It's already been over a year for since The Last of Us wrapped up its first season and, thanks to last year's Hollywood strikes, the series now won't return until 2025.
Today, it's been confirmed it will be back with fewer episodes than season 1. In an interview with Deadline (via SFFGazette.com), co-creators, executive producers, showrunners and directors Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann confirmed season 2 will consist of seven episodes. On the plus side, they'll boast longer runtimes.
The story, which adapts The Last of Us Part II video game, is also expected to continue into a third and possibly fourth season!
"The story material that we got from Part II of the game is way more than the story material that was in the first game, so part of what we had to do from the start was figure out how to tell that story across seasons," Mazin tells the trade.
Today, it's been confirmed it will be back with fewer episodes than season 1. In an interview with Deadline (via SFFGazette.com), co-creators, executive producers, showrunners and directors Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann confirmed season 2 will consist of seven episodes. On the plus side, they'll boast longer runtimes.
The story, which adapts The Last of Us Part II video game, is also expected to continue into a third and possibly fourth season!
"The story material that we got from Part II of the game is way more than the story material that was in the first game, so part of what we had to do from the start was figure out how to tell that story across seasons," Mazin tells the trade.
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
We first crossed paths with Isaac Dixon in The Last of Us Part II; the leader of the Washington Liberation Front, he's an antagonist in the game and someone it appears we'll soon learn more about.
A newly revealed set photo (first shared on GameFragger.com) from The Last of Us season 2 shows Jeffrey Wright suited up as a younger version of the villain. The game only revealed a few minor details about his past, including the fact he moved to Seattle after serving in the United States Marine Corps. In the present, he's Abby's boss and she's his most trusted soldier.
Interestingly, the uniform suggests Isaac is working for Fedra at this point in the timeline, suggesting the TV series will explore how and why he turned on them after becoming one of the many people who rebelled against military control.
It's also possible The Last of Us TV...
A newly revealed set photo (first shared on GameFragger.com) from The Last of Us season 2 shows Jeffrey Wright suited up as a younger version of the villain. The game only revealed a few minor details about his past, including the fact he moved to Seattle after serving in the United States Marine Corps. In the present, he's Abby's boss and she's his most trusted soldier.
Interestingly, the uniform suggests Isaac is working for Fedra at this point in the timeline, suggesting the TV series will explore how and why he turned on them after becoming one of the many people who rebelled against military control.
It's also possible The Last of Us TV...
- 5/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Jeffrey Wright is returning to HBO — and to the world of The Last of Us.
The Emmy winner and recent Oscar nominee has joined the cast for season two of The Last of Us, based on the best-selling video game franchise. Wright will have a recurring role as Isaac, the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group. It’s familiar territory for Wright, who provided the voice for Isaac in The Last of Us Part II game.
Wright is one of a number of new additions to the cast for season two, which is in production and slated for a 2025 premiere. The coming season will also feature Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord and Danny Ramirez, and Catherine O’Hara will be a guest star.
Leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return, along with fellow season one actors Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley.
The Emmy winner and recent Oscar nominee has joined the cast for season two of The Last of Us, based on the best-selling video game franchise. Wright will have a recurring role as Isaac, the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group. It’s familiar territory for Wright, who provided the voice for Isaac in The Last of Us Part II game.
Wright is one of a number of new additions to the cast for season two, which is in production and slated for a 2025 premiere. The coming season will also feature Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord and Danny Ramirez, and Catherine O’Hara will be a guest star.
Leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return, along with fellow season one actors Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley.
- 5/24/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeffrey Wright has joined “The Last of Us” Season 2 at HBO, Variety has learned.
Wright will appear in the role of Isaac, whom he previously played in “The Last Us Part II” video game. The character is described as “the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.”
Wright will appear in the series alongside returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as well as Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley. New cast members this season include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in an undisclosed role.
Wright is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He recently received his first Academy Award...
Wright will appear in the role of Isaac, whom he previously played in “The Last Us Part II” video game. The character is described as “the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.”
Wright will appear in the series alongside returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as well as Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley. New cast members this season include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars in an undisclosed role.
Wright is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He recently received his first Academy Award...
- 5/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh off his Academy Award nomination, Jeffrey Wright is returning to HBO for the highly-anticipated Season 2 of “The Last of Us.”
The Oscar-nominated “American Fiction” actor, who previously won an Emmy for “Westworld,” is set to play Isaac in the video game adaptation series. Isaac is billed as a “quietly powerful leader of a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.”
Wright also voiced Isaac in “The Last of Us Part II” video game, making his casting a full circle choice for the Emmy-winning series adaptation.
