It’s almost time for The Last of Us season 2 to start filming and, in huge news for fans, there have been new additions to the cast!
After months of speculation, we finally have our Abby, with Booksmart star Kaitlyn Dever being cast. Meanwhile, Young Mazino, known for his role in Beef, has been cast as Jesse.
Adapted from the video game of the same name, The Last of Us tells the story of a world ripped apart by a deadly fungus which turns humans into terrifying zombies.
The tale is centred around Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal), who embark upon a journey to find a cure for the deadly apocalypse, encountering many friends and foes along the way.
Bella Ramsey plays Ellie
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Who is Ellie? Ellie is a 14-year old orphan who has an instinct for anger and defiance but is also looking for belonging. She may also be the key to saving the world.
Where have I seen Bella Ramsey? Ramsey, who despite playing 14-year-old Ellie is 19 years old, is best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, while she has also appeared in the series His Dark Materials, Becoming Elizabeth, Hilda and The Worst Witch. In addition, she’s featured in films such as Catherine Called Birdy and Judy.
Pedro Pascal plays Joel
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Who is Joel? Joel is a hardened survivor in The Last of Us who is tormented by past trauma. In the series he has to trek across a post-apocalyptic American landscape and protect Ellie along the way.
Where have I seen Pedro Pascal? Pascal is best known for his roles as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, Javier Peña in Narcos and as the title character in Star Wars series The Mandalorian. He has also had major roles in films including Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Wonder Woman 1984 and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Kaitlyn Dever plays Abby
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Who is Abby? Abby is a new character, who has been wronged by Joel – and she’s ready to face up to Ellie in a big way.
Where have I seen Kaitlyn Dever before? Dever is best known for her role as Amy in Booksmart, as well as roles in Dopesick, Ticket to Paradise, and Dear Evan Hanson.
Young Mazino plays Jesse
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Who is Jesse? Jesse is a friend of Ellie’s.
Where have I seen Young Mazino before? Mazino is best known for his role as Paul Cho in Beef.
Isabela Merced plays Dina
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Who is Dina? Dina is “a free-wheeling spirit whose devotion to Ellie will be tested by the brutality of the world they inhabit”.
Where have I seen Isabela Merced before? Merced has starred in Transformers: The Last Knight and the Lost City of Gold.
Gabriel Luna plays Tommy
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Who is Tommy? Tommy is Joel’s younger brother. He is an idealistic former soldier hoping for a better world.
Where have I seen Gabriel Luna? Luna is perhaps best known for playing Ghost Rider in Agents of SHIELD, while he has also had major roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, True Detective and the film Eddie & Sunny.
Rutina Wesley plays Maria
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Who is Maria? Maria is Tommy’s wife and is pregnant with their child.
Where have I seen Rutina Wesley? Wesley is perhaps best known for her role as Tara Thornton in True Blood. She’s also appeared in the series Queen Sugar and Arrow.
The following cast members could potentially return in flashbacks:
Nico Parker plays Sarah
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Who is Sarah? Sarah is Joel’s 14-year-old daughter.
Where have I seen Nico Parker? The daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, Nico Parker has previously starred in the films Dumbo and Reminiscence, as well as HBO series The Third Day.
Following backlash from a small minority of The Last of Us fans who questioned the casting of Pascal, who is of Chilean descent, and biracial star Parker, in roles that are white in the original game, Parker told Yahoo! Entertainment: “There are people for whom the game is incredibly important to them.”
She added: “But when it comes from a place where it’s just a disdain toward any kind of inclusivity, that’s where I don’t care. I don’t value that opinion and I don’t agree.”
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