The Last of Us Season 3 Adds Peter Sarsgaard
Originally published Jun 12, 2026
By Eddie Makuch · GameSpot
AI-generated summary based on GameSpot · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 12, 2026
Key points
- Production for The Last of Us Season 3 has paused due to the World Cup in Vancouver.
- Peter Sarsgaard will play Amon, a new recurring character and Seraphites leader.
- Sarsgaard has over 70 acting credits and has been Emmy-nominated for his TV roles.
- Craig Mazin is now the sole showrunner for Season 3, following Neil Druckmann's exit.
- The season will focus on Abby, with Ellie also appearing, and may be the show's final season.
Production for HBO's The Last of Us Season 3 has paused temporarily due to the World Cup being held in Vancouver, where the show films. Deadline reports that the hiatus is expected to last about a month, with filming resuming later in 2026 and the season likely debuting in 2027. Meanwhile, veteran actor Peter Sarsgaard has joined the cast as Amon, a new recurring character and leader of the Seraphites. Sarsgaard, known for roles in films like Garden State and The Batman, brings significant experience to the role. Craig Mazin is now the sole showrunner for Season 3, following Neil Druckmann's departure. The season will focus on Abby, with Ellie also appearing. The story will continue to expand beyond the original games, introducing new characters like Amon and Kathleen, played by Melanie Lynskey.
Read the original story: GameSpot — by Eddie Makuch