> At a Glance
> – Danny Ramirez will be recast in HBO’s The Last of Us Season 3 due to scheduling conflicts.
> – The actor was set for a larger role after a shift of focus to Abby.
> – Speculation links his departure to upcoming Avengers projects.
> – Why it matters: Fans of the show and the actor’s growing star power will feel the impact of the recast.
Danny Ramirez, known for his role as Joaquin Torres in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was slated to play Manny in The Last of Us Season 3. However, scheduling conflicts have forced HBO to recast the part, a significant change for the series’ storyline and fans.
Recasting Danny Ramirez in The Last of Us Season 3
HBO confirmed that the actor will be replaced, following an initial report by News Of Philadelphia and subsequent confirmation. The decision comes after the network determined that Ramirez’s commitments to other projects would clash with the production schedule.
The move is a blow to the show, as Ramirez was a rising star and was expected to have a more prominent role with the series’ shift toward Abby’s perspective.
- Manny – one of Abby’s friends and WLF members
- Joaquin Torres – Ramirez’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Top Gun: Maverick – supporting character appearance
Why Ramirez Was a Key Player
Manny, one of Abby’s friends and WLF members, is a character the show intends to humanize. Ramirez’s portrayal was seen as essential to this narrative shift.
Possible Reasons Behind the Scheduling Clash
Ramirez appears in Avengers: Doomsday and is rumored to also join Avengers: Secret Wars, set to shoot later this year. A third Top Gun film is also in development, though it remains a while away.
- Avengers: Doomsday
- Avengers: Secret Wars
- Third Top Gun film
Key Takeaways
- Danny Ramirez will be recast in The Last of Us Season 3.
- The actor’s departure may be tied to upcoming Avengers projects.
- HBO must find a replacement who can match Ramirez’s talent.
With the recast, HBO must find a replacement who can match Ramirez’s talent and fan appeal, while fans await the new actor’s debut.
