“I’m Excited for the Really Intense Stuff”- Bella Ramsey Readies Herself for The Last of Us Season 2 Beginning “Early Next Year”

‘The Last of Us’ the HBO TV series has to be one of the most celebrated video game adaptations of all time. The debut season of the show didn’t just appeal to the fans of the game, but it also received high critical acclaim from audiences beyond the gaming industry. Unfortunately, the wait for the follow-up season has left the fans frustrated. While the project has been through a lot of delays due to various reasons, it seems like production is finally back on track. Apparently, the future of TLOU season 2 looks more promising than ever. And the star of the show, Bella Ramsey gives the much-awaited update on production progress.

For entertainment seekers beyond the gaming community, Naughty Dog’s post-apocalyptic narrative became the big highlight. Who can get over the on-screen magic created by Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal? Moreover, the series also bagged some convincing nominations at the Emmy Awards, testifying to the impact it had left on showbiz. Thus, the hype around the next season was understandable. Well, for all the fans who were waiting for the ‘big update’, Bella Ramsey, the star of the series, has given the fans a reason to celebrate. Yes, it’s happening!

Bella Ramsey talks about the production stage of the highly anticipated Season 2 

The entertainment world is no stranger to some big-banner video game adaptations. From Super Mario Bros. to Five Nights at Freddy’s, projects inspired by the virtual world have worked wonders on the silver screen. But there’s no denying the fact that The Last of Us TV series has been a total standout in recreating the magic. In her latest interview, Bella Ramsey herself confirmed that the countdown to season 2 has begun as production is set to begin in a few months.

“Next year. No, I do actually know. I mean, I temporarily know”, she confirmed. This means the shooting would begin in the first quarter of 2024. Then it would take some months to get to post-production. A rational estimate for the season 2 launch might be anywhere around the last quarter of 2024. For the makers, season 2 would bring its own sets of challenges. 

The Last of Us season 2 will bring a stronger version of Ellie? 

The story itself holds most of the potential. But the works of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie have only helped widespread the label’s popularity. Considering the original source had a very successful sequel, it was only about time HBO offered a follow-up. The SAG-AFTRA strikes spoiled the party, as it led to constant delays in production. Now, going by the claims of the Emmy-nominated actor, the upcoming story would bring some innovations to the game’s narrative.

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“I’m excited for the really intense stuff, because I did a bit of that in Season 1 obviously, but to do that. And actually more physical scenes because Ellie is obviously more physically fit in Season 2. I love stunt stuff, and like waking up with bruises the next day, and finding myself with a black eye, just because it feels like so good to have done it”, the actor talking about Ellie’s arc stated. 

The expectations with the follow-up are high. It would be really interesting to see if the developers can match up to the hype after some constant delays. 

What are your expectations from the upcoming season? 

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