2 crucial authors of HBO’s seriesThe Last of United States are proceeding, according to statements on Instagram the other day. Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the franchise, and Halley Gross, co-writer of The Last of United States Part 2 and regular author on the program, are both leaving before work starts on season 3.

Both were credited as executive manufacturers on the program; Druckmann often contributed composing to episodes, as did Gross, and Druckmann likewise directed. Druckmann and Gross co-wrote the 2nd video game, The Last of United States Part 2

Druckmann stated in his statement post:

I’ve made the tough choice to step far from my imaginative participation in The Last of United States on HBO. With work finished on season 2 and before any significant work begins on season 3, now is the correct time for me to shift my total focus to Naughty Dog and its future tasks, consisting of composing and directing our interesting next video game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetin addition to my duties as Studio Head and Head of Creative.

Co-creating the program has actually been a profession emphasize. It’s been an honor to work along with Craig Mazin to executive fruit and vegetables, direct and compose on the last 2 seasons. I’m deeply appreciative for the thoughtful technique and commitment the skilled cast and team required to adjusting The Last of United States Part I and the continued adjustment of The Last of United States Part II

And Gross stated: