The departure of Danny Ramírez the last of us It sparked a new debate among fans, comparing his commitments to Marvel to those of Pedro Pascal.
The 33-year-old actor, who appeared in four episodes of the series as a member of the Fireflies named Manny Alvarez, has officially left the third season as news of the recasting is confirmed.
Ramírez had to approve this project due to scheduling conflicts since he will not be able to film the third season of the HBO hit.
The news of the recast isn’t just an update, it becomes a flashpoint for long-simmering frustration over the game’s planning and pacing and the long-term direction of the show.
Reddit users have been discussing important issues surrounding the Ramirez recast and what it means for the last of us Season 3:
Was the recast avoidable or was it a planning failure?
Many fans think producers should have anticipated scheduling conflicts before casting Ramirez.
“They should have had foresight in not casting someone who already sold his soul to a Marvel contract,” one wrote.
Critics argue that it was poor foresight to cast a rising MCU actor in a major supporting role that requires intense filming.
Others respond, saying that actors should not be blamed for taking advantage of great career opportunities and that this falls on production planning.
Why is it different from Pedro Pascal’s Marvel work?
A big debate centers on comparisons with the Chilean-American actor who is also in the MCU.
One side says the 50-year-old actor’s situation is not comparable because his character is already dead on the show and most of the flashbacks are reportedly filmed.
The other side argues that Marvel’s commitments may still complicate availability, but most agree that Pedro’s role doesn’t require the same level of continuous filming as Manny’s.
Additionally, fans familiar with the game are concerned because season 3 is expected to largely follow Abby’s story, where Manny is a major character.
Restructuring it raises concerns about continuity, immersion, and emotional impact, especially since seasons 2 and 3 are said to overlap in the timeline.
