'Succession' and 'Loki' directors join Season 2 of HBO's 'The Last Of Us'

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Mark Mylod is bringing his directorial prowess to another HBO drama series poised to follow in Succession's footsteps, The Last Of Us. Mylod is fresh off his triumphant win at the 2023 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Directing for Succession. He is part of a stellar lineup of four new directors joining the post-apocalyptic zombie drama for its highly anticipated Season 2. Other notable names are Loki's Kate Herron, Nina Lopez-Corrado (Perry Mason), and Stephen Williams (Watchmen). 

These directors will collaborate with the returning talents of Peter Hoar, Emmy-nominated for Season 1's Episode 3, and The Last Of Us co-creators, executive producers, and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Both will resume directing duties. 

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'The Last of Us' Season 2 confirmed for 2025

Fans of The Last of Us TV show can rejoice as HBO has officially confirmed that Season 2 will premiere in 2025. The announcement was made in the latest Max sizzle reel, which showcased the upcoming shows on the streaming service. Season 2 was originally slated for 2025, but the recent Hollywood strikes cast some doubt on the schedule. But with this sneak peek, it looks like it's still on track for 2025.

The second season will continue the story of Ellie and Joel, the survivors of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection. It will also introduce Abby, a new character who plays a pivotal role in The Last of Us: Part II, the video game sequel that the show is based on. Bella Ramsey, who portrays Ellie, admitted that she felt a “big fear” of not meeting the expectations of the fans after the acclaimed first season. It is scheduled to start shooting in Canada in early 2024.

The Last of Us TV show, which is a collaboration between HBO and Naughty Dog, the game developer, debuted in January 2023 and became an instant hit. It received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and was quickly renewed for a second season. The show was created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, who are also the executive producers and writers.

Meanwhile, the future of The Last of Us game series is uncertain. Naughty Dog has reportedly shelved its multiplayer project and has not confirmed the development of The Last of Us: Part III.

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Vancouver to host 'The Last of Us' Season 2 filming in early 2024

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According to a report by Variety, the second season of the hit show The Last of Us will enter production in early 2024. The show, which is based on a video game of the same name, follows Joel and Ellie as they travel across the U.S. to find a cure for a deadly fungal infection. Season 1 of the show was a huge success when it premiered on HBO in January 2023. It was renewed for a second season before the Season 1 finale even aired.

While the exact filming locations of Season 2 have yet to be confirmed, we do know that it will be shot in Vancouver. The city’s mayor Ken Sim confirmed the news on X (Twitter) in March 2023. Season 1 of The Last of Us was filmed in Alberta, including in Calgary, Edmonton, and Canmore.

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'The Last of Us' tipped to shoot second season in Vancouver

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After the first season was shot around Alberta, HBO's The Last of Us looks like it's coming to British Columbia. Fans of The Last of Us game know that Part II takes place in a chunk of the Pacific Northwest. The production team used various locations in Calgary to substitute for Texas, Wyoming, and Missouri. 

HBO announced the renewal of The Last of Us after airing two episodes. It became the second-largest premiere after House of Dragon and since Boardwalk Empire's launch in 2010.

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