Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in scenes from HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey prepare to return to a post-apocalyptic world the last of us HBO released the first look at season 2 during the Warner Bros. Discovery upfront presentation in New York City.

The highly anticipated series, adapted from the acclaimed video game franchise, follows the journey of Joel (Pascal) and Ellie (Ramsey) as they navigate a world ravaged by a fungal infection turning humans into zombies.

Season 2 is expected to pick up where the first season left off, with the finale delving deeper into the consequences of Joel’s decisions, which will draw from the game’s sequel story. the last of us part ii, Along with Pascal and Ramsey, returning cast members include Gabriel Luna as Joel’s brother Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Tommy’s wife Maria.

Several new artists are joining the group, including Kaitlyn Dever, Isabella Merced, Young Mazzino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord, and Danny Ramirez. Additionally, Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara is set to guest star.

Executive producers and showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann return for Season 2, produced in association with Sony Pictures Television.

the last of us Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in 2025.