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It’s about to get intense for Joel and Ellie as The Last of Us returns for its explosive second season in April.
Season 2 kicks off with a five-year jump: Joel and Ellie find themselves clashing with each other and a world far more deadly than before. Expect betrayal, secrets, and shocking twists.
Revealed at SXSW, the trailer features Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) sharing a quiet moment dancing, only for the tension to build as Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) strides through the snow, cold as ice, and on a mission. Hinting at tensions between the leading characters, the trailer ends with Ellie seething at Joel (Pedro Pascal): “You swore.”
Alongside Pascal, Ramsey, and Merced, new faces this season include Kaitlyn Dever, Jeffrey Wright, and Catherine O’Hara, joining the cast for a journey that promises betrayal, heartbreak, and a world that’s more dangerous than ever.
Also noteworthy: a previous teaser dropped on September 26 — Joel’s birthday and the anniversary of the Cordyceps outbreak. HBO marked the occasion with new artwork by Greg Ruth, which you can check out below.
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In another teaser released in August, Joel confesses to an unexpected character, Catherine O’Hara, telling her, “I saved her” — a moment diverging from the game’s original storyline. Fans will also recognize a cliffhanger scene from the end of The Last of Us Part II, indicating big changes are on the horizon.
Get ready for an unforgettable ride. Season 2 of The Last of Us premieres on April 13.
[Source: Variety]
