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The hit HBO series “The Last of Us” has added six new cast members for its highly anticipated second season. Joe Pantoliano, Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, Hettienne Park, Robert John Burke, and Noah Lamanna will join the show in various roles. Pantoliano, known for his work in “Memento” and “The Matrix,” will portray Eugene, a character who had a minor role in the original video game.
Neil Druckmann on the possibility of a third 'THE LAST OF US' game:
"I guess the only thing I would say is don’t bet on there being more of ‘Last of Us.’ This could be it."
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Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann plan to expand Eugene’s background, similar to how they developed Bill’s character in the first season. Ubach, who has appeared in “Euphoria” and “Bombshell,” will play a new character named Hanrahan. Ahlers, known for his roles in “The Gilded Age” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” will portray Burton, another original character created for the series.
Joe Pantoliano will play Eugene in 'THE LAST OF US' Season 2.
The minor game character will be expanded upon in the series, similar to the Bill and Frank episode in Season 1.
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Park, who recently appeared in “Don’t Look Up,” will play Elise, while Burke, known for his role in “RoboCop 3,” will take on the role of Seth, the bar owner from “The Last of Us Part II” video game.
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Lamanna, who has been seen in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” will portray Kat, Ellie’s former girlfriend.
New look at Abby, Joel, Dina and Ellie in ‘THE LAST OF US’ Season 2.
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These new additions will join the existing cast, which includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Isabela Merced as Dina, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. “The Last of Us” Season 2 will adapt the events of “The Last of Us Part II,” expanding the narrative over the planned four-season run. Mazin and Druckmann have hinted at more surprises and character developments to be revealed as the episodes unfold.
The showrunners have also mentioned that some brutal, cut content from the original sequel video game may make its way into the live-action series. Fans can expect an engaging continuation of Joel and Ellie’s story, as Mazin and Druckmann navigate the challenges and expectations of adapting the beloved game. The Last of Us” Season 2 is set to premiere in April, with the exact date yet to be announced.
As the anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the next installment of this critically acclaimed series.
