The Last of Us Season 2: Insights from the Cast
This Sunday marks the exciting return of HBO’s acclaimed series, The Last of Us, as it kicks off its much-anticipated second season. With new characters joining the fray and familiar faces back in action, fans are eager to see what unfolds in the post-apocalyptic landscape.
Pedro Pascal Reflects on His Character
Pedro Pascal, who portrays the central character Joel, shared that the journey of his character resonates deeply with him. He recounts experiences during filming that mirrored real-life challenges:
“I was sort of injured and exhausted and kind of in a low place, and thank God, Joel was there to help me work that ([expletive] out).”
The expansion of the cast this season has also influenced Pascal’s performance positively. Notably, actress Catherine O’Hara plays a significant role in the first episode, marking a thrilling addition to the series.
Bella Ramsey on Character Development
Bella Ramsey, portraying Ellie, expressed a proactive attitude towards her training for stunts in the new season. She noted the importance of physical fitness in relation to her role:
“It’s nice to have a reason to exercise that isn’t just for your own personal health, so that was good, and the actual execution of stunts and stuff was really fun.”
The time gap between the first and second seasons has allowed some room for character growth, which Ramsey recognized as a significant factor:
“I had been on production sets since I was, like, 11 and then worked basically nonstop up until the end of Season 1, and then there was this, like, lull, and I didn’t do very much, so I had to learn how to be a young person and not be working, which was a challenge.”
Filming Timeline and Expectations
The second season resumes production roughly two years after the conclusion of the first. Pascal pointed out the substantial break:
“We ended, what, June ’22, and we started in the beginning of ’24. It’s like two years.”
As the cast prepares for the season premiere, both Pascal and Ramsey remain optimistic and enthusiastic about bringing their characters’ stories back to the screen.
Premiere Details
Episode one of The Last of Us Season 2 is set to debut on Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO and Max, promising an engaging continuation of the beloved narrative.
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