Wright formerly starred in fellow HBO series “Westworld.” Wright was further rumored to have a spinoff series of “The Batman” at Max; the project has since been stalled as “The Penguin” series and “The Batman: Part II” film both move forward.
The actor is repped by CAA, Strategic PR, and the...
The Oscar-nominated “American Fiction” actor, who previously won an Emmy for “Westworld,” is set to play Isaac in the video game adaptation series. Isaac is billed as a “quietly powerful leader of a large militia group who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy.”
Wright also voiced Isaac in “The Last of Us Part II” video game, making his casting a full circle choice for the Emmy-winning series adaptation.
Wright formerly starred in fellow HBO series “Westworld.” Wright was further rumored to have a spinoff series of “The Batman” at Max; the project has since been stalled as “The Penguin” series and “The Batman: Part II” film both move forward.
The actor is repped by CAA, Strategic PR, and the...
- 5/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Thanks to GameFragger.com, we have the first images of Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie from the upcoming second season of HBO's The Last of Us.
Shared by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, both characters look very much in line with their respective video game counterparts, though there are already more complaints on social media about Ramsey looking too young for the role.
She is now 20, a year older than Ellie was in The Last of Us Part II. The video game version looked quite a bit older than 19 when players were placed in her shoes, and we're sure such a youthful-looking Ellie will only make what's to come in season 2 more harrowing.
It's also been confirmed that, following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the...
Shared by Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content, during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, both characters look very much in line with their respective video game counterparts, though there are already more complaints on social media about Ramsey looking too young for the role.
She is now 20, a year older than Ellie was in The Last of Us Part II. The video game version looked quite a bit older than 19 when players were placed in her shoes, and we're sure such a youthful-looking Ellie will only make what's to come in season 2 more harrowing.
It's also been confirmed that, following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
HBO has released the first photos from The Last of Us Season 2, featuring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, unveiled the photos during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
The season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria.
The previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann wrote and executive produced The Last of Us.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
The season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria.
The previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann wrote and executive produced The Last of Us.
- 5/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The first look at Season 2 of “The Last of Us” was unveiled on Wednesday featuring stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys debuted the images during the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation in New York City.
The show chronicles the story of Joel (Pascal) and Ellie (Ramsey) as they navigate a world overrun with zombies infected with a parasitic fungus — not to mention the ruthless vigilantes, mercenaries and cannibals just as desperate to survive. Just as the first season of “The Last of Us” was adapted from the acclaimed 2013 video game of the same title, Season 2 of the series is expected to follow the events of its 2020 sequel, “The Last of Us Part II,” which deals with the fallout from Joel’s actions in the season 1 finale.
Along with Pascal and Ramsey, other returning cast include Gabriel Luna as Joel’s brother, Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Tommy’s wife,...
The show chronicles the story of Joel (Pascal) and Ellie (Ramsey) as they navigate a world overrun with zombies infected with a parasitic fungus — not to mention the ruthless vigilantes, mercenaries and cannibals just as desperate to survive. Just as the first season of “The Last of Us” was adapted from the acclaimed 2013 video game of the same title, Season 2 of the series is expected to follow the events of its 2020 sequel, “The Last of Us Part II,” which deals with the fallout from Joel’s actions in the season 1 finale.
Along with Pascal and Ramsey, other returning cast include Gabriel Luna as Joel’s brother, Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Tommy’s wife,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
The Last Of Us Season 2 won’t debut until 2025, but HBO is already teasing what’s to come.
First look photos from the second season were released during Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront presentation on Wednesday, featuring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie.
The photos don’t give away much in terms of the plot, though that’s to be expected as production just recently began on Season 2. So far, details remain scarce.
The photo of Pascal features Joel standing outside at night, speaking with someone whose back is to the camera. In the next photo, it appears to be daytime, though Ellie is creeping inside of a building with her weapon at the ready in case anything goes wrong.
See both photos in their entirety below.
Bella Ramsey as Ellie in ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Pedro Pascal as Joel in ‘The Last Of Us’ Season...
First look photos from the second season were released during Warner Bros. Discovery’s Upfront presentation on Wednesday, featuring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie.
The photos don’t give away much in terms of the plot, though that’s to be expected as production just recently began on Season 2. So far, details remain scarce.
The photo of Pascal features Joel standing outside at night, speaking with someone whose back is to the camera. In the next photo, it appears to be daytime, though Ellie is creeping inside of a building with her weapon at the ready in case anything goes wrong.
See both photos in their entirety below.
Bella Ramsey as Ellie in ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Pedro Pascal as Joel in ‘The Last Of Us’ Season...
