Last of Us Season 2 Expands Cast with Six New Additions, Including Joe Pantoliano

HBO's adaptation will introduce original characters and expand minor roles from the game, with the new season set to premiere on April 13, 2025.

Joe Pantoliano will play Eugene, a minor character from the game, whose role will be expanded to explore Joel and Ellie's relationship further.
Other new cast members include Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, Hettienne Park, Robert John Burke, and Noah Lamanna, with some portraying original characters created for the series.
The second season will also feature Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, a pivotal character from the game, alongside returning stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
Season 2 will consist of seven episodes and adapt only part of the events from The Last of Us Part II video game.
HBO plans to conclude the series after four seasons, with creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann emphasizing inventive storytelling to expand upon the game's narrative.