According to an official press release from Warner Bros, during the Warner Bros Discovery Upfront presentation, new glimpses of Pedro Pascal (Game Of Thrones, The Equalizer Two, The Mandalorian) as Joel and Bella Ramsey (Game Of Thrones, The Worst Witch, Hilda) as Ellie in the upcoming second season of HBO’s acclaimed drama series, The Last Of Us, were unveiled today. These images herald the return of the beloved characters from the hit video game adaptation, set to premiere in 2025 on HBO and Max. View the images below.
The returning cast for season two includes Pedro Pascal reprising his role as Joel, alongside Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Also returning are Gabriel Luna (Fubar, Terminator: The Dark Fate, Hala) as Tommy and Rutina Wesley (Queen Sugar, 13 Sins. How She Move) as Maria, adding to the ensemble of talent that brought this dystopian tale to life.
According to an official press release, the creative forces behind The Last Of Us, including writers and executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, are set to once again spearhead the series. This adaptation, which is a collaboration between HBO, Sony Pictures Television, and PlayStation Productions, promises to honor the spirit of the original game while offering fresh perspectives on the characters and story.
The series is set against the backdrop of a world decimated by a fungal infection that has brought humanity to its knees. Joel, a weathered survivor haunted by his past, is tasked with escorting Ellie, a young girl with a mysterious immunity to the infection, across a treacherous and unforgiving landscape. What unfolds is a harrowing journey filled with danger, heartbreak, and the enduring struggle for hope in a world devoid of civilization.
According to an official press release, with the addition of Catherine O’Hara (Home Alone, Beetlejuice, Schitt’s Creek) as a guest star, season two of The Last Of Us promises to captivate both fans of the video game franchise and newcomers alike. As anticipation builds for its premiere in 2025, audiences can look forward to another immersive chapter in this gripping saga of survival, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between two unlikely companions in the face of unimaginable adversity.