- 5/15/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
It’ll just be a little longer until audiences get more “The Last of Us.”
Season 2 of the hit HBO series will premiere in 2025, but today, fans can get a glimpse at the new cast members joining Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
During the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content Casey Bloys unveiled the first look at “The Last of Us” Season 2. As previously announced, new cast members include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Returning actors in addition to Pascal and Ramsey are Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria.
“The Last of Us” is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television...
Season 2 of the hit HBO series will premiere in 2025, but today, fans can get a glimpse at the new cast members joining Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
During the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content Casey Bloys unveiled the first look at “The Last of Us” Season 2. As previously announced, new cast members include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Returning actors in addition to Pascal and Ramsey are Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria.
“The Last of Us” is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television...
- 5/15/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
HBO is building out the cast for season two of The Last of Us.
The hit series based on the video game franchise has added four actors to its ensemble: Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle and Spencer Lord. Their casting comes as the show is gearing up to begin production in the spring, for a likely 2025 premiere.
The four new additions to the cast join the previously announced Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino and Catherine O’Hara. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are set to return in their lead roles of Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us is set in 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Season one centered on Joel and Ellie’s journey out of a quarantine zone and across what’s left of the United States as they came to depend on each other for survival.
In season two, Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick,...
The hit series based on the video game franchise has added four actors to its ensemble: Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle and Spencer Lord. Their casting comes as the show is gearing up to begin production in the spring, for a likely 2025 premiere.
The four new additions to the cast join the previously announced Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino and Catherine O’Hara. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are set to return in their lead roles of Joel and Ellie.
The Last of Us is set in 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Season one centered on Joel and Ellie’s journey out of a quarantine zone and across what’s left of the United States as they came to depend on each other for survival.
In season two, Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Last of Us is expanding its Season 2 cast, adding Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick), Ariela Barer (How To Blow Up a Pipeline), Tati Gabrielle (You) and Spencer Lord (Riverdale).
Based on Naughty Dog’s video game, The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
Ramirez will play Manny, a loyal soldier whose sunny outlook belies the pain of old wounds and a fear that he will fail his friends when they need him most.
Barer portrays Mel., a young doctor whose commitment to saving lives is challenged by the realities of war and tribalism.
Based on Naughty Dog’s video game, The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
Ramirez will play Manny, a loyal soldier whose sunny outlook belies the pain of old wounds and a fear that he will fail his friends when they need him most.
Barer portrays Mel., a young doctor whose commitment to saving lives is challenged by the realities of war and tribalism.
- 3/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Last of Us” Season 2 has added four new cast members, Variety has learned.
Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have all joined the hit HBO series’ second season.
Ramirez will play Manny, described as “a loyal soldier whose sunny outlook belies the pain of old wounds and a fear that he will fail his friends when they need him most.” Barer will play Mel, said to be “a young doctor whose commitment to saving lives is challenged by the realities of war and tribalism.”
Gabrielle has been cast as Nora, “a military medic struggling to come to terms with the sins of her past.” And Lord will appear as Owen, “a gentle soul trapped in a warrior’s body, condemned to fight an enemy he refuses to hate.”
Ramirez is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, Viewpoint, and Hansen Jacobson. Barer is repped by Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment,...
Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have all joined the hit HBO series’ second season.
Ramirez will play Manny, described as “a loyal soldier whose sunny outlook belies the pain of old wounds and a fear that he will fail his friends when they need him most.” Barer will play Mel, said to be “a young doctor whose commitment to saving lives is challenged by the realities of war and tribalism.”
Gabrielle has been cast as Nora, “a military medic struggling to come to terms with the sins of her past.” And Lord will appear as Owen, “a gentle soul trapped in a warrior’s body, condemned to fight an enemy he refuses to hate.”
Ramirez is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, Viewpoint, and Hansen Jacobson. Barer is repped by Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Catherine O’Hara has been cast in “The Last of Us” Season 2 at HBO, Variety has learned.
Details on the character O’Hara will be playing are being kept under wraps. She joins returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the hit series alongside new cast members Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.
O’Hara is one of the most celebrated comedic actresses in modern times, having first broken out during her time on the acclaimed sketch comedy series “Sctv.” She is best known most recently for her starring role in the comedy series “Schitt’s Creek,” on which she played Moira Rose throughout the show’s six-season run. She received two Emmy nominations for the show, winning the award for best actress in a comedy in 2020 for the final season. O’Hara is also known for her work in the films of...
Details on the character O’Hara will be playing are being kept under wraps. She joins returning series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the hit series alongside new cast members Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby.
