‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Had Been Auditioning Actors With Video Game Scenes Due to Writers Strike, But Is Now on Hold (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter “The Last of Us” Season 2 is feeling the effects of the writers’ strike. Casting for the second season of the smash hit HBO series had been underway until earlier this week when it was put on hold, according to an individual with knowledge of the production.
Prior to that, however, multiple sources say that the casting team was asking actors to read sides taken directly from “The Last of Us Part II,” the video game on which the second season will be based, due to the fact that there are no scripts for Season 2 at this time.
The hope is for the season to begin shooting in early 2024 in Vancouver. The lack of Season 2 scripts is by no means surprising, as series co-creator and showrunner Craig Mazin has been spotted on the picket line with his fellow Writers Guild of America (WGA) members in recent days.
He is not currently doing any writing or producing work (including being involved in casting) on Season 2, in keeping with WGA strike guidelines.
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