Exclusive: Inside Scoop on Last of Us Season 2 Production Challenges Amidst Writers and Actors' Battle for Fair Pay
Despite ongoing strikes for fair pay by writers and actors, The Last of Us Season 2 remains on track for its scheduled release, ensuring fans can still anticipate the highly-anticipated continuation of the series
The showrunner of The Last of Us, Craig Mazin, has addressed the production timeline of season 2 in light of both actors and writers seeking fair pay.
During a recent interview with Deadline, Mazin shared an update regarding the status of The Last of Us season 2 amidst the ongoing strikes by the actors and writers. Mazin acknowledged that, despite the actors' strike, there remains a chance for the second season to meet its initial release date in 2025.
We have a clear understanding of the entire season, and I managed to write and submit the first episode just before the deadline. Now, I'm engaging in a process of brainstorming while walking, which I don't consider to be unproductive. I take walks and envision the scenes in my mind. Once the current situation is resolved and the companies come to their senses, I'll have to work extremely hard to meet the deadlines. Our goal is to ensure that the show airs as scheduled.
Fortunately, we had a bit more flexibility due to the need to coordinate production with the weather. Since much of our work takes place outdoors, our schedule hasn't been immediately affected. However, we're approaching a point where we can't indefinitely maintain our original start dates. If these strikes continue for much longer, we will inevitably need to make adjustments, which not only impacts us but also the audience and HBO. We all desire to return to work as soon as possible. Everyone involved, including the network professionals on the ground, wants to find a solution. So, let's remain hopeful.
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Source: Deadline
