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'The Last of Us' Series Hit With Huge Loss as Major Character Will be Recast

'The Last of Us' Series Hit With Huge Loss as Major Character Will be Recast

Summary

Season 3 of HBO's "The Last of Us" series will have a major character recast due to scheduling conflicts. Danny Ramirez, who played Manny Alvarez, cannot return for this season. The series, adapted from a popular video game, may face further challenges as some creative changes have unsettled fans.

Key Facts

  • "The Last of Us" is an HBO series based on a popular video game.
  • Danny Ramirez played the character Manny Alvarez in Season 2.
  • Scheduling conflicts prevent Ramirez from being in Season 3, so his role will be recast.
  • The show's Season 2 had a low audience approval rating of 37 percent.
  • Creative changes in the adaptation have upset some fans of the video game.
  • Neil Druckmann, originally a key creative voice, is stepping back to focus on other work.
  • There is uncertainty about the continuation of the series to a fourth season.

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