Alright The Last Of Us fans listen up! Season 2 is just around the corner and things are about to get seriously intense. We have got the inside scoop on some major changes from the game new characters you will love to hate and everything you need to know before diving back into this post- apocalyptic world . Prepare yourselves it's gonna be a wild ride.
Abby's Big Entrance: Creators Reveal Key Changes for Her Character in The Last Of Us Season 2
If you have played The Last Of Us Part II game you know Abby is a HUGE deal. And if you haven't get ready to meet Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in Season 2. But the show creators are mixing things up a bit especially how we first meet Abby.
Neil Druckmann co-creator of the show explained that in the game you play AS Abby right away. This builds an instant connection because you are seeing the world through her eyes surviving as her fighting as her. But on TV they can't do that same trick.
So for the show they are introducing Abby and her connection to Joel and Ellie much sooner. Druckmann mentioned that in the game timeline it takes a while to understand Abby's backstory and motivations. But for TV audiences waiting that long might be too much. Plus spoilers are everywhere online and they don't want to ruin the surprise for viewers. Basically expect Abby to arrive early and for her story to unfold quickly. This might change how you feel about her right from the start.
Beyond Abby: Meet the New Faces Joining The Last Of Us Season 2 Cast and Who They Are Playing
Season 2 is not just about Abby though. There are a bunch of fresh faces joining Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie). Get ready to welcome these new cast members:
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby: We already talked about her but she is central to Season 2. She is a soldier on a mission for revenge.
- Isabela Merced as Dina: Dina is a key character from the game and a close friend to Ellie. She is part of the community in Jackson.
- Young Mazino as Jesse: Jesse is another friend of Ellie's in Jackson. He is a patrol leader in their community.
- Catherine O'Hara as Gail: This is a brand new character created just for the show. O'Hara will play Gail who is Joel's therapist. Interesting right?
- Jeffrey Wright as Isaac: Wright played Isaac in The Last Of Us Part II game and he is reprising the role for the show. Isaac is the leader of a militia group facing off against a powerful enemy.
- Joe Pantoliano as Eugene: Eugene is another character from the game who was only mentioned but never seen. Pantoliano will bring Eugene to life in Season 2.
- Rutina Wesley as Maria: Wesley will play Maria who is Tommy's partner. In the show Maria and Tommy have a child which is different 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 actors are also joining the cast in roles created for the show adding even more depth to this world.
With all these new characters expect even more complex relationships and storylines to unfold in Season 2.
April 13th is the Date Mark Your Calendars for The Last Of Us Season 2 Premiere on HBO Max
When can you watch all this drama unfold? The Last Of Us Season 2 premieres on April 13th at 9 PM ET on HBO and streaming on Max. Get ready to clear your Sunday nights because you will not want to miss a single episode. Season 2 will have seven episodes in total so there is plenty of story to dive into.
Season 1 was a massive hit for HBO winning tons of awards and becoming a ratings juggernaut. Season 2 is adapting elements from The Last Of Us Part II game which is known for being even more intense and emotionally charged than the first game. If you thought Season 1 was a rollercoaster strap yourselves in because Season 2 is promising to be even wilder .
Creators Tease Intense Scenes and Future Seasons - The Last Of Us Saga is Far From Over
Show co-creator Craig Mazin is hinting at some seriously impactful scenes in the final episodes of Season 2. He mentioned one scene in the final episode that is "quite impactful" in the game but has evolved even more for the show and "kind of blows me away". Bella Ramsey who plays Ellie is also hyped about the last couple of episodes calling them her "favorite favorite favorite things to film" and "hopefully to watch". They are keeping the specifics secret but it sounds like we are in for some major moments.
And for those already worried about running out of The Last Of Us content good news! Creators Mazin and Druckmann think they have at least "one or two more seasons" worth of story left to tell beyond Season 2. They mentioned that each episode is becoming bigger and more complex to make but they are committed to bringing this story to its full conclusion. It seems like The Last Of Us universe on HBO is going to be around for a while longer.