Last of Us Season 2 Expands Story with New Characters and Changes

HBO's adaptation will introduce expanded roles for minor game characters and new cast members while diverging from the original game's narrative.

Joe Pantoliano will portray Eugene, a minor character from the game, whose story will be significantly expanded in Season 2, akin to the Bill and Frank episode from Season 1.
Season 2 will adapt part of The Last of Us Part II but will include changes to the story while keeping its core themes intact, according to showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin.
The cast includes new additions such as Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and others, with some roles created specifically for the show.
Neil Druckmann has cast doubt on the possibility of a third game in the series, suggesting that The Last of Us Part II might mark the end of the franchise's gaming narrative.
Season 2 premieres April 13, 2025, and will explore deeper character relationships and previously unseen aspects of the game's world.