Okay gamers and TV buffs listen up! The Last Of Us Season 2 is SO close we can almost hear the clickers. And from what the cast and creators are saying it's gonna be even more intense emotional and maybe even a little bit...unhealthy? Yep Pedro Pascal himself said it and we are both worried and totally hyped.
Pedro Pascal Admits 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Put Him In An "Unhealthy" Mindset (Yikes!)
Pedro Pascal who plays our beloved (and grumpy) Joel Miller has been chatting about season 2 and he dropped a bit of a bombshell. He said this season was harder for him to separate himself from his character. Like he was really feeling Joel's pain. In a recent press conference he admitted it got "unhealthy" for him to film this season because he felt so connected to what Joel was going through. That sounds intense right?
He mentioned that the distance between Joel and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) at the start of season 2 was particularly tough. Even though filming those scenes with Bella were comforting because they still joke around off-camera the on-screen tension was real. Bella Ramsey agreed saying filming the scenes where Ellie and Joel are estranged "wasn't a nice feeling". Get ready for some serious feels folks because it sounds like Joel and Ellie's bond is going to be seriously tested this season.
Five Years Later: Season 2 Time Jump Means Older Ellie Deeper Rifts and New Dangers
Season 2 picks up five years after the end of season 1. That's a big time jump! Ellie is no longer a kid she is 19 now and a lot has changed. Bella Ramsey pointed out that these are formative years for anyone so expect Ellie to be different. The rift between her and Joel is just one part of it. The world itself is also getting even more dangerous and unpredictable. If you thought clickers and bloaters were scary just wait to see what Season 2 throws at them.
Meet the New Faces Ready to Shake Things Up in The Last Of Us Season 2 - Abby and More!
Of course with a new chapter comes new characters and Season 2 is bringing in some major players from The Last Of Us Part II game. Leading the charge is Kaitlyn Dever who is taking on the role of Abby. If you know the game you KNOW Abby is a pivotal and well...controversial character. Dever herself is excited about joining the world of The Last Of Us saying it felt like things "meant to be in your life will happen if they're supposed to." Buckle up because Abby is gonna change everything.
But Abby is not the only newbie. Here's a rundown of some of the new cast members joining Season 2 and who they are playing:
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby: A soldier driven by revenge and a major force to be reckoned with.
- Young Mazino as Jesse: One of Ellie's close friends from Jackson and a patrol leader in their community.
- Catherine O'Hara as Gail: A brand new character created for the show and described as Joel's therapist. Intriguing right?
- Isabela Merced as Dina: Another close friend of Ellie's in Jackson.
- Jeffrey Wright as Isaac: Leader of a powerful militia group and another character game fans will recognize.
- Joe Pantoliano as Eugene: A character mentioned in the game but never seen now brought to life for the show.
- Rutina Wesley as Maria: Tommy's partner who also seems to have a child in the show a change from the game.
- Alanna Ubach as Hanrahan, Ben Ahlers as Burton, Hettienne Park as Elise, Robert John Burke as Seth, and Noah Lamanna as Kat: These are additional new characters adding to the rich tapestry of Season 2.
With all these new faces joining the already amazing cast things are definitely about to get even more complex and captivating in The Last Of Us world.
Mark Your Calendars: The Last Of Us Season 2 Premiere Date and Where to Watch
Alright you've waited long enough. When can you actually watch The Last Of Us Season 2 ? The premiere date is set for Sunday April 13 2025 at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO. And of course you can also stream it on Max. Get ready to clear your schedules stock up on snacks and prepare for another emotional rollercoaster because The Last Of Us is back!