The Last of Us is expanding its Season 2 cast, adding Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick), Ariela Barer (How To Blow Up a Pipeline), Tati Gabrielle (You) and Spencer Lord (Riverdale).
Based on the Naughty Dog video game, The Last of Us It takes place 20 years after the destruction of modern civilization. Joel, played by Peter Pascala hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie out (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl from an oppressive quarantine zone. What begins as a small job soon turns into a brutal and heartbreaking journey as the two must traverse America and depend on each other to survive.
Who are the new characters added to the second season of The Last of Us?
Ramirez will play Manny, a loyal soldier whose sunny outlook belies the pain of old wounds and fear of failing his friends when they need him most.
Barer plays Mel., a young doctor whose commitment to saving lives is challenged by the realities of war and tribalism.
Gabrielle is Nora, a military medic struggling to come to terms with the sins of her past.
Lord plays Owen, a gentle soul trapped in the body of a warrior, condemned to fight an enemy he refuses to hate.
In addition to Pascal and Ramsey, season 1 also starred Gabriel Luna, Anna Torv, Nico Parker, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, Melanie Lynskey, Storm Reid, Merle Dandridge, Jeffrey Pierce, Lamar Johnson, Keivonn Woodard, Graham Greene, Elaine Miles, Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker.
The Last of Us is written and produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Evan Wells, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Rose Lam. The production companies are PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Naughty Dog.
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