Clea DuVall Joins ‘The Last of Us’; Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Replaces Manny
Clea DuVall and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. are the newest additions to the cast of HBO’s acclaimed series, The Last of Us, for its upcoming third season. DuVall, known for her role in Poker Face, will portray a Seraphite. Lendeborg, recognized for his performance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, will step into the role of Manny. He replaces Danny Ramirez, who played the character in Season 2 but cannot return due to scheduling conflicts.
Production Details of The Last of Us
The Last of Us has garnered attention as a post-apocalyptic series co-created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the original game’s creator. The show has already been confirmed for a third season, which will mark a significant closure to the narrative. The announcement of the third season came before the second one premiered in April.
Showrunner Changes
Craig Mazin, who previously shared showrunning duties with Druckmann, will lead the series solo in Season 3 following Druckmann’s departure. This shift in responsibilities is expected to bring a new direction to the story.
Story Perspective and Key Characters
- Season 3 will be primarily narrated from Abby’s perspective, played by Kaytlin Dever.
- Dever will join Bella Ramsey, who continues in her role as the lead character.
Executive Production Team
The executive production team includes several notable names alongside Mazin, such as Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells. Halley Gross serves as a writer and co-executive producer for the season.
Production Partners
The Last of Us is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, supported by PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
Representatives
- Clea DuVall is represented by UTA.
- Jorge Lendeborg Jr. is represented by Verve, Mosaic, and Hansen Jacobson Teller.
As anticipation builds for Season 3 of The Last of Us, fans are eager to see how the narrative unfolds and the impact of new cast members. Stay tuned for further updates from Filmogaz.com as the season progresses.
