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HBO’s ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 to Premiere in April with Major Changes

The second season will introduce Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and focus on drama over action, adapting parts of the acclaimed video game sequel.

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Overview

  • Season 2 of HBO's 'The Last of Us' is set to premiere in April 2025, continuing the story five years after the events of the first season.
  • Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Abby, a controversial character from the video game, with a focus on emotional depth rather than replicating the character's physicality from the game.
  • The season will prioritize character-driven storytelling over action-heavy sequences, exploring moral dilemmas and complex relationships.
  • The adaptation will cover portions of 'The Last of Us Part II' and is planned to unfold across multiple seasons to capture the scope of the game.
  • Creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have teased high-calorie, dense episodes, with a mix of new material and elements from the game’s remastered edition.