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The Turbulent Turn of The Last of Us TV Adaptation: A Deep Dive into Creative Shake-ups and Fan Reactions
Neil Duckman's Departure Sparks Controversy and Speculation
This week, fans and industry insiders alike were thrown into speculation and concern following the announcement that Neil Duckman has stepped down as showrunner for The Last of Us HBO series, specifically for its third season. Duckman, a pivotal figure in the show's success, shared a statement explaining his decision: he described it as a "difficult" choice to leave his creative involvement, emphasizing that with Season 2 behind him—an acclaimed season—he now felt it was time to shift his focus to his work at Naughty Dog, including a new game project, The Intergalactic Heretic Space Profit Margin.