A show known for its devastating character departures now has a big one behind the scenes: The Last of Us co-showrunner Neil Druckmann is exiting the HBO hit series.

Neil Druckmann, who co-created and directed the Naughty Dog video games for Sony Playstation and has been quite hands on throughout the first two seasons of the TV adaptation, will take a step back from the series creatively for Season 3, sources confirm to Deadline.

Neil Druckmann's surprising exit from HBO's ‘The Last of Us’ raises questions about the future of Season 3, as Craig Mazin takes the helm. Fans express concerns over the show's authenticity and emotional depth with the creative shift.