Catherine O'Hara Joins 'The Last of Us' Season 2 With a Darkly Comedic Role

The Emmy-winning actress will play a mysterious new character with a complex relationship to Pedro Pascal's Joel in the hit HBO series returning this April.

• Catherine O'Hara, known for her comedic roles in 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice,' will appear in season 2 of HBO's 'The Last of Us.'
• Her character, created specifically for the series, is described as having an 'odd relationship' with Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, and brings elements of dark comedy to the post-apocalyptic drama.
• Season 2 picks up five years after season 1 and will explore the aftermath of Joel's controversial decisions, with O'Hara's character seemingly serving as a therapist figure to him.
• O'Hara hinted that fans familiar with the video game source material can expect an even more intense season compared to the first.
• The critically acclaimed series, which earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, returns in April with new cast members including Kaitlyn Dever and Young Mazino.

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