HBO's critically acclaimed The Last of Us series is poised for a four-season run, according to an executive.
Francesca Orsi, an HBO executive, hinted at a four-season arc for the popular adaptation, clarifying that while there's no finalized plan, a four-season run is the current projection. "It's looking like this season and then two more seasons after this, and we're done," Orsi told Deadline.
Regarding the anticipated Season 2 premiere in April 2025, Orsi teased intriguing details about the factions vying for survival: "There's certain elements in terms of the various factions that are competing for survival that reveal themselves as a really intriguing survivalist group, and I think they just have a quality to them that feels distinct in how they present it," she stated. "There’s a certain way [the show] is presenting them in wardrobe and makeup that feels really different than the average person."
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast: New and Returning Faces
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Those who missed Season 1 can still catch up before Season 2's April premiere. Unlike Season 1, which adapted the first game entirely, Season 2 will span The Last of Us Part II over multiple episodes, utilizing a "natural breakpoint" after seven episodes.
Season 2 will introduce several new characters, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Tati Gabrielle as Mel. Catherine O'Hara's role remains shrouded in mystery.
IGN's review of The Last of Us Season 1 lauded it as "a stunning adaptation that should thrill newcomers and enrich those already familiar with Joel and Ellie's journey alike," awarding it a 9/10 rating.
