HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on April 13, and the casting announcements are ramping up the excitement. According to a recent report by Variety, the show is adding six new actors to its already impressive roster. These include Joe Pantoliano, known for his roles in Memento and The Matrix, Alanna Ubach from Euphoria and Bombshell, Ben Ahlers of The Gilded Age and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Hettienne Park from Don't Look Up, Robert John Burke from RoboCop 3, and Noah Lamanna from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
These last-minute additions are set to enhance the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II, bringing both familiar and new characters to life. Joe Pantoliano will portray Eugene, a character who appeared briefly in the game as Ellie and Dina's pot-smoking friend. In the series, Eugene's role will be significantly expanded, offering more depth to his character and his relationship with Joel and Ellie. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann shared with Variety that this expansion mirrors the approach taken with Bill in Season 1, providing a deeper look into the characters' backgrounds.
Robert John Burke will take on the role of Seth, the bar owner known for his controversial actions in the game. Noah Lamanna will play Kat, Ellie's former girlfriend. Meanwhile, Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, and Hettienne Park will introduce new characters Hanrahan, Burton, and Elise Park, respectively, adding fresh narratives to the series.
Joining these new additions are the returning cast members, including Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Isabela Merced as Dina, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. The showrunners have hinted that the events of The Last of Us Part II will unfold over multiple seasons, suggesting more surprises and character developments to come.
For those eager to dive deeper into what The Last of Us Season 2 has in store, Variety reports that the show is poised to span four seasons, and Neil Druckmann has teased that some "pretty brutal" cut content from the original game will make its way into the series. With these exciting updates, fans of the franchise have much to look forward to as the premiere date approaches.
