Along with the writers and actors, audiences are ready for the Hollywood strikes to end, especially Neil Druckmann. The creator of The Last Of Us revealed when season 2 will be ready to go.
With the ongoing strikes, many projects have come to a sudden halt. Of course, there are gray areas with certain networks where some projects are able to continue with their process, but other major networks such as HBO have completely stopped producing some of their most popular series. To top it all off some shows are even being canceled during the strike. Then there are the shows that patiently wait with their outlines and scripts ready to go when the studios come to their senses. Thankfully Neil Druckmann the creator of The Last Of Us, has revealed to fans when they plan to start filming again.
The Last Of Us was one of the most talked about shows this year. Since the finale all fans can think about is the next season, which is now on hold because of the strike. Not all hope is lost it seems. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Druckmann, revealed that "Season 2 is outlined and ready to film whenever the strike ends." There are even rumors of a third game currently in the works. "As far as the next game at Naughty Dog, I can't say anything. My comms director over there will slaughter me." Not only was it one of the most successful video game adaptations yet, but it also brought an even stronger connection to the characters and fleshed out stories many wondered about.
It's agreed that the strikes have gone on long enough, and they won't stop until the writers and actors get what they are truly owed. While streaming isn't all that new, more and more networks are joining in on the rat race and creating their own subscription services, leaving those who work on shows and film in the dust. Of course, that's not true for every network out there, but the other big networks know what they are doing, and it's not going to work. Shows like The Last Of Us, Cobra Kai, and Stranger Things have to really get rolling along for many reasons, but a main reason is because of the younger actors. Now that fall is just around the corner it's time for shows to get back on track.
Hopefully in the near future when studios and unions can agree on a fair deal audiences will get to reap the rewards of patiently waiting. In the meantime, fans can scratch that itch and play The Last Of Us 2 and get hurt all over again or simply re-watch The Last Of Us on HBO and ugly cry at that too.
Source: Entertainment Weekly