Summary
- The Last of Us season 2 will continue the strong chemistry between Joel and Ellie as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world.
- The role of Abby Anderson has gone to Kaitlyn Dever who will likely be a new antagonist for season 2.
- Along with Pascal, Ramsey, and Dever, cast members like Catherine O'Hara and Isabela Merced have been added to season 2.
The Last of Us season 2 is on its way after the action-packed first chapter of HBO's video game adaptation. Season 1 proved to be a hit as Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey provided mesmerizing performances as Joel and Ellie. The chemistry between the two is unique and believable, progressing with each episode as the main characters form a powerful bond in a post-apocalyptic world. Unlike many zombie shows and video-game adaptations, The Last of Us invests a lot of time in the drama of its characters, offering compelling studies that lead up to a memorable (and quite shocking) finale.
The season 1 finale sets up The Last of Us season 2 in many ways, starting with Joel's shocking dilemma where he chooses to prioritize Ellie's life over humanity after he discovers the Fireflies plan to kill her to create a cure. While Joel kills many people trying to stop him in the hospital, it seems that his actions will have consequences as one Firefly did manage to escape his wrath. Given that the Last of Us II takes place five years in the future, it'll be interesting to see how the writers and showrunners will adapt the source material again for The Last of Us season 2 (especially since the sequel game has more stories to tell).
The Last Of Us Season 2 Latest News
Jeffrey Wright Joins The Cast
Isaac's addition to season two increases the number of antagonists and raises the stakes even higher.
With production still progressing on the highly-anticipated sophomore outing, the latest news sees Jeffrey Wright join the cast of The Last of Us season 2. The recent Oscar nominee has been tapped to play the role of Isaac Dixon in the live-action adaptation. This is a unique addition to season 2 since Wright voiced the role in the Last of Us II video game. Isaac leads a powerful military force that finds itself mired in nearly endless conflict and is desperate for a solution to the fighting. Isaac's addition to season two increases the number of antagonists and raises the stakes even higher.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is Confirmed
Another Season Is On The Way
The Last of Us' immediate success resulted in a quick renewal, and shortly after the show's episode 2 premiere, The Last of Us season 2 was officially renewed by HBO. It looks like there aren't any major changes in the writing room either, as Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have already begun talking about their plans for season 2 and beyond.
The Last of Us season 1 concluded on March 12. 2023.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Cast
The New & Returning Stars Of Season 2
The Last of Us season 2 cast will feature the two returning stars. After they proved to be a hit, both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are back following their respective Emmy nominations. With Joel and Ellie also returning to Jackson at the end of The Last of Us, Gabriel Luna has also hinted that he will be returning in season 2 to play Tommy. As he is married to Maria, it is likely that Rutina Wesley will return as well.
Other confirmed cast members include Kaitlyn Dever who has been cast as Abby Anderson, a violent soldier out for revenge, and Young Mazino's Jesse, who is a kind and generous member of the community. Additionally, Isabela Merced is joining the season 2 cast as Dina. Emmy winner Catherine O'Hara will appear in season 2, though her role has not been revealed yet. Recent Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright will be reprising his role as Isaac Dixon from The Last of Us II game.
So far, the confirmed cast members for The Last of Us season 2 are:
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Actor |
The Last of Us Season 2 Role |
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Pedro Pascal |
Joel |
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Bella Ramsey |
Ellie |
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Kaitlyn Dever |
Abby Anderson |
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Young Mazino |
Jesse |
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Isabela Merced |
Dina |
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Danny Ramirez |
Manny |
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Ariela Barer |
Mel |
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Tati Gabrielle |
Nora |
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Spencer Lord |
Owen |
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Jeffrey Wright |
Isaac Dixon |
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Catherine O'Hara |
Unknown |
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The Last Of Us Season 2 Story Details
Season 1 Set Up Several Major Conflicts
The Last of Us season 2 story details reveal that some parts of season 2 will explore the events in-between Part I and Part II
The Last of Us season 2 story details reveal that some parts of season 2 will explore the events in-between Part I and Part II. While in the game, Joel's death occurs very early on, he may live quite a bit longer in The Last of Us season 2 to explore the new character dynamic. With them also promising to show new deadly Cordyceps variant stages, the show's lore will likely be explored more too. While Druckmann and Mazin may have made a few changes to the source material, likely, The Last of Us season 2 will eventually come back to set up the conflict between Abby, Ellie, and Joel.