O’Hara is one of the most celebrated comedic actresses in modern times, having first broken out during her time on the acclaimed sketch comedy series “Sctv.” She is best known most recently for her starring role in the comedy series “Schitt’s Creek,” on which she played Moira Rose throughout the show’s six-season run. She received two Emmy nominations for the show, winning the award for best actress in a comedy in 2020 for the final season. O’Hara is also known for her work in the films of...
- 2/2/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Catherine O’Hara has joined the cast of The Last Of Us Season 2.
HBO is staying tight lipped about her casting for now, saying only that O’Hara will be guest starring in an “undisclosed role.”
O’Hara is the first guest star to be announced after HBO made several major additions to the cast for the second installment of the post-apocalyptic drama based on the video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog for PlayStation. HBO recently cast Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Young Mazino as Jesse.
The series has become somewhat of a guest star showcase, as Season 1 featured the likes of Nick Offerman, Storm Reid and Murray Bartlett among its guest stars. The first season dominated the guest acting categories at the 75th Emmy Awards with seven nominations. Reid and Offerman took home the trophies. Guest roles in The Last of Us...
HBO is staying tight lipped about her casting for now, saying only that O’Hara will be guest starring in an “undisclosed role.”
O’Hara is the first guest star to be announced after HBO made several major additions to the cast for the second installment of the post-apocalyptic drama based on the video game of the same name developed by Naughty Dog for PlayStation. HBO recently cast Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Young Mazino as Jesse.
The series has become somewhat of a guest star showcase, as Season 1 featured the likes of Nick Offerman, Storm Reid and Murray Bartlett among its guest stars. The first season dominated the guest acting categories at the 75th Emmy Awards with seven nominations. Reid and Offerman took home the trophies. Guest roles in The Last of Us...
- 2/2/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
From the majestic-but-aged environs inhabited by the British royals Netflix’s in “The Crown” and the decadent sun-drenched luxury of the San Domenico Palace resort in Taormina, Sicily, in HBO’s “The White Lotus” to the foreboding Ontario wilderness where a girls’ soccer team is stranded in Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” the locations used in this year’s Emmy-nominated dramas loom so large they can be viewed as characters unto themselves that interact with the performers and help shape the narrative.
It’s especially true of the role Albuquerque, N.M., plays in AMC’s “Better Call Saul.” There’s no telling if the series would even exist if creator Vince Gilligan had gotten his way back in the mid-2000s and the studio suits at Sony agreed to let him use Riverside, Calif., as the setting for its predecessor “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013), which established the “Saul” characters and their dramatic universe.
It’s especially true of the role Albuquerque, N.M., plays in AMC’s “Better Call Saul.” There’s no telling if the series would even exist if creator Vince Gilligan had gotten his way back in the mid-2000s and the studio suits at Sony agreed to let him use Riverside, Calif., as the setting for its predecessor “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013), which established the “Saul” characters and their dramatic universe.
- 8/19/2023
- by Todd Longwell
- Variety Film + TV
Jacqueline Lesko has been promoted to President of Production at Word Games — the production company founded by multiple Emmy-winning writer, producer and director Craig Mazin, which is best known for its work on HBO’s smash hit series Chernobyl and The Last of Us.
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Lesko co-exec produced The Last of Us Season 1 and will exec produce the second season of the post-apocalyptic zombie show, co-created by Mazin and Neil Druckmann. She was also a co-producer on Mazin’s 2019 limited series Chernobyl, examining the fallout of the Soviet nuclear disaster, prior to Word Games producing the award-winning short George Lucas in Love,...
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Lesko co-exec produced The Last of Us Season 1 and will exec produce the second season of the post-apocalyptic zombie show, co-created by Mazin and Neil Druckmann. She was also a co-producer on Mazin’s 2019 limited series Chernobyl, examining the fallout of the Soviet nuclear disaster, prior to Word Games producing the award-winning short George Lucas in Love,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Word Games Entertainment, the production company founded by “Chernobyl” and “The Last of Us” showrunner Craig Mazin, announced on Monday that it has promoted Jacqueline Lesko as its president of production.
“Jacqueline has been an integral part of our company’s growth and success for a decade now, and the proof of her value is right there on the screen for everyone to see. I couldn’t ask for a better partner as we continue our journey with my own projects as well as shows we’re developing with other artists,” said Mazin said.
Lesko worked with Mazin as co-producer of “Chernobyl” and co-executive producer of the first season of “The Last of Us,” which she will continue to do for the show’s second season on HBO. Based on the hit Playstation video game, the season finale of “The Last of Us” drew 8.2 million viewers on HBO while airing directly against the Academy Awards.
