The highly anticipated second season of HBO and PlayStation Productions' "The Last of Us" has cast Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson and Young Mazino as Jesse, both set to begin shooting in February in Vancouver, Canada. The Emmy-award-winning show's next season is said to only partially cover the events of the second game from Naughty Dog, which itself is expecting a PS5 remaster with new content including a roguelite mode. Although "The Last of Us" season 2 won't premiere until 2025, its predecessor has seen significant success, with potential further Emmy wins on the horizon for its lead actors Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.

When will The Last of Us season 2 be released?

The Last of Us season 2 is expected to premiere sometime in 2025.

What new content will be included in the PS5 remaster of The Last of Us Part II?

The PS5 remaster of The Last of Us Part II, releasing on January 19, will include new playable content such as a highly replayable roguelite mode.

"The Last of Us" is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, initially released for the PlayStation 3 in 2013. It's widely acclaimed for its storytelling, character development, and immersive gameplay. The game was followed by a sequel "The Last of Us Part II" in 2020, which continued the story of the protagonists Joel and Ellie. The game series has since been adapted into a successful television series by HBO and PlayStation Productions, which has deepened the franchise's impact on pop culture. With the casting news for the second season and a remastered version of "The Last of Us Part II" on the horizon, the series continues to captivate audiences across both gaming and television mediums.