In less than three weeks the time has come: The long -awaited season 2 of The Last of Us will appear in Germany, more precisely on14. April 2025.
A lot is being discussed in advance. Especially about the figure Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), who is all too well remembered by the fans of the video game. The series will probably be a shocking plot wist in its historyPreviously revealed than in the video game.
Important context is delivered directly
During a press conference on The Last of Us Season 2, the co-president of the developer studio Naughty Dog, Neil Druckmann, prize thatAbby's connection to Joel and Ellie revealed right from the startshould be (viaGold Derby).
According to Druckmann, this is mainly due to the fact that the figure Abby in the TV series must be reached by the spectators on another emotional level than in the game. Specifically, he says:
In the game you slip into the role of Abby, so that you immediately build an empathetic connection to her because, when she survives, you run through the snow and fight against infected people.
And we can hold back certain things and make them a secret that will only be uncovered later in history. We couldn't do that in the series because you don't play it.
Danger!The following section contains Spoiler for The Last of Us Part 2.
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Joel saves Ellie at the end offrom the Firefly Station and, among others, brings (initially unknowingly) to Abby's father Jerry Anderson. He is neurosurgeon and is supposed to carry out the fatal intervention on Ellie. So Abby swears cruel revenge.
Everything worth knowing about The Last of Us Season 2
The second season starts on14. April 2025In this country on Sky or the streaming service WoW. Overall, the season consists of seven episodes and it appearsAn episode every week.
Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin (Hangover 2, Chernobyl) act again as a show runner. Both also directed in season 1 in some episodes.
In addition to the main actors Pedro Pascal (Joel), Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and newcomer Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), the cast consists of:
- Gabriel Luna Als Tommy Miller
- Rutina Wesley as Maria
- Isabela Merced Als Dina
- Ariela Make the Honey
- Tati Gabrielle as Nora
- Danny Ramirez als Manny
- Jeffrey Wright als Isaac
- Young Mazino als Jesse
- Spencer Lord als Owen
More about The Last of Us
Although there are only two video games so far, by the way, according to season 2, it shouldn't be over. Since the action by The Last of Us Part 2 is quite complex and has a lot to offer, a third season could help to continue to ensure the profound character depictions. You can find out more in the article linked above.
