«The Last of Us: Everything about the second season — release date, actors and plot»
15 may 2024 в 23:03
This was one of the biggest shows of 2023. The hit HBO series, based on the Naughty Dog game, became a ratings giant for the network. The season finale reached a record 8.2 million viewers, despite airing on the same evening as the Oscars. The show was nominated for several Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series, Drama. A year has passed since the show premiered, and «The Last of Us» finally reveals key moments about the second season. Get ready for Abby and Dina!
The finale of the first season set the stage for what will happen in the second season. Joel and Ellie finally reached the Fireflies, but their journey did not end as they expected. Ellie was supposed to die in hopes of finding a cure, and Joel refused to let that happen. He started a massacre in the hospital to save Ellie, ultimately killing Marlene to protect her. When Ellie asked Joel for the truth about what happened, he lied to her face. Joel’s shocking actions showed what people are capable of for those they love.
So, what do we know about the second season of «The Last of Us»? When will the second season be released? Who will play Abby? Hollywood Life has gathered all the latest news about the second season.
HBO has not announced the release date of the second season of «The Last of Us». According to various sources, the second season will premiere in 2025.
The hit show was renewed for a second season on January 27, 2023. «I am humbled, honored, and frankly overwhelmed by how many people have watched and engaged with our storytelling of Joel and Ellie’s journey. Collaborating with Craig Mazin, our incredible cast, and crew, as well as HBO, has exceeded my already high expectations», - said executive producer Neil Druckmann in a statement. «We now have the absolute pleasure to do it again in the second season! On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog & PlayStation, thank you!»
Co-writer Craig Mazin also said, «I am so grateful to Neil Druckmann and HBO for our partnership, and I am even more grateful to the millions of people who have joined us on this journey. The audience has given us a chance to continue, and as a fan of the characters and world created by Neil and Naughty Dog, I couldn’t be more ready to return to it».
«The Last of Us» would not be «The Last of Us» without Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. As Joel and Ellie returned to Tommy’s settlement in Jackson, Wyoming, at the end of the first season, expect the return of Gabriel Luna and Merle Dandridge in the roles of Tommy and Maria. In early 2024, HBO announced which actors will play key roles in the second season.
The role of Abby will be key in «The Last of Us», - and the finale of the first season actually set the stage for her appearance. When Joel started his massacre in the hospital to save Ellie, he killed the doctor who was going to perform surgery on Ellie in an attempt to find a cure for the Cordyceps infection. In the second part of «The Last of Us», - this doctor is Jerry Anderson, Abby’s father. Abby vowed to avenge her father’s death, and what she will do for that will make her one of the most controversial characters on television.
Kaitlyn Dever will play Abby in the second season of «The Last of Us». In the months leading up to the announcement, fans became convinced that Shannon Berry, known for the series «Wilds», - would play Abby. And it wasn’t just because Shannon and Abby look alike. According to Forbes, Neil Druckmann followed Shannon on Instagram, and Shannon followed Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Neil, and «The Last of Us» accounts on Instagram.
Isabela Merced will play Dina, one of Ellie’s close friends. The actress is known for her roles in «Dora and the Lost City of Gold» and upcoming films «Superman: Legacy» and «Madame Web». «Dina is warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous, and instantly lovable», - said series co-writers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann in a statement, according to Variety. «You can search forever for an actor who easily embodies all of this»
The finale of the first season set the stage for what will happen in the second season. Joel and Ellie finally reached the Fireflies, but their journey did not end as they expected. Ellie was supposed to die in hopes of finding a cure, and Joel refused to let that happen. He started a massacre in the hospital to save Ellie, ultimately killing Marlene to protect her. When Ellie asked Joel for the truth about what happened, he lied to her face. Joel’s shocking actions showed what people are capable of for those they love.
So, what do we know about the second season of «The Last of Us»? When will the second season be released? Who will play Abby? Hollywood Life has gathered all the latest news about the second season.
HBO has not announced the release date of the second season of «The Last of Us». According to various sources, the second season will premiere in 2025.
The hit show was renewed for a second season on January 27, 2023. «I am humbled, honored, and frankly overwhelmed by how many people have watched and engaged with our storytelling of Joel and Ellie’s journey. Collaborating with Craig Mazin, our incredible cast, and crew, as well as HBO, has exceeded my already high expectations», - said executive producer Neil Druckmann in a statement. «We now have the absolute pleasure to do it again in the second season! On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog & PlayStation, thank you!»
Co-writer Craig Mazin also said, «I am so grateful to Neil Druckmann and HBO for our partnership, and I am even more grateful to the millions of people who have joined us on this journey. The audience has given us a chance to continue, and as a fan of the characters and world created by Neil and Naughty Dog, I couldn’t be more ready to return to it».
«The Last of Us» would not be «The Last of Us» without Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. As Joel and Ellie returned to Tommy’s settlement in Jackson, Wyoming, at the end of the first season, expect the return of Gabriel Luna and Merle Dandridge in the roles of Tommy and Maria. In early 2024, HBO announced which actors will play key roles in the second season.
The role of Abby will be key in «The Last of Us», - and the finale of the first season actually set the stage for her appearance. When Joel started his massacre in the hospital to save Ellie, he killed the doctor who was going to perform surgery on Ellie in an attempt to find a cure for the Cordyceps infection. In the second part of «The Last of Us», - this doctor is Jerry Anderson, Abby’s father. Abby vowed to avenge her father’s death, and what she will do for that will make her one of the most controversial characters on television.
Kaitlyn Dever will play Abby in the second season of «The Last of Us». In the months leading up to the announcement, fans became convinced that Shannon Berry, known for the series «Wilds», - would play Abby. And it wasn’t just because Shannon and Abby look alike. According to Forbes, Neil Druckmann followed Shannon on Instagram, and Shannon followed Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Neil, and «The Last of Us» accounts on Instagram.
Isabela Merced will play Dina, one of Ellie’s close friends. The actress is known for her roles in «Dora and the Lost City of Gold» and upcoming films «Superman: Legacy» and «Madame Web». «Dina is warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous, and instantly lovable», - said series co-writers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann in a statement, according to Variety. «You can search forever for an actor who easily embodies all of this»
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