“The Last of Us” is one of the most popular action-adventure gaming series of all time. The recent TV series adapted from this iconic franchise is well and truly carrying on the legacy. That’s why, after the grand success of the first season, HBO is all set for the second season.
As fans are already hyped up about the upcoming season, there are some major updates regarding season two, revealed by the showrunner himself. So, what are these updates?
The Last of Us Season 2: Storyline, Release and Other Updates
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Season two of The Last of Us was initially expected to premiere in 2024. But due to the ongoing Holywood Strikes, the showrunner of this series, Craig Mazin, has said that fans can expect the release at the end of 2025. He also stated that crews are facing extreme difficulty amidst this strike. He says, “I think they know exactly why we’re doing it, what we’re doing, and how necessary it is, but they are suffering too.”
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As the mainline show is delayed, Mazin has also given us a hint about spinoffs. Season 2 is fully mapped out by the TLOU HBO team. Some aspects of the series will be exactly the same, like the game. But as it is a series, there will obviously be many new turnarounds, which will surprise the fans for sure. An interesting fact is that season two won’t cover the whole storyline of the second game as such.
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Craig Mazin also feels that he and his team won’t be limited by the source material. The story will revolve around Ellie and Abby and the cycle of violence that connects them. Fans can also expect more side stories on other characters like Bill, Frank, and others.
Last of Us Season 2 Character Updates
One exciting aspect of the next season is that Bella Ramsay and Pedro Pascal will be making a comeback in their roles as Ellie and Joel, respectively. This season will be pivotal for these two characters, as we will get to know their lives after the end of The Last of Us.
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This season will further expand on Tendrils, which were introduced in season 1. Spores will be expected to appear in the second season. Fans around the world are buzzing about the second season of TLOU. And these major updates by Mazin himself will definitely boost this excitement, as far as the storyline is concerned.
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