The Last of Us Season 2 Cast Adds Six Names Ahead of April Premiere
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, premiering this April, expands its cast with six noteworthy additions, as reported by Variety. Joining the ensemble 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 portray both established characters from The Last of Us Part II and entirely new creations. Pantoliano will play Eugene, Ellie and Dina's friend from the game, whose role will be significantly expanded in the series. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann explained to Variety that, similar to Bill's arc in Season 1, Eugene's backstory will be explored in greater depth, enriching Joel and Ellie's relationship.
Burke takes on the role of Seth, the bigoted bar owner from Part II, while Lamanna portrays Kat, a character who dated Ellie prior to the game's events. Ubach, Ahlers, and Park will embody new characters: Hanrahan, Burton, and Elise Park, respectively.
This impressive lineup complements the already established cast, including Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Isabela Merced as Dina, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. With the showrunners previously hinting at a multi-season adaptation of Part II, further surprises are undoubtedly in store.
The Last of Us Season 2, adapting the events of The Last of Us Part II, premieres April 13th. For further insights, explore articles detailing the potential four-season arc and Druckmann's comments on the inclusion of "pretty brutal" cut content from the game.
