The Last of Us fans might have to wait a little longer for Season 2 to hit cable television and Max. Recent developments in the industry have forced a delay in the production of the highly anticipated follow-up season to the massively successful live-action adaptation of the Naughty Dog game. The production delays are mostly due to the still-ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
The industry-altering dispute, which has now extended into its second month, has put the production of various films and TV shows on hold. The Last of Us, which previously aired on HBO Max, is likely waiting for a resolution until things can go further.
According to Variety, production on The Last of Us Season 2 hadn't gotten deep yet, as it was still in its casting stage. The incoming actors would've had to read scripts from The Last of Us Part 2 as there still isn't a script finished for the second season.
The main crux of the issues that the WGA is fighting for at the moment is fair pay and better working conditions. Until it is resolved, the expected release date of the second season remains in limbo but it's safe to assume that it might not hit its current release window.