HBO’s film adaptation of Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us” was a huge hit. Season 2 is already in the works, but will it be as popular? Who will join the cast?
HBO’s “The Last of Us” Season 1 ended with Joel and Ellie returning to the Colorado commune. Fans of the game series already know what is to come, but it is likely there will be a few surprises along the way. Season 1 already played with expectations and expanded took some of its characters in a new direction (namely, Frank and Bill). How will The Last of Us Season 2 continue the tale?
Pedro Pascal gave fans an update on how the early days of Season 2 filming were going. He shared, “Filming is going amazing… It’s sort of awe-inspiring the kind of focus and dedication that everyone has going into Season 2… It’s incredible to be back home with them and creatively and everybody, our entire crew, they’re working harder than I could even imagine, even harder than our first season, which is close to impossible. It’s pretty inspiring and unbelievable.”
He also described more about what it felt like to return as the iconic Joel Miller. “Stepping into those boots again, it feels strangely brand new. I’ve never done anything like this before that has such original authorship before I ever got to it. And then to be given the space to author what would I have to give and to be under Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann and alongside Bella Ramsey has been really the whole reason it works for me. I guess I’m learning something new every day, and I’ll be thinking about it probably for the rest of my life.”
The Last of Us Season 2 Plot
HBO has yet to share an official synopsis for “The Last of Us” Season 2. As the franchise’s second game will provide the source material for the TV series, we can make a good guess. Abby Anderson will debut as Ellie’s counterpart in Season 2, featuring the same time skip as the game sequel.
Behind the Scenes
“The Last of Us” Season 2 was in pre-production before the WGA and SAG AFTRA strikes, with the first episode already written. The show is now expected to begin filming in Vancouver in early 2024.
It will see the return of Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman (co-creators, writers, and executive producers). Writers Hailey Gross and Bo Shim will be working with them. Additionally, four new directors are on the team: Mark Mylod (Succession), Nina Lopez-Corrado (Perry Mason), Stephen Williams (Watchmen) and Kate Herron (Loki). They join returning director Peter Hoar.
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return as Joel and Ellie. Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley are expected to reprise their roles as Tommy and Maria. Abby will be played by Kaitlyn Dever. Isabela Merced joins the cast as Dina, with Young Mazino as Jessie.
The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date
“The Last of Us” Season 2 was not expected to premiere until 2025 before the strikes. Even with the production delays, HBO is still aiming for the 2025 return. No official release date has been announced.
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