The Last of Us: Unpacking the Exciting Cast Additions for Season 2

The Last of Us, one of the most talked-about shows of 2023, has finally announced its new cast members for Season 2. Starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, the series beautifully brought to TV the heartbreaking and beloved video game, earning countless awards for Season 1.

The Last of Us Part II

With Season 1 detailing the events that happen in the first game, Season 2 will now venture into what happens in The Last of Us Part II, an even more harrowing and heartbreaking journey for Ellie and Joel as they deal with the fallout from their journey to the Fireflies in hopes of creating a cure.

“Unlike Season 1, which told the entire story from the first game, showrunners Mazin and Druckmann have hinted that The Last of Us Part II will need multiple seasons.” - Craig Mazin

While Season 1 boasted many incredible guest stars that gave memorable performances, like Anna Torv, Nick Offerman, Murray Bartlett, Melanie Lynskey, Keivonn Montreal Woodard, and Lamar Johnson, this upcoming season will feature even more massive characters from the video games.

The Cast of The Last of Us

And, Season 1 of the TV show featured appearances by some of the voice actors from the video games, most notably Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker, Merle Dandridge, Jeffrey Pierce, and Laura Bailey, who voiced and did the motion capture for Ellie, Joel, Marlene, Tommy, and Abby respectively.

So, with filming just beginning, The Last of Us has slowly been announcing who will be joining the cast for Season 2. Here’s a rundown of the cast of the second season vs. their video game counterparts:

Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams in Season 2 vs. Ellie Williams in The Last of Us Part II

Bella Ramsey, known for her incredible performance as Ellie in Season 1, will reprise her role as the fiery and determined Ellie in Season 2.

Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller in Season 2 vs. Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part II

Pedro Pascal, who brought Joel to life in Season 1, will continue to portray the rugged and complex Joel in Season 2.

Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller in Season 1 vs. Tommy Miller in The Last of Us Part II

Gabriel Luna, who played Tommy in Season 1, will return to the role in Season 2, bringing more depth to the character.

Rutina Wesley as Maria in Season 1 vs. Maria in The Last of Us Part II

Rutina Wesley, who played Maria in Season 1, will reprise her role in Season 2, adding more complexity to the character.

Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in The Last of Us Part II

Kaitlyn Dever, known for her roles in Booksmart and Them That Follow, will bring Abby to life in Season 2.

Isabela Merced as Dina in The Last of Us Part II

Isabela Merced, known for her roles in Instant Family and Dora and the Lost City of Gold, will play Dina in Season 2.

Young Mazino as Jesse in The Last of Us Part II

Young Mazino, a newcomer to the scene, will play Jesse in Season 2.

Spencer Lord as Owen in The Last of Us Part II

Spencer Lord, known for his roles in The OA and The Society, will play Owen in Season 2.

Danny Ramirez as Manny in The Last of Us Part II

Danny Ramirez, known for his roles in On My Block and The Gifted, will play Manny in Season 2.

Ariela Barer as Mel in The Last of Us Part II

Ariela Barer, known for her roles in Runaways and Atypical, will play Mel in Season 2.

Tati Gabrielle as Nora in The Last of Us Part II

Tati Gabrielle, known for her roles in The 100 and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, will play Nora in Season 2.

Jeffrey Wright as Isaac in The Last of Us Part II

Jeffrey Wright, known for his roles in Westworld and The Hunger Games, will play Isaac in Season 2.

Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O’Hara, known for her iconic roles in Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice, will join the cast of Season 2 in an undisclosed role.

There are still several big casting announcements to come, namely fans (like me) are probably waiting anxiously to hear who has been cast as Yara and Lev, two other major characters from The Last of Us Part II.

The Last of Us Part II

The anticipation is building, and we can’t wait to see how the new cast members bring these beloved characters to life in Season 2 of The Last of Us.