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. 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. 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.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Latest News
HBO Teases Season 2 In A New Trailer
In lieu of a full trailer, HBO’s teaser clearly imparts the scale and scope of the upcoming sophomore season.
As 2024 begins to come to a close, HBO has released a lengthy teaser trailer for their upcoming slate of shows that stretches into 2025. The Last of Us season 2 ostensibly closed out the trailer and was the longest segment in the entire video. In the clips, Joel is being questioned by Catherine O’Hara’s mysterious character, and brief glimpses of newcomers Jeffrey Wright and Isabela Merced are also shown among sweeping action scenes. In lieu of a full trailer, HBO’s teaser clearly imparts the scale and scope of the upcoming sophomore season.
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:
| 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.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Trailer
Watch The First Teaser Below
Though a full trailer is likely a long ways off, HBO released a teaser in August 2024 that hypes up their future slate for the end of 2024 and into 2025. The Last of Us season 2 occupies the longest chunk in the teaser and features footage of Joel being interviewed by Catherine O’Hara’s new character. Furthermore, several big action sequences are shown, as well as small glimpses of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac and Isabel Merced as Dina.