“Jacqueline has been an integral part of our company’s growth and success for a decade now, and the proof of her value is right there on the screen for everyone to see. I couldn’t ask for a better partner as we continue our journey with my own projects as well as shows we’re developing with other artists,” said Mazin said.
Lesko worked with Mazin as co-producer of “Chernobyl” and co-executive producer of the first season of “The Last of Us,” which she will continue to do for the show’s second season on HBO. Based on the hit Playstation video game, the season finale of “The Last of Us” drew 8.2 million viewers on HBO while airing directly against the Academy Awards.
- 3/20/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Craig Mazin’s Word Games Entertainment has promoted Jacqueline Lesko to the role of president of production, Variety has learned.
“Jacqueline has been an integral part of our company’s growth and success for a decade now, and the proof of her value is right there on the screen for everyone to see,” Mazin said in a statement. “I couldn’t ask for a better partner as we continue our journey with my own projects as well as shows we’re developing with other artists.”
Lesko was a co-executive producer on the first season of Mazin’s hit HBO series “The Last of Us,” based on the video game of the same name, which recently concluded its first season. She will now be an executive producer on Season 2 of the show. “The Last of Us” has proven to be incredibly popular with viewers and critics, with the recent season finale...
“Jacqueline has been an integral part of our company’s growth and success for a decade now, and the proof of her value is right there on the screen for everyone to see,” Mazin said in a statement. “I couldn’t ask for a better partner as we continue our journey with my own projects as well as shows we’re developing with other artists.”
Lesko was a co-executive producer on the first season of Mazin’s hit HBO series “The Last of Us,” based on the video game of the same name, which recently concluded its first season. She will now be an executive producer on Season 2 of the show. “The Last of Us” has proven to be incredibly popular with viewers and critics, with the recent season finale...
- 3/17/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
From levelFILM, Sneak Peek writer/director Joseph Levy's award winning 'restaurant documentary' "Spinning Plates", now available on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD:
"...'Spinning Plates' follows three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. Stories range from 'Alinea', the seventh-best restaurant in the world, a 150-year-old family restaurant in Iowa with an unbreakable bond with its community and a fledgling Mexican restaurant whose immigrant owners risk everything to provide a better life for their young daughter..."
Spinning Plates was produced and financed by Miranda Bailey and Matthew Leutwyler at Ambush Entertainment and Phil Rosenthal ("Everybody Loves Raymond"). Joseph Levy and Jacqueline Lesko also served as producers with SimSarna and Taz Goldstein as executive producers.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spinning Plates"...
"...'Spinning Plates' follows three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. Stories range from 'Alinea', the seventh-best restaurant in the world, a 150-year-old family restaurant in Iowa with an unbreakable bond with its community and a fledgling Mexican restaurant whose immigrant owners risk everything to provide a better life for their young daughter..."
Spinning Plates was produced and financed by Miranda Bailey and Matthew Leutwyler at Ambush Entertainment and Phil Rosenthal ("Everybody Loves Raymond"). Joseph Levy and Jacqueline Lesko also served as producers with SimSarna and Taz Goldstein as executive producers.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spinning Plates"...
- 2/15/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Film Arcade and Inception Media Group have acquired Joseph Levy’s restaurant documentary Spinning Plates.
The Film Arcade will release the film theatrically on Oct 25 and Inception Media Group handles Us ancillary distribution.
Fledgling distributor levelFILM will release in Canada and Gei’s Richard Guardian holds international rights.
Spinning Plates follows the stories behind several restaurants and the people who run them – a Michelin star establishment, a restaurant run by a chef with life-threatening cancer, a 150-year-olf family-run business and a new Mexican restaurant run by immigrants desperate to create a better life for their young daughter.
Miranda Bailey and Matthew Leutwyler at Ambush Entertainment, Levy of Chaos Theory and Phil Rosenthal produced and financed the film.
Jacqueline Lesko, Sim Sarna and Taz Goldstein served as executive producers.
The Film Arcade will release the film theatrically on Oct 25 and Inception Media Group handles Us ancillary distribution.
Fledgling distributor levelFILM will release in Canada and Gei’s Richard Guardian holds international rights.
Spinning Plates follows the stories behind several restaurants and the people who run them – a Michelin star establishment, a restaurant run by a chef with life-threatening cancer, a 150-year-olf family-run business and a new Mexican restaurant run by immigrants desperate to create a better life for their young daughter.
Miranda Bailey and Matthew Leutwyler at Ambush Entertainment, Levy of Chaos Theory and Phil Rosenthal produced and financed the film.
Jacqueline Lesko, Sim Sarna and Taz Goldstein served as executive producers.
- 9/4/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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