Adaptation of The Last of Us Renewed by HBO. Casting, storyline, broadcast date: Here’s what we know about Season 2 with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay, who are now joined by Caitlin Dever.
Season 1 of the adaptation aired in France on Prime Video The Last of Us Signed HBO just ended. The series is a worldwide success. The audience experienced the most significant increase in the history of the channel. As of episode 3, HBO announced the series’ renewal for season 2.
The game already has an acclaimed sequel: it is The Last of Us Part II. How closely will the adaptation follow this opus? Who’s in the casting? Here’s what we know so far about Season 2.
The rest of this article contains some spoilers for previously aired episodes of The Last of Us. However, apart from the theory section that mentions spoilers, there are no major revelations about the game Part II.
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast
We already know that Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman will be the showrunners for this second season of the adaptation. But what about actors and actresses?
Pedro Pascal and Bela Ramsay return
Pedro Pascal will apparently return to his role as Joel Miller. About Ellie’s character, that’s true The Last of Us Part II Takes a little over five years, introducing an older heroine who is about 18 years old. However, the fact is that the actress, Bella Ramsay, is 19 years old herself today – she will probably be 20 when the sequel is filmed. So there is no inconsistency with the teenage version of the character. On the contrary, it should ensure continuity.
The showrunners have simply confirmed that Bella Ramsay will once again be Ellie in Season 2.
Which actress for Dina in the series?
But who will play the central character of Dina? Part II ? Episode 6 of the adaptation offers a clue. During a short scene where Ellie and Joel have a hearty meal, we see a teenage girl spying on Ellie (who tells her to screw herself). However, in Part II, Dinah admits to Ally that she was spying on him when he arrived in Jackson, and that she was surprised by his appetite. Added actress choice for this look: Paolina Van Cleef. This one is not without a physical resemblance to the character of Dinah.
Caitlin Dever will be Abby
Another character in the game is central to the story: Abby. It’s official From January 9, 2024Actress Caitlin Dever will play the character.
Kaitlyn Dever, whose performanceActing Known, long awaited by fans of The Last of Us As a potential actress to play Ellie — a few years ago. The actress actually has some traits in common with the character’s appearance in the video game. In any case, Caitlin Dever will be up against Bella Ramsay during this intrigue that promises to be brutal and eventful.
Lev, Owen, Jesse, Isaac…
in The Last of Us Part II, there’s also a whole galaxy of characters, Ellie’s friends and Abby, whose casting isn’t known yet… except for Jessie. The actor was Young Mazino Advertisement on January 10, 2024 as Jesse.
Scenario: Will Season 2 Fully Embrace The Last of Us Part II?
Season 1 of The Last of UsAdapts the entire first game, as revealed before its release. However, a sequel has already been made by Naughty Dog: The Last of Us Part II. This turns out to be much longer and more complex in its branches than its predecessor: the same story is presented from two points of view, that of Eli and that of Abby. In addition, there are numerous flashbacks. Could this storyline fit into a nine-episode season again?
It is unlikely. The showrunner of the series, Craig Mazin, hinted in the interview K Part II Can be divided into two seasons. ” That series has more than one season, that’s for sure. “, he declared. The challenge of adaptation is the greatest, ” Because it is a much bigger and more complicated story “
” with Neil (Druckman, co-showrunner and games director), we’re trying to figure out how to do it. »
One possibility mentioned by episode 3 director Peter Hore is to produce a season for Ally, then a season for Abby. But he also believes that it is possible to transcend stories. In short: For the moment, the series team seems to be actively working to find the right form.
While visiting Los Angeles, actress Bella Ramsay attended a writers’ work session in Season 2’s “Writer’s Room”. She gave her first impressions to GQ: “ It was really nice to hear them talk about their ideas. I looked at a lot of the gameplay from the other game, just out of curiosity. I think (the series) will mostly follow the plot of the games again. I don’t think there’s really a need to fill in the blanks. »
Location of infected
Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman told Variety that Season 2 should be more infectious than Season 1. It is entirely possible that there will be many more infections later. And maybe different types “, says Craig Mazin.
When will the season 2 of The Last of Us series be released?
Production of Season 2 of The Last of Us Commencing in February 2024. In fact, episodes should be expected to air around early 2025, not before.
What theories about season 2?
This section contains major spoilers for the opening of The Last of Us Part II
An element of the game’s official artbook The Last of Us Part II brought to light a theory about the big change for season 2. Indeed, in the game, Joel Jackson comes out of town to Abby’s aid, then, when she realizes who he is, takes action by executing him — because that’s why he came. In the artbook, an early version of the scene is mentioned where Abby infiltrates Jackson by entering Joel’s life. This approach was ultimately rejected because it might not fit the dynamics of a fast-paced video game. But it would be a very interesting avenue to explore to further complicate adaptation at the human level.
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