HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 is set to expand its cast with six new actors ahead of its highly anticipated premiere on April 13. This exciting development was announced by Variety, providing fans with more details on how the live-action series will delve deeper into the universe of the beloved video game series.
The new additions to the cast are Joe Pantoliano (Memento, The Matrix), Alanna Ubach (Euphoria, Bombshell), Ben Ahlers (The Gilded Age, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Hettienne Park (Don't Look Up), Robert John Burke (RoboCop 3), and Noah Lamanna (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds). These actors will bring to life both characters from the original games and new faces crafted specifically for the series.
Joe Pantoliano will take on the role of Eugene, a character previously known as Ellie and Dina's pot-smoking friend in The Last of Us Part II. In the series, Eugene will have a more substantial presence, allowing viewers to explore his background in a manner similar to how Bill's character was expanded in Season 1. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann expressed enthusiasm about fleshing out Eugene's story, with Druckmann stating, "I get excited when I see these opportunities... The way this character comes in really gets to the heart of Joel and Ellie and their relationship."
Robert John Burke will portray Seth, the bar owner and bigot from The Last of Us Part II, while Noah Lamanna will play Kat, Ellie's former girlfriend. Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, and Hettienne Park will introduce new characters to the series, playing Hanrahan, Burton, and Elise Park, respectively.
These new cast members join an already impressive lineup, including Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Isabela Merced as Dina, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. Given the showrunners' plan to spread the events of The Last of Us Part II across multiple seasons, fans can anticipate more surprises and character developments as the episodes unfold.
For those eager to learn more about The Last of Us Season 2, further details can be found on why the show is poised to span four seasons and Neil Druckmann's insights on incorporating "pretty brutal" cut content from the original sequel video game.
