Overview

• 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.