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'The Last of Us' Season 2: Writing Delays, Release Date Update, Casting and More
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will return for season 2. HBO announced the renewal on Jan.
27, two weeks after its series premiere became the streamer's second-highest debut ever, behind. Fans are now clamoring for what comes next. «It still feels surreal to me that it's going to go again,» Bella Ramsey told ET of the renewal news, adding that «I don't want to go into it comparing it to the experience of the first season.» The beloved star said season 1 was «the best year of my life,» saying she's been most appreciative of the fans who have supported her character's LGBTQ identity (Ramsey herself identifies as non-binary, and uses any pronouns). «I have, it's like a gay army,» Ramsey said.
«That feels nice to just have that army behind me.»Ramsey also added that she's enjoyed hearing from fans of the video game. «I love gamers' reactions to the show,» she said.
«That's the thing that feels the most validating, is when gamers who are so invested in the game say, 'This is so good and it lives up to all my expectations.' That is the reaction that feels really, really cool.» Here's everything we know about season 2. HBO has not yet announced a release date for season 2, but the streamer's Drama Chief, Francesca Orsi, told in May 2023 that she and her team had set a goal for «some time in 2025.» Orsi told it's «too early to tell» exactly how the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike will affect HBO's rollout, but acknowledged her original schedule may have to shift. «At this point, those shows that I'm looking to air wouldn't necessarily be ready if this strike last [sic.] six to nine months,» she said. «So yes, that's a big question for us, but I think we'll cross that road once we come to it.» WritingforThe Last of Us is currently completely paused until
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How ‘The Last of Us’ Director Peter Hoar Turned Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett Into a Couple for the Ages
This story about director Peter Hoar and “The Last of Us” first ran in the Drama Series issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.For pure emotional punch this past TV season, one need look no further than “Long, Long Time,” the third episode of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Detouring from the main journey of a lone man and the fungus-resistant young woman under his care (Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey) navigating zombie-strewn roads, the series settled down for a decades-spanning romance between two older men, Bill and Frank (played unforgettably by Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett), that resonated with its universality and refusal to reduce the duo to dreary stereotypes. If your heart didn’t break watching these men make peace with their life decisions through the unsteady ages, you simply do not and never did have one beating in your chest.“I would have said yes to an episode full of zombies being shot in the head and probably would have been very excited,” director Peter Hoar said.
‘The Last Of Us’ Stars Pedro Pascal And Bella Ramsey On The Fame And Attention That Comes Along With The End Of The World
In HBO’s hit series The Last of Us, it’s the end of the world as most of humanity knows it, but Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey feel just fine. Long gone are the traces of the hardened survivor Joel (Pascal) and the teenage spitfire Ellie (Ramsey), who must endure the collapse of modern civilization due to a deadly mutable fungus that turns people into zombie-like creatures. Well, sort of. Comfortably sat within the confines of a secluded lounge at the Directors Guild of America, the pair are swapping inside jokes and bursting with laughter. While Pascal trades in Joel’s stoicism for passion, Ramsey can’t quite shake the penchant for Ellie’s habitual cussing.
‘The Last Of Us’ Live Halloween Attractions Set For Universal Studios Resorts In Orlando & Hollywood
The Last of Us started as a video game, became a hit TV series and is about to become not one but two live attractions: Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights will open Last of Us haunted houses at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood in September.
Banff Rockie Awards: ‘The Last Of Us’, Craig Robinson & ‘The Traitors’ Honored
The Last of Us walked away from the Banff Rockie Awards with the Program of the Year gong.
The Last Of Us: 10th Anniversary, But No Still Announcements
On Wednesday, June 14th critically acclaimed and former Game Of The Year Award winner The Last Of Us celebrated its 10-year anniversary. As well as being a hit game, The Last Of Us is also an ongoing TV series thanks to HBO Max. With the celebration, many fans were hoping there would also be some kind of announcement.
‘The Last of Us’ to be featured in this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal
The Last of Us,” will have a spot at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The horror event, hosted every year in Universal Studios, will take inspiration from one of this year’s most famous TV shows, introducing the infected to the park over the course of Halloween.Pedro Pascal reveals he got an infection from fans taking selfies with their fingers in his eyesPedro Pascal recalled the time he got spit on during a road rage incidentNico Parker cast in live-action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’A post shared by The Last of Us (@thelastofus)“As a massive fan — and frequent attendee — of Halloween Horror Nights, we are honored to have The Last of Us included in this year’s lineup.
‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Lead Nominees at 2023 GALECA: Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics Dorian TV Awards
DORIAN TV AWARDS NOMINEES—FULL LISTBEST TV DRAMAInterview with the Vampire (AMC)The Last of Us (HBO)Succession (HBO)The White Lotus (HBO)Yellowjackets (Showtime)BEST TV COMEDYAbbott Elementary (ABC)The Bear (FX on Hulu)The Other Two (HBO Max)Poker Face (Peacock)Somebody Somewhere (HBO)BEST LGBTQ TV SHOWInterview with the Vampire (AMC)A League of Their Own (Amazon)Somebody Somewhere (HBO)The Last of Us (HBO)The Other Two (HBO Max)BEST TV MOVIE OR MINISERIESBeef (Netflix)Daisy Jones & The Six (Amazon)Dead Ringers (Amazon)Fire Island (Hulu)Rye Lane (Hulu)BEST UNSUNG SHOWA Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO)Derry Girls (Netflix)Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)Los Espookys (HBOReservation Dogs (FX on Hulu)Somebody Somewhere (HBO)BEST NON-ENGLISH SHOWElite (Netflix)Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Netflix)Los Espookys (HBO)Smiley (Netflix)Young Royals (Netflix)BEST TV PERFORMANCE—DRAMAKieran Culkin, Succession (HBO)Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets (Showtime)Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us (HBO)Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us (HBO)Sarah Snook, Succession (HBO)BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE—DRAMAMurray Bartlett, The Last of Us (HBO)Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus (HBO)Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus (HBO)Nick Offerman, The Last of Us (HBO)Aubrey Plaza, The White Lotus (HBO)BEST TV PERFORMANCE—COMEDYRachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary (ABC)Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere (HBO)Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face (Peacock)Ali Wong, Beef (Netflix)BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE—COMEDYAlex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs.
‘Time’: Bella Ramsey Prison Drama Boarded By BritBox North America For Season 2, Reveals More Cast
Bella Ramsey-starring BBC prison drama Time has added BritBox North America as co-producer and revealed more cast plus first-look image (above).
Pedro Pascal recalled the time he got spit on during a road rage incident
Pedro Pascal, known for his role in The Last of Us, recently shared that he experienced three incidents of anger while driving. During a conversation with Steven Yeun for Variety, Pascal, 48, recounted his latest altercation on the road. It’s important to remember that road rage can have serious consequences, and it’s best to remain calm and composed while driving.“Yesterday was a day.
‘The Last Of Us’: Pedro Pascal hasn’t watched the season finale
The Last Of Us star Pedro Pascal has revealed that he still hasn’t watched the finale of the show’s first season.The first season of HBO‘s adaptation of the beloved video game premiered this year and saw Pascal play Joel and star opposite Bella Ramsey (Ellie).Despite the show’s success, Pascal revealed in a new interview with Beef star Steven Yeun for Variety that he is yet to view the season finale.“I saw it all up until then,” he said. “I haven’t done anything for that amount of time before, so my attachment to the experience is strange.
Bella Ramsey teases “darker” second season of ‘The Last Of Us’
The Last Of Us season two will be “darker” than the first, according to star Bella Ramsey.The first season of HBO‘s adaptation of the beloved video game saw Ramsey star as Ellie alongside Pedro Pascal (Joel).The first episode of The Last Of Us became HBO’s second biggest premiere in over a decade after House Of The Dragon, racking up 4.7 million viewers in the US across HBO and streaming service HBO Max. A second season was then soon confirmed.After it appeared that production on season two would begin in 2023, a new interview with Ramsey in Vanity Fair has confirmed this, with the actor going on to tease the direction and tone of the new season.“It’s darker,” they said.
HBO’s The Last Of Us: Season 2 Might Be The Last Season
HBO’s The Last Of Us, is based on Naughty Dogs’ former Game of the Year award winner. Released back in 2014, The Last Of Us was an instant classic in its genre. Recently HBO’s Drama Chief, Francesca Oris hinted that The Last Of Us may not continue after Season 2.
Nico Parker cast in live-action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’
Nico Parker is signing on to one of the biggest family movies coming to theaters. She’s one of the co-leads in the live action adaptation of “How To Train Your Dragon,” the beloved DreamWorks movie that resulted in two sequels. Who is Nico Parker? Thandiwe Newton’s 18-year-old daughter shines in ‘The Last of Us’Pedro Pascal is celebrating his birthday! His co-star Bella Ramsey shares BTS imagesA post shared by Nico Parker (@nicoparker)Parker will be playing Astrid, one of the film’s protagonists.
‘Perry Mason’ Canceled By HBO After 2 Seasons
EXCLUSIVE: Perry Mason has tried his last case — at least for now. HBO has opted not to renew the prequel to the classic series, starring Matthew Rhys and executive produced by Team Downey’s Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, for a third season. The news comes a month and a half after the Season 2 finale debuted April 24.
This lucky fan met Oscar Isaac while he was on FaceTime with Pedro Pascal: ‘What are the odds’
Oscar Isaac and Pedro Pascal went viral over the weekend after she had a wholesome moment with the two stars, while she was going about her day in New York City. Vanessa Puckett, who is a big fan of ‘Star Wars,’ documented her unexpected encounter with Oscar, revealing that she had the best experience meeting one of her idols.
Oscar Isaac says Pedro Pascal should join the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies
Marvel‘s Spider-Verse franchise in a new interview.The suggestion came up while Isaac was speaking to to the British edition of GQ to promote the latest animated Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Isaac – who voices Spider-Man 2099, a futuristic version of the web-slinger in the film – was asked by journalist Lucy Ford if there was anyone he hoped would join the cast in the franchise’s coming films.“I don’t know,” he responded. “They’re so brilliant at finding the right person for the right character, but maybe Pedro Pascal.
Oscar Isaac Wants Pedro Pascal To Join The ‘Spider-Verse’ As A “Cranky, Old Spider-Person”
Oscar Isaac is already imagining the next Spider-Verse film and has a role for Pedro Pascal.
Let Latinos Lead: Selena Gomez, Pedro Pascal and More Could Make Emmy History
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The nominations for the Emmys are still weeks away. But there’s growing excitement in the Latino community as multiple lead actors continue to look well-positioned to receive deserved recognition. Two of the top contenders in the lead drama actor race — Pedro Pascal as the hardened survivor Joel from HBO’s apocalyptic video game adaptation “The Last of Us” and Diego Luna as the rebel hero Cassian in the “Star Wars” prequel series “Andor” from Disney+ — are Latino and star in buzzy sci-fi and fantasy series. Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
‘The Last of Us’ Star Bella Ramsey Understood Their Character Right Away: ‘Ellie Came Very Naturally for Me’
This story about Bella Ramsey and “The Last of Us” first appeared in The Race Begins issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.Bella Ramsey grew up while filming HBO’s hit freshman series “The Last of Us.” Literally.“We spent a year out there in Calgary,” Ramsey said. “We adopted a dog over there.