier and the finale, as well as serving as the sole writer for episode seven.

Season two is expected to begin filming in early 2024 in Vancouver, and while season one closely matched the first game’s beats, it’s been suggested that there may be some changes for season two.

Season one of The Last of Us can be streamed in its entirety on HBO Max, soon to become just Max.

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