Gabriel Luna says Bella Ramsey has become the de facto leader on the set of The Last of Us season 3 after Pedro Pascal’s departure.
Key points
- Gabriel Luna publicly acknowledges Bella Ramsey’s growing influence on set, dubbing her "the general."
- Season 3 will adapt the latter half of The Last of Us Part II, centering on Abby’s point of view.
- Production is on schedule for a 2027 premiere, with filming slated to finish by November 2026.
In a recent interview with Variety, reported by Yahoo, actor Gabriel Luna described Bella Ramsey as the "general" of the current production of The Last of Us season 3, noting that Pedro Pascal’s on‑screen presence has been reduced.
Luna praised Ramsey’s on‑set energy and talent, calling her one of the world’s greatest actors and saying he follows her lead wherever she goes.
Ramsey's new on‑set role
He also hinted that the upcoming season will explore a range of perspectives, adapting the second half of The Last of Us Part II, which shifts the narrative focus to the character Abby.
Principal photography began in British Columbia in March 2026 and is scheduled to wrap in November, with HBO planning a 2027 release for the third season.
Season 3 storyline shift
Craig Mazin now serves as the sole showrunner after Neil Druckmann stepped away in July 2025; Kaitlyn Dever heads the Abby storyline alongside returning cast members Isabela Merced, Young Mazino and Jeffrey Wright.
Reader questions
When is The Last of Us season 3 expected to air?
HBO has indicated a 2027 release window for the third season.
Who will lead the Abby storyline in season 3?
Kaitlyn Dever has been cast to lead the Abby arc, joining returning actors Isabela Merced, Young Mazino and Jeffrey Wright.
Source: yahoo.com
