Gabriel Luna and Rutina Wesley reprise their S1 roles as Joel’s younger brother Tommy and his pregnant wife, Maria, respectively. Joining the cast this year are Kaitlyn Dever as a vengeance-seeking soldier named Abby; Young Mazino as Jesse; Isabela Merced as Dina, Jesse’s ex and a romantic interest for Ellie; Danny Ramirez as a loyal soldier named Manny; Ariela Barer as a doctor named Mel; Tati Gabrielle as a military medic named Nora; Spencer Lord as Owen; and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, who leads a militia (Wright played the same role in the video game). Catherine O’Hara will also appear as Joel’s therapist, Gail.
Even if you’re not familiar with the games, there’s plenty to like in this evocative trailer, which teases a wintry showdown between human survivors and a horde of Cordyceps-infested zombies—including taking out a zombie by immolating it with a flame thrower. Alas, the odds are against team human, with at least one newly infected person declaring, “You’re gonna lose.” And yes, Ellie learns the truth about what Joel did and is suitably horrified when she confronts him: “You swore.” We’re looking forward to what promises to be a stellar new installment in the TV saga.
The second season of The Last of Us premieres on April 13, 2025, on HBO and Max.
