'The Last of Us' Season 2 Trailer Reveals New Threats, Premieres April 13

HBO has unveiled the official trailer for Season 2 of 'The Last of Us' during a panel at SXSW, showcasing a new chapter that begins five years after the events of the first season. The upcoming seven-episode season will explore the consequences of Joel's decision to prevent Ellie from undergoing surgery to create a vaccine, leading to increased conflict between the characters and a more perilous world. New cast member Kaitlyn Dever joins the series as Abby, a complex character whose arrival disrupts the lives of Joel and Ellie, played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, respectively. Returning cast members include Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria, with additional newcomers such as Isabela Merced and Young Mazino. The season is set to debut on April 13, with new episodes airing weekly. Executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann continue to lead the project, promising a gripping continuation of the acclaimed story based on the popular video game.