HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 will resurrect cut content from the original video game, The Last of Us Part II, according to showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head, Neil Druckmann. Druckmann revealed to Entertainment Weekly that "pretty brutal" scenes will be included, drawing from the "Lost Levels" partially restored in the PlayStation 5 remaster. These levels, including Jackson Party, The Hunt, and Seattle Sewers, offer a range of tones, from the relatively calmer party and boar hunt sequences to the intense horror of Ellie's encounter with monsters in the Seattle tunnels.
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The restored content promises intense viewing. Druckmann hinted that a previously unshown, "pretty prominent" character from the game will also appear, echoing the Season 1 inclusion of Frank.
Season 2 introduces numerous new characters, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Tati Gabrielle as Mel. Catherine O'Hara's role, however, remains a mystery.
The April premiere of Season 2 will likely shed light on some of these enigmas. However, HBO's plan to adapt Part II over multiple seasons, unlike the single-season adaptation of the first game, suggests some mysteries may linger. Showrunner Craig Mazin stated that Part II's extensive narrative necessitates this approach. While Season 3 isn't confirmed, Season 2 concludes with a "natural breakpoint" after seven episodes.