Summary
For those excited to see Ellie and Joel again inThe Last of UsSeason 2, the wait is almost over. In just a few weeks, the post-apocalyptic series will return to screens to traumatize fans once more, but this time, its narrative is expected to become more intense for the unfortunate duo than ever before. As well as its darker themes, Season 2 will see a bunch of new faces that includeAbby Anderson, Dina, andGail, played bySchitt’s Creekstar Catherine O’Hara, who is a therapist living in Jackson and confirmed to be Eugene’s wife.
The Last of UsSeason 2 will also change certain areas of the game, while also fresh-out characters like Eugene Linden, played by Joe Pantoliano, who was never seen but only mentioned in the sequel video game. However, this isn’t something new to HBO’s series, as inSeason One, this change can be seen with Bill and Frank, where Bill didn’t have a huge role to play in the first Naughty Dog game and Frank not physically appearing at all. As more is revealed about Season 2, which includes a big battle at Jackson and the evolution of the virus in terms of airborne spores, the cast of the HBO show has offered up a more cheerful and wholesome moment for Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel, before the dreaded upcoming storm.
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast Celebrate Pedro Pascal’s Birthday in the Most Wholesome Way
Shared on X/Twitter by The Last of Us news,Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and thecast ofThe Last of UsSeason 2, which included Gabriel Luna (Tommy), Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Young Mazino (Jesse) and Isabela Merced (Dina), all took part in singing happy birthday to Pedro Pascal, whose birthday fell on the same date that the cast attended the Season 2 premiere of the show in Sydney, Australia.Although Pedro can’t be seen with the cast on stage, it seems that they used the opportunity to record a video of the moment to send to him.
It’s certainly a far cry from all the heartache and somber news most fans of the series have been accustomed to lately regarding the show and a tender moment between the characters before the trauma of Season 2 rolls around in just a few weeks. Recently,Pascal revealed thathe found himself in an “unhealthy mindset"while playing the character of Joel inThe Last of UsSeason 2.
To make matters even more emotional for the actor,The Last of UsSeason 2’s first episode title was recently revealed, which has made some fans believe that Joel’s exit from the series could be a lot sooner than expected. Even though it seems as though all of Season 2’s cast has been disclosed, arecent rumor suggests that one big Hollywood name is still left to be announcedwho will play a character that hasn’t been revealed yet. Thankfully, all will be brought out into the light soon asThe Last of UsSeason 2 makes its premiere on HBO on May 22, 2025.
