The Last of Us Season 3 Gets Major Filming Update From Villain Actor

Good news for fans of The Last of Us! The actress who plays the show’s main villain has announced she’s preparing to return for Season 3, suggesting that filming will begin soon.

Kaitlyn Dever gears up to begin The Last of Us Season 3 filming

The second season ended with a shocking cliffhanger: Abby and Ellie faced off in a Seattle theater, but we didn’t see how their confrontation ended. Instead, the show flashed back to the beginning of their time in Seattle, signaling a big change in the story. Season 3 will explore this new direction fully.

Kaitlyn Dever recently told Deadline she’s getting ready to start filming and will be heading to begin preparations shortly. She’s thrilled to take on a larger role this season. This season’s storyline will be similar to the video game The Last of Us Part II, shifting perspectives to explore the backstory and motivations of a new character, Abby.

Dever believes fans will enjoy the new season’s approach, which includes exploring Abby’s story from her point of view and revealing more about her past. He’s particularly enthusiastic for viewers to experience these changes.

The actor’s recent statements give us the best idea yet of when Season 3 of The Last of Us will begin filming. This is the most concrete update we’ve had since HBO announced a likely 2027 release date. The start of filming aligns with comments from co-creator Craig Mazin, who suggested the Season 3 storyline could allow for a different rhythm and possibly more episodes than we saw in Season 2.

The upcoming season will also feature returning cast members like Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. Now, all that’s left for fans to do is wait for the official release date of The Last of Us Season 3.

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2026-01-27 05:56