The Last of Us Season 1 is finally here after a long wait. The first episode of the HBO adaptation was a hit among fans, who can’t stop applauding it. This 2013 action-adventure game is a fan favorite, and the TV show has already found a similar place in the hearts of the established fandom.
The second episode will be released this Sunday. It will be a nine-episode journey. However, rumors of the second season have already taken over the internet. Craig Mazin, the show’s co-creator, has already hinted at a possible second season.
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According to speculations, the first season will cover the events of the first game. However, it has not yet been established if this is the case. Nevertheless, many fans have already anticipated that the second season will cover the game’s sequel. As a result, there are already rumors about the cast of the show’s second season.
The Last of Us Season 2 rumors hint at the cast for Abby
The iconic characters of Joel and Ellie are played by brilliant actors like Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in the HBO adaptation. But fans were skeptical of the cast, particularly the casting of the Game of Thrones actress as Ellie. They thought the actress didn’t resemble the in-game Ellie. But after seeing the first episode, all doubts were resolved, as the actors astonished everyone with their outstanding performance.
Shannon Berry as Abby in Season 2 of #TheLastOfUs?
Neil Druckmann is following her on IG. pic.twitter.com/2ZmHqzv7jn
— The Last of Us News (@TheLastofUsNews) January 20, 2023
A recent rumor suggests that the Australian actress Shannon Berry may feature in the second season of The Last of Us. In the second installment of the game, the 21-year-old actress will play Abby. Neil Druckmann, the game’s creator and co-creator of the TV series, began following the Australian actress. However, because it is still a rumor, fans must wait for an official announcement.
How did fans react to this rumor?
The fans’ reactions to the rumor were divided. Some were pleased to learn about them since they believed Berry would be an excellent choice to play the character due to her resemblance. However, other fans stated that they are more concerned with the actor’s performance than the likeness. Let’s have a look at some of the fan reactions.
Oh this is interesting 👀
— Kiwi (@MultiPacifist) January 20, 2023
Perfect. Thought I don’t think Bella Ramsey will be able to carry Season 2 on her own tbh
— Justaminuteaway_ (@TopperHarley__) January 20, 2023
Hey, she's 22. Bella Ramsey is 19. Their age difference is spot on for Ellie and Abby.
— Rich8606 (@rich8606) January 20, 2023
Great casting choice if real. I hope they redo the story of part2 but paced a bit differently so the show is goated.
— Cloud Boy (@TomieCacique) January 20, 2023
Why do people keep looking for look alikes to play roles the certainly don’t fit. Jeezuzzzz
— Sotero A. Gomez 🌶️ (@ferraridreams) January 20, 2023
Druckman follows alot of actors, including Kaitlyn Dever lol. So that doesn’t necessarily mean anything. But whoever is cast will likely already appear in season 1 imo.
— Rameen 🇦🇫 (@rameenakb) January 20, 2023
The second this community realises it’s not always about looking exactly like the character but embodying them through the performance the better.
— Thomas Gould (@Thomasgould_) January 20, 2023
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I hope they pick the best actor for the role and not someone who looks the most like her. Looks don’t matter when it comes to nailing a character’s personality and that’s what truly matters
— SweatyFlops オーステン (@SweatyFlops) January 20, 2023
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It is still too early to begin thinking about the second season. For the time being, fans should enjoy the first season and look forward to the next eight episodes.
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