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The Last of Uscomposer shared a major tease about the future of the hit HBO series. And their latest update will surely please avid fans who want to see more of the show.
Jake Staley, an American composer and producer known for his contributions to television, film, video games, and commercials, includingThe Last of Us, recently spoke about the series.The Last of Usis a live-action adaptation ofNaughty Dog’s hit video game series of the same name.The Last of UsSeason 1 debuted in January 2023 and fans loved it due to its faithful adaptation of the game and the stars' strong performances. The critics and audience loved it. The second season was released in April, and while critics applauded it with a 92% rating, the audience had mixed reactions, and it was evident in its 37% audience score onRotten Tomatoes. Prior to the release of Season 2,HBOgreenlit Season 3. However, the composer hinted that fans could get multiple seasons after Season 2.
Staley recently appeared in an interview onThe Last of Us: Savage Starlightpodcast. He shared his knowledge about the beloved show and according to him, the show could go beyond Season 3. “There’ll be at least two more seasons, no question,” he said on the podcast. “At least. That’s all I’m gonna say.” Of course, Staley is a reliable source because he is directly involved in the project. He collaborates with lead composers Gustavo Santaolalla and David Fleming for the series. Staley served as an additional composer across 16 episodes ofThe Last of Usfrom 2023 to 2025. He contributed to the show’s atmospheric and emotionally resonant score. His work is featured in several tracks, including “The Quarantine Zone,” “Cargo,” “Greater Purpose,” and “Hive Mind,” which blend seamlessly with the series' post-apocalyptic themes.
Staley’s announcement is not surprising because whenshowrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmanntalked about the show earlier this year before Season 2 was released, the former also mentioned a potential Season 4. In an interview withGamesRadar+, Mazin said they were “going big.” In the same interview, he acknowledged the allegations from some fans that they were dragging the story, and while he couldn’t promise how many seasons were left for the show, he mentioned that a fourth season is a possibility, considering their own phase in developing the series. According to Mazin, even HBO would ask them for the number of episodes per season, but they weighed it on what feels right for them. He explained:
We did season 1 the way we thought was correct and we’re doing season 2 and season 3 and perhaps the season 4 the way that we think is correct.
The Last of Ushaving a fourth season will be a treat to fans. Many want to see more of the beloved show. Also, this makes sense since even the creators feel that the events from the game’sPart IIcannot be told in a single season, hence the need for a fourth season to wrap things up. With Mazin previously sayingThe Last of UsSeason 3will focus onKaitlyn Denver’s Abby, the fourth one will probably take the story back to Ellie’s storyline and show the aftermath of her violent quest and its impact on her identity and relationships. It could also explore Ellie and Dina’s separation and the former’s struggles with guilt and trauma. There are also possibilities that it will continue Lev’s story and expand it beyond the game’s original content. The show has many stories to tell, and fans are excited about the possibility of having more seasons.
