The Last of Us: New Images Offer a Glimpse of Season 2

The second season of the popular series "The Last of Us" is getting closer and closer. Before it finally continues in April, fans of the game adaptation are now being served up more images from the second season.

The industry portal Entertainment Weekly has published a total of seven new images. Among other things, we catch a first glimpse of Abby's group. Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, plays a central role in the second game in the series and will therefore also be important in the second season of the series.

The picture with Abby's group includes "The 100" actress Tati Gabrielle as Nora. Danny Ramirez, known from "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier", will portray Manny.

Another image reveals a glimpse of the newly formed family of Joel's brother Tommy. We also see Bella Ramsey's Ellie together with Isabel Merced's Dina.

Ellie is also shown in an image with Young Mazino as Jesse. We also get to see Tommy and Joel again.

Changes in season 2

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, game writer and series showrunner Neil Druckmann also spoke about changes for the hit series. According to him, there will be scenes in the second season that might surprise game fans.

Another change compared to the second part of the games is the physical presence of Abby. In the game, Abby is extremely muscular, which was not necessarily carried over to the series. There are already discussions about this among fans online. Druckmann states in an interview that this was less relevant for him in the series adaptation.

In addition to the images, there is also footage of the second season. To increase your anticipation, you can watch the latest trailer here!

A look back at the first season

Based on the Naughty Dog video game of the same name, "The Last of Us" is an ambitious and emotionally gripping series that has captured the hearts of fans of the original and new viewers alike. Developed by Craig Mazin (known for "Chernobyl") and Neil Druckmann, the creative mind behind the game, the series was produced by HBO and aired in January 2023.

Plot and setting

"The Last of Us" is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been nearly wiped out by a fungal infection (Cordyceps) that takes control of the human brain and turns the infected into violent zombies. The series focuses on Joel (Pedro Pascal), a cynical survivor living in a world without hope after the death of his daughter Sarah (Nico Parker), and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a young girl who could potentially provide a cure.

The story begins when Joel and his partner Tess (Anna Torv) are tasked with smuggling Ellie out of the quarantine zone in Boston. What begins as a simple task turns into an epic journey through ruined cities, landscapes populated by wild infected and dystopias ruled by people determined to survive. Joel and Ellie's relationship, which evolves from a purely functional partnership to a deep bond, is the emotional backbone of the series. Their journey is not only a story of survival, but also a tale of loss, trust, responsibility and the human ability to connect despite the darkness that surrounds the world.

Characters and actors

Pedro Pascal, known from "Game of Thrones" and "The Mandalorian", convincingly brings both the toughness and vulnerability of Joel to life. The depth of his performance captures the inner turmoil of his character, torn between his desire to protect Ellie and his own moral complexity.

Bella Ramsey as Ellie delivers an impressive performance that does justice to the character from the play. At the same time, she brings her own interpretation to the role. Ellie is no mere "heroine", but a complex character who has to deal with her own guilt and the traumas of the world.

In addition to the two main characters, supporting actors such as Anna Torv as Tess, Nick Offerman as Bill and Murray Bartlett as Frank also offer remarkable performances that further deepen and expand the universe of "The Last of Us".