For fans of the Playstation game and/or the HBO series THE LAST OF US September 26 is a very significant day. It is on this date that the cordyceps virus propelled the events depicted in the game and series. September 26 is Outbreak Day.
In acknowledgment of that deadly day, HBO has not only dropped the usual bullet points about its adaptation of the saga, as seen through the eyes of Joel & Ellie, but has dropped Key Art and a Teaser for Season Two; a season we will not see until well into 2025.
A press release has the details:
In celebration of “The Last of Us Day,” HBO has released an official TLOU Day teaser and art by Greg Ruth for the second season of the HBO Original drama series THE LAST OF US, based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation® consoles. Taking place annually on September 26, the date on which the cordyceps virus catalyzed the events of THE LAST OF US also known as “Outbreak Day,” the annual TLOU Day event, now in its 11th year, celebrates the franchise and its dedicated fan community.
Following a record-breaking first season as the most-watched debut season of a series ever for HBO, the second season of THE LAST OF US will debut in 2025 on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Season 2 logline: After five years of peace following the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
Season 2 cast: Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Season 2 credits: THE LAST OF US is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
Season 2 cast: Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.Simply put, that Teaser has iconic elements that gameplayers can quickly recall; that clip amazingly sets the tone & feel of the whole experience regardless of how you’ve come upon this story and it tugs you into not wanting to miss THE LAST OF US.
Catch up on Season One curated in the HBO Hub of Max or just watch it again and/or play the game, which is not required content to embrace this tale, but is kick-ass amazing in its own right. Remember September 26 and THE LAST OF US.
