The Last of Us is an award-winning video game that was first released in 2013, developed by Naughty Dog, then produced and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The hit game inspired several prequels through the years and in 2023, the live adaption of the game was released.
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- The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date: When Will the Second Season Come Out?
- The Last of Us Season 2 Cast: Who are the Actors Included in The Last of Us Season 2?
- The Last of Us Season 2 Crew: Who are the Creatives Behind the Scenes?
- The Last of Us Season 2 Plot: What Will the Second Season Be About?
- Is There a Trailer for The Last of Us Season 2?
The future looks bright for the series since it has already been renewed for a second season. Here is everything we know so far about The Last of Us Season 2.
The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date: When Will the Second Season Come Out?
HBO has yet to confirm the release date for The Last of Us Season 2, however, it is likely to be released in 2025.
In a March 2023 interview with The Independent, Bella Ramsey said:
"It will be a while. I think we’ll probably shoot at the end of this year, beginning of next. So it’ll probably be the end of 2024, early 2025."
Francesca Orsi, Head of HBO Drama, also told Deadline in May 2023 that they were "looking at The Last of Us for some time in 2025."
The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann also told Entertainment Weekly, "We've outlined all of season 2 and we're ready to go as soon as the strike ends."
The first season of The Last of Us was announced in November 2020, when HBO formally informed the public that they would be making a live-action adaptation of the award-winning game.
After only a few episodes in, HBO already announced the renewal of the series on January 28, 2023.
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast: Who are the Actors Included in The Last of Us Season 2?
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will be returning in the second season of The Last of Us. Also expected to return are Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley.
Fans of the game are also excitedly speculating who will play the part of Abby Anderson, a secondary playable protagonist, who may play an integral part in the series.
The Last of Us Season 2 Crew: Who are the Creatives Behind the Scenes?
Most of the creatives from The Last of Us Season 1 are expected to return for the second season, which includes series creators and executive producers Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin.
Following The Last of Us Season 2's announcement, Druckmann, who was also the writer and creative director of The Last of Us game, said (via Variety):
“I’m humbled, honored, and frankly overwhelmed that so many people have tuned in and connected with our retelling of Joel and Ellie’s journey. The collaboration with Craig Mazin, our incredible cast & crew, and HBO exceeded my already high expectations. Now we have the absolute pleasure of being able to do it again with season two! On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog & PlayStation, thank you!”
Additionally, Mazin said:
“I’m so grateful to Neil Druckmann and HBO for our partnership, and I’m even more grateful to the millions of people who have joined us on this journey. The audience has given us the chance to continue, and as a fan of the characters and world Neil and Naughty Dog created, I couldn’t be more ready to dive back in.”
The Last of Us Season 2 Plot: What Will the Second Season Be About?
The Last of Us Season 2 is expected to cover events in The Last of Us Part II. However, Mazin revealed to Esquire that he and Druckmann do not "feel constrained by the source material".
"This should be fairly obvious to anyone by now, but I don’t fear killing characters. But the important thing to note is that neither Neil nor I feel constrained by the source material."
Mazin also said that The Last of Us Season 2 "will be different" from The Last of Us Part II. He said (via Entertainment Weekly):
"It will be different just as this season was different [from the first game]. Sometimes it will be different radically, and sometimes it will be [barely] different at all. But it's going to be different and it will be its own thing. It won't be exactly like the game."
Is There a Trailer for The Last of Us Season 2?
There is no trailer yet for The Last of Us Season 2. In the meantime, here is the trailer for the first season of The Last of Us:
The first season of The Last of Us is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max).
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