Joe Pantoliano Joins 'Last of Us' Season 2 in Expanded Role

HBO's hit adaptation adds several cast members, including Pantoliano as Eugene, a minor character from the game reimagined for the series.

Joe Pantoliano will portray Eugene, a character briefly mentioned in the video game, who is being expanded for the show to deepen the narrative around Joel and Ellie.
The show's creators, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, emphasized their excitement about reinterpreting smaller game elements to enrich the series' storytelling.
Season 2 will feature new cast members, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Jeffrey Wright reprising his role as Isaac, and Isabela Merced as Dina, among others.
The second season is set five years after Season 1 and continues to explore complex relationships and new communities in a post-apocalyptic world.
HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 2 will premiere on April 13, 2025, airing on HBO and streaming on Max.