HBO announces Season 2, who to play Abby?

While Episode 3 of the first Season of The Last of Us is not yet broadcast, HBO formalizes the production of Season 2; proof that the series The Last of Us is a box of audience, but also critical. An announcement made on social networks using an animated logo taken from the end of the credits, and which aroused strong reactions of joy from Internet users. It must be said that since the broadcast of the program, it has been a full house for its creators who probably did not expect such a dazzling success. To date, the first episode has already attracted 22 million viewers, while Episode 2 has been seen by 5.2 million viewers after its broadcast. Figures that only concern the American territory, which means that the global audiences are undoubtedly even more important. The success is also critical with an average of 97% for the press and 96% for the opinion of viewers. On VarietyNeil Druckmann expresses his gratitude for this meteoric success and says he is honored and overwhelmed that so many people have embraced the story of Ellie and Joel.

I’m flattered, honored and frankly overwhelmed that so many people have found their way into our story of Joel and Ellie’s journey. The collaboration with Craig Mazin, our incredible team of actors and technicians, but also HBO exceeded my expectations which were already high. Now we have the absolute pleasure of being able to do it again with Season 2! On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog & PlayStation, thank you!

Now that this Season 2 is announced, a question remains. Will Neil Druckmann tell about resuming the events of The Last of Us Part 2, or going on something completely new? If it seems logical to once again follow the storyline of the video game, with the arrival of Abby, it is not impossible to be taken on the wrong foot to tell us a part of Joel’s story. which has never been told. What happened during the 20 years after the start of the pandemic, during which our character became someone cold and distant? If Neil Druckmann logically decides to resume the plot of the game The Last of Us Part 2, then it will be necessary to prepare for the shock which had divided the players as for the shocking death of Joel, executed by an Abby she ausis seