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With HBO ’s Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey - star The Last of Us Season 2 premiering tonight , Max still has a nasty cordyceps job .
With only hours to go until HBO and ShowrunnersCraig MazinandNeil Druckmann’sPedro Pascal(Joel ) andBella Ramsey(Ellie)-starringThe Last of Usreturns for its 2nd season , it looks like we may have some developments in play regarding the cordyceps infection that ’s been diffuse across Max over the preceding few day . The bad news program ? As you’re able to see from the most recent intel prevail this good afternoon , the infection has grind in inscrutable on the home page background , the Max logo , and even sections such as " Top 10 Series " and " Top 10 Movies . " The good news ? First , there is some promise for containment and clean - up later today . Second , you may still get at some specialThe Last of Usprogramming – including the official Season 2 trailer , a recap of the first season , the first season including American Sign Language , a " making of " featurette , and two special looks at Joel ’s and Ellie ’s respective journey .
The Last of Us Season 2 Makes Changes But Part II “DNA Is In There”
Along with the news of some major addition to the hit HBO series ' cast , Mazin and Druckmann talk withVarietythis past week on a wide of the mark grasp of subject touch on to the upcoming second season . One of those topics hash out relate to the changes that Mazin and Druckmann made from the video game ’s " Part II " to lend thing to be - action serial life-time – like the addition ofCatherine O’Haraas Joel ’s healer , fleshing out a backstory on " Part II " character Eugene ( set to be played byJoe Pantoliano ) , and go with a different physical take on Abby ( Kaitlyn Dever ) , for example .
Though expectations were high for the first season , they ’re even more so as the serial publication heads in " Part II " territory . So , how are Mazin and Druckmann feeling about the opening of some toxic societal mass medium pushback on the changes that they made ? base on what they went through to get " Part II " finished and to get the first season of the HBO serial onto diminished screens , it sounds like Druckmann is feeling confidently quick for it . " I bonk the changes that we ’ve made , " Druckmann shared . " It ’s a different version of that story , but its DNA is in there . Maybe more than excited , I ’m really curious what their reaction will be . "
In terms of the bigger picture , how long does the duette see the series running ? " It feels like we ’ve got one or two more seasons , " Mazin contribute , reaffirming what he and Druckmann had share antecedently about their take on " Part II " demand more than one time of year . " It ’s getting heavy to make because every episode gets big . You do n’t desire to await four years for a 17 - episode finish , or whatever it is . "
With Season 2 set to reach HBO and Max screens begin this Sunday , Pedro PascalandBella Ramseywill be joined this season byGabriel Lunaas Tommy , Rutina Wesleyas Maria , Kaitlyn Deveras Abby , Isabela Mercedas Dina , Young Mazinoas Jesse , Ariela Bareras Mel , Tati Gabrielleas Nora , Spencer Lordas Owen , Jeffrey Wrightas Isaac , Danny Ramirezas Manny , andCatherine O’Haraas Joel ’s therapist . In addition , Joe Pantoliano , Alanna Ubach , Ben Ahlers , Hettienne Park , Robert John Burke , andNoah Lamannahave joined the casting .
Pantoliano is dress to roleplay Eugene , a character referenced in the video game but now set to be in full flesh out during the 2d season of the alive - action series . Burke is set to encounter Seth , who function a bar in the Jackson , Wyoming , biotic community where Ellie and Joel live following the events of the first time of year . Lamanna is set as Kat , who date Ellie before the events of the 2nd video game . As for new addition to the fib ’s cast , Ubach has been tapped to play a character diagnose Hanrahan , while Ahlers act a character named Burton , and Park is plant for a character distinguish Elise .
Behind the tv camera , Mazin and Druckmann will be conjoin byPeter Hoar(S01E03 : " longsighted , Long Time " ) areMark Mylod(HBO’sSuccession),Nina Lopez - Corrado(HBO’sPerry Mason),Stephen Williams(HBO’sWatchmen ) andKate Herron(Loki ) . HBO’sThe Last of Usis written and executive - produce by Mazin and Druckmann . The series is a conscientious objector - product with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive - grow byCarolyn Strauss , Jacqueline Lesko , Cecil O’Connor , Asad Qizilbash , Carter Swan , andEvan Wells . PlayStation Productions , Word Games , The Mighty Mint , and Naughty Dog serve well as the productioncompanies .
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