The Last of Us Season 2 Begins Production With New Cast Additions

Return to the Post-Apocalypse

HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us has officially started production on season 2 in Vancouver. The new season will adapt events from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II video game, with some creative adjustments for television.

New Faces in the Wasteland

Key casting announcements include:

• Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
• Young Mazino as Jesse
• Isabela Merced as Dina

What to Expect

Season 2 will explore:

1. The complex relationship between Ellie and Joel
2. New factions in the post-apocalyptic world
3. More intense infected encounters

Production Timeline

Showrunner Craig Mazin promises the new season will 'surprise fans while staying true to the emotional core' of the game. The production faces high expectations after season 1 won 8 Emmy Awards.