In addition, Halley Gross has also announced she will no longer be working on the HBO series. Gross previously co-wrote “The Last of Us Part II” with Druckmann and worked as an executive producer and writer on the HBO series.

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'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.