Jeffrey Wright has been announced as a new addition to the cast of the second season of the popular survival-drama series, The Last Of Us. He will be playing the role of Isaac, a militia leader who is involved in a prolonged battle with a resilient enemy faction. Wright previously portrayed the character in the 2020 video game, The Last of Us II. He will be joining series leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who play Joel Miller and Ellie, respectively. The cast will also include performers such as Rutina Wesley and Gabriel Luna, as well as guest appearances from Isabela Merced, Kaitlyn Dever, and Catherine O’Hara.
The Last Of Us is based on the video game of the same name, first released in 2013. The show is set in a post-apocalyptic United States and follows a smuggler escorting a teenager who is immune to a ravaging virus across the country. Co-created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the latter being involved in the development of the video game franchise, the first season of the show premiered on HBO in January of the previous year, running for a total of nine episodes. The series was met with critical acclaim, holding a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and receiving multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for the cast and crew.
The show’s renewal was announced in January, and the second season is currently in the works, with no set premiere date yet. Mazin has hinted at marked differences between the upcoming season and The Last of Us II, stating that it won’t be an exact replication of the game. Instead, he and Druckmann are focused on creating a show that reflects their vision. The new season is promised to be unique from both the original game and the previous season of the show. Wright’s addition to the cast as Isaac adds an exciting element to the series, with his experience playing the character in the video game.
Overall, the second season of The Last Of Us is highly anticipated, with fans eagerly awaiting updates on the premiere date and storyline details. The involvement of Jeffrey Wright in the role of Isaac, alongside a talented cast and crew, promises an engaging continuation of the post-apocalyptic drama. As production continues, viewers can look forward to further announcements and insights into what lies ahead for Joel, Ellie, and the rest of the characters in this intense and immersive series.
