The Last of Us: New Images Offer a Glimpse of Season 2
Neil Druckmann talks about changes in the new Season
The second season of the popular post-apocalyptic drama series "The Last of Us" is almost here. Before it finally continues in April, fans of the game adaptation are now being treated to new images from the second season.
The industry portal Entertainment Weekly published a total of seven new images. Among other things, we get a first look at Abby's group. Played by Kaitlyn Dever, Abby plays a central role in the second game and will accordingly also be important in the second season of the series.
The picture with Abby's group, "The 100" actress Tati Gabrielle can be spotted as Nora. Danny Ramirez, known from "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier", will play Manny.
Another image reveals a look at the newly formed family of Joel's brother Tommy. We also see Bella Ramsey's Ellie together with Isabela Merced's Dina.
Ellie is also shown in a picture with Young Mazino as Jesse. We also get to see Tommy and Joel again.
Changes in season 2
The author of the games and showrunner of the series Neil Druckmann also spoke about changes for the hit series in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. According to him, the second season will include scenes that might surprise game fans.
Another change compared to the game is Abby's physical appearance. In the game, she is very muscular, something that was not necessarily adopted for the series. There are already discussions about this among fans online. Druckmann stated in the interview that this was less relevant for him in the series adaptation.
In addition to the images, there is also footage of the second season. To increase your anticipation, you can watch the latest trailer here!
A look back at the first season
Based on the Naughty Dog video game of the same name, "The Last of Us" is an ambitious and emotionally gripping series that has captured the hearts of fans of the original and new viewers alike. Developed by Craig Mazin (known for "Chernobyl") and Neil Druckmann, the creative mind behind the game, the series was produced by HBO and aired in January 2023.
Plot and setting
"The Last of Us" is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been nearly wiped out by a fungal infection (Cordyceps) that takes control of the human brain and turns the infected into violent zombies. The series focuses on Joel (Pedro Pascal), a cynical survivor living in a world without hope after the death of his daughter Sarah (Nico Parker), and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a young girl who could potentially provide a cure.
The story begins when Joel and his partner Tess (Anna Torv) are tasked with smuggling Ellie out of the quarantine zone in Boston. What begins as a simple task turns into an epic journey through ruined cities, landscapes populated by wild infected and dystopias ruled by people determined to survive. Joel and Ellie's relationship, which evolves from a purely functional partnership to a deep bond, is the emotional backbone of the series. Their journey is not only a story of survival, but also a tale of loss, trust, responsibility and the human ability to connect despite the darkness that surrounds the world.
Characters and actors
Pedro Pascal, known from "Game of Thrones" and "The Mandalorian", convincingly brings both the toughness and vulnerability of Joel to life. The depth of his performance captures the inner turmoil of his character, torn between his desire to protect Ellie and his own moral complexity.
Bella Ramsey as Ellie delivers an impressive performance that does justice to the character from the play. At the same time, she brings her own interpretation to the role. Ellie is no mere "heroine", but a complex character who has to deal with her own guilt and the traumas of the world.
In addition to the two main characters, supporting actors such as Anna Torv as Tess, Nick Offerman as Bill and Murray Bartlett as Frank also offer remarkable performances that further deepen and expand the universe of "The Last of Us".
