An earlier version of this article noted Catherine O’Hara was in talks to join The Last of Us Season 2. HBO has since confirmed that she will join the cast in an undisclosed role, see the official announcement below.
It remains to be seen how Moira Rose would fare in a zombie apocalypse, butCatherine O’Harais about to find out after news emerged that the legendary comic star is officially joining HBO’s critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game adaptation,The Last of Us.During her appearance onWatch What Happens LivealongsideBryan Cranstonon Thursday evening, where they were promoting their movieArgylle,O’Hara addressed the buzz about her potential involvement in the show during a Q&A session with the audience.
When fans inquired about the validity of these rumors, she expressed surprise at their insider knowledge and confirmed she is in discussions with HBO. She also shared a personal connection to the project, revealing that her son works as a set dresser on the series, a detail she disclosed to hostAndy Cohen. O’Hara’s casting had been speculatedpreviously byDaniel Richtman, who reported that the actor had an offer to appear in a multi-episode arc as an original character, separate fromThe Last of Us: Part IIon PlayStation, similar to the roleMelanie Lynskeytook on in the first season of the show. HBO has now confirmed O’Hara will join the series.
For the upcoming second season, O’Hara is set to join the cast alongsidePedro PascalandBella Ramsey, who will continue their roles as Joel and Ellie, respectively, from the first season.Kaitlyn Deveris cast as Abby, a pivotal character from the game who will share lead duties with Pascal and Ramsey, whileIsabela Mercedwill take on the role of Dina, Ellie’s romantic interest, andYoung Mazinois slated to portray Jesse, a close ally of Ellie’s and Dina’s former boyfriend.
What Will ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Be About?
The series will continue under the guidance ofCraig MazinandNeil Druckmann, who co-created the original game. While specifics on how the plot ofThe Last of Us: Part II,originally released in 2020, will be translated to the screen remain undisclosed,the story follows Joel and Ellie several years after their harrowing cross-country ordeal in a post-apocalyptic United States, continuing to deal with the fallout of Joel’s world-altering decision. Having found a semblance of normalcy in the Jackson community alongside Joel’s brother, Tommy, and his wife, Maria, their lives are upended by a brutal incident, sending Ellie on a quest for vengeance.
Production for the second season ofThe Last of Usis set to start in Canada this month, with an expected release on HBO in 2025.
The Last Of Us
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