The Last of Us Season 2 Casts Joe Pantoliano, Premieres April 13

The highly anticipated second season of HBO's The Last of Us is set to premiere on April 13, 2025, featuring a cast that includes Joe Pantoliano as Eugene, a character who will see an expanded role compared to his minor presence in the video game sequel, The Last of Us Part II. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann aim to replicate the acclaim received for the first season's standout episode featuring Bill and Frank by delving deeper into Eugene's character. Additionally, the new season will introduce several other characters played by notable actors, including Alanna Ubach and Robert John Burke. However, viewers can expect significant changes to the storyline as Mazin and Druckmann have indicated that the show will not strictly adhere to the game's plot, potentially causing some controversy among fans. The show's creators anticipate that the series will conclude within four seasons, with Druckmann hinting that a third game is not guaranteed. As excitement builds for the new season, the marketing campaign is actively promoting its return.