- HBO confirms Danny Ramirez will be recast for The Last of Us season 3 due to scheduling conflicts.
- Casting for the role of Manny is underway as production is scheduled to begin next March in Vancouver.
- Season 3 will be showrun by Craig Mazin and continue adapting The Last of Us Part II with Kaitlyn Dever returning to lead.
- Ramirez, known for MCU roles and Top Gun: Maverick, may have had overlapping commitments with Marvel projects.
HBO confirms recast amid scheduling conflicts
An HBO representative has confirmed that Danny Ramirez will not return as Manny in The Last of Us season 3. Production sources and the network say the role will be recast due to scheduling conflicts. Casting for the season is already underway.
What we know about season 3
The Last of Us season 3 will continue adapting the events of the second game. Craig Mazin, who co-developed the series with Neil Druckmann, will serve as sole showrunner for the upcoming season and is expected to direct multiple episodes.
Filming is scheduled to begin in March and run through November next year in Vancouver. Kaitlyn Dever, who joined the cast in season 2 as Abby, is set to return and lead the season.
Why Ramirez is stepping away
HBO cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for the recast. While details remain limited, sources note Ramirez’s growing slate of projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other films could have contributed to timing issues. Reports previously linked him to upcoming Marvel titles, though specific appearances remain unconfirmed.
Danny Ramirez’s profile
Danny Ramirez gained wider recognition in the Marvel TV universe as Joaquin Torres and has appeared in projects such as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Captain America: Brave New World. He also had a role in Top Gun: Maverick and is attached to several future film projects.
What a recast means for fans
Recasting a supporting role is not uncommon in television, especially when shows face tight production windows and actors have overlapping commitments. The creative team for The Last of Us will continue adapting the source material, and producers say they are moving quickly to fill the Manny role ahead of next year’s shoot.
Timeline and next steps
With casting underway and production planned for March, fans can expect announcements about the new actor and other casting updates in the months ahead. HBO and the show’s producers have emphasized that season 3 remains on track despite the change.
As more details arrive — including the new casting choice and specific production updates — outlets will report confirmed information. For now, HBO’s confirmation closes the chapter on Ramirez’s involvement in season 3 and opens a new casting search for Manny.
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