HBO and Naughty Dog’s hit series ‘The Last of Us,’ is all set to come to an end, however, the fans of the series are going gaga as they want to know whether the series will be renewed and the season 2 release date
For those who are wondering whether the series will be renewed for Season 2, let us tell you, the creators of the drama have already confirmed ahead of the final episode of Season 1 that the series will return with another season.
Though as of now several episodes of the Season 1 have yet to be released, HBO have already confirmed the series for another installment, which means we will get to see our favourite actors play the character once again.
In an earlier conversation, the creator and writer of the series, Neil Druckmann, stated that “I’m humbled, honored, and frankly overwhelmed that so many people have tuned in and connected with our retelling of Joel and Ellie’s journey.”
The Last of Us season 2 release date, star cast, story and update news
He further added that, “The collaboration with Craig Mazin, our incredible cast & crew, and HBO exceeded my already high expectations.
“Now we have the absolute pleasure of being able to do it again with season two! On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog & PlayStation, thank you!”
If you’re wondering, let us be clear, the final episode of the series is scheduled to release on March 12 at around 09:00 p.m.
Let us remind you, the fans of the series have labeled its 3rd episode titled Long Long Time, as of the best made in television history and the series has earned the title of most successful series to date.
About Season 2
If you’re wondering what the upcoming installment will be about, let us tell you, though as of now the creators haven’t updated anything regarding the Plotline or what they intend to do with the story.
However, as per a report by the Hollywood Reporter, the makers have indicated that the upcoming episodes will cover much of the events of the game’s sequel, so we might see some new characters such as Abby.
Season 2 Cast
As of now only two stars have confirmed to returning for the Season 2 and these are:
Bella Ramsey, and
Pedro Pascal.
These two stars will likely continue the play of Ellie and Joel. Let us remind you, in the first season, we are watching Gabriel Luna in the role of Tommy Miller.
While Merle Dandridge portrays the leader of the fireflies, Marlene. As of now it’s not confirmed whether they will be returning to reprised their roles.
Season 2 Release Date
For those who are wondering about the release date of Season 2, let us tell you, at the time of writing this article, we aren’t sure when the next installment will land on our screens as though the makers have confirmed the renewal but they didn’t update anything regarding release date.
However, Season 2 of the series is expected to hit our screens in 2024.
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