One matter ’s for indisputable , it ca n’t come soon enough !
After the first season ofThe Last of Usfinished airing on HBO, one thing I know is that I have a Joel and Ellie-shaped hole in my heart.
So, what’s keeping me going is knowing that we will be getting a second season.
But what do we know so far? Let me tell you all I’ve found out about the show’s expected return…
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1.Season 2 was greenlit after only a few episodes of Season 1 had aired:
2.It’s currently in the scripting phase.
3.But, filming could start this year.
WhenBella Ramseyspoke onThe Jonathan Ross Showthis year , the actor hinted that the team will credibly set about shoot at the end of this year , or the beginning of next , and that it will in all likelihood be a whole year of cinematography .
4.That said, both writing and filming have been affected by theWGAand (still ongoing)SAG-AFTRAstrikes in 2023.
‘ The Last Of Us ’ showrunner Craig Mazin says production on time of year 2 will resume immediately after the WGA strike is lifted.pic.twitter.com/4TIpSm8fIJ
5.We will likely have to be patient and wait until at least 2025 to see it.
6.The filming location has already been chosen.
7.Here’s what we can expect from the story:
8.Similar to the second video game, it’s likely to be bigger and more ambitious.
9.Ellie will not be recast, withBella Ramseyset to return.
10.We will likely see all of these characters from Season 1 again.
11.Merle Dandridge seems open to returning.
12.It’s likely we can expect these new characters to be featured — but casting for these roles has not been announced yet.
13.Fans would like to see Laura Bailey, who voiced Abby inPart II, play a character in Season 2, especially after her brief cameo in the Season 1 finale.
14.Ramsey is keen to explore the complexity of Ellie and Joel’s relationship.
In an interview withHappy Sad Confused , Ramsey speak about how she ca n’t wait to to turn over into the complexity of Joel and Ellie ’s human relationship , and how that gets " emphatically more complex , " along with all of the violence that result and being capable to search that thrilling side of things in a safe environment .
Ramsey also spoke about how she is excited for Ellie and Dina ’s love story .
15.The time jump will be as far as five years, but that doesn’t mean it will be a straightforward cut.
16.Season 2 won’t beexactlylike the game.
17.Druckmann has teased that one iconic scene may be changed.
18.The creative team will be staying the same.
19.Get excited for more clickers.
20.We shouldn’t get too ahead of ourselves, but there is even scope for a third season.
21.Even after the first season received a whopping 24Emmy nominations, showrunner Craig Mazin is preparing for fan furore around season 2
One thing’s for sure, it can’t come soon enough!
ITV Studios / Viayoutube.comWhenBella Ramseyspoke onThe Jonathan Ross Showthis year, the actor hinted that the team will probably start shooting at the end of this year, or the beginning of next, and that it will likely be a whole year of filming.
