HBO's highly anticipated The Last of Us Season 2 is set to expand its cast with six new actors ahead of its premiere on April 13. Variety recently disclosed details about how the live-action adaptation will further delve into the source material from the acclaimed video game series. The new additions to the cast 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 featured in RoboCop 3, and Noah Lamanna from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
These last-minute cast members will portray both characters from the original games and newly created roles. Joe Pantoliano will take on the role of Eugene, a character previously seen only briefly in The Last of Us Part II as Ellie and Dina's pot-smoking friend. In the upcoming season, Eugene's role will be expanded, offering a deeper look into his background and connection to the main characters, Joel and Ellie. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann shared with Variety that Eugene's development will echo the expansion seen with Bill in Season 1, enriching the narrative and character dynamics.
Robert John Burke will portray Seth, the bar owner and bigot sandwich-giver from The Last of Us Part II, while Noah Lamanna will play Kat, Ellie's former girlfriend. Additionally, Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, and Hettienne Park will introduce new characters named Hanrahan, Burton, and Elise Park, respectively.
These new faces will join the already impressive lineup for Season 2, which includes 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 exciting developments as the series progresses.
As The Last of Us Season 2 premieres on April 13, fans can anticipate a deeper exploration of the game's universe. For more insights into the upcoming season, check out why it sounds like the show is set to span four seasons. Additionally, Neil Druckmann has teased that Season 2 will include some "pretty brutal" scenes that were cut from the original video game sequel.
