HBO released the official trailer for the second season of The Last of Us on Saturday.
The dynamic trailer (below) significantly elaborates on the previously released teaser material and provides an initial look at numerous new characters for season two.
The writers and actors of HBO’s Emmy-winning post-apocalyptic drama series attended the South by Southwest Film Festival on Saturday in anticipation of the show’s second season.
Star Bella Ramsey stated, “[Joel and Ellie’s] relationship has evolved somewhat, and we begin to understand the reasons why,” also alluding to a line in the trailer where Ellie admonishes Joel, saying, “You swore…”—a reference to the conclusion of the first season in which Joel assures Ellie that his account of the events involving the Fireflies is truthful.
“The phrase ‘you swore’ provides insight into Ellie’s current state.” I believe Ellie has been contemplating that throughout, and that is where we encounter them. They are not close pals. She is rather despondent. Friendship encompasses numerous complexities.
Co-showrunner Craig Mazin stated that “escalation” is a main topic of the season, which will feature various types of afflicted individuals. “Much of the current season involves evolution and transformation,” he stated. Ellie is maturing and undergoing transformation. The town of Jackson is developing. It is enlarging. It is accepting refugees.
The external world is undergoing transformation. It was imperative for us to consistently advance progress with the sick individuals. It is not merely a matter of quantity, but rather an essential aspect that holds significance in the current context, preventing them from becoming non-playable characters.
Kaitlyn Dever, a newcomer to the production portraying the character Abby, stated to the audience, “I aimed to concentrate on Abby’s essence, her emotional journey, and the establishment of her grief and profound brokenness.” The primary objective for me was that.
Mazin also discussed the casting of Dever. Kaitlyn was integral to The Last of Us concept, as she was considered for the role of Ellie during discussions between co-showrunner Neil Druckmann and myself about adapting the game into a film.
By the time the show commenced, she no longer credibly appeared to be 14, I believe it is reasonable to assert. Our approach involves engaging in dialogue with the actors. Producing the show is challenging. It is arduous and taxing. She is an exceptional actor, and one must possess the desire to pursue this, which she really has.
When inquired about the equilibrium between action and drama in the season, Druckmann stated, “For us, all is drama.” The action sequences are also dramatic. In the first season, we selectively curated our moments due to uncertainty regarding our direction. We are now aware of our course of action. We aimed for significant success with some of this. There are very powerful elements not shown in the trailer. Inquiries arise regarding whether the second season surpasses the first. I frequently assert, “It is more irrational.”
Pascal disclosed that Joel is undergoing therapy in the new season and finances his sessions using marijuana.
The panel featured co-showrunners Mazin and Druckmann, as well as Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, and Young Mazino. This season’s ensemble, beside Dever, Merced, and Mazino as Jesse, also features Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez, and Jeffrey Wright. Catherine O’Hara additionally makes a cameo appearance.
The series chronicles two survivors, Pascal and Ramsey, as they traverse a lawless America in the aftermath of a catastrophic virus that transforms its victims into zombie-like creatures. The inaugural season secured eight Emmy Awards and received nominations for Best Drama, as well as for Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series for Pascal and Ramsey.
The second season premieres on April 13 and comprises seven episodes.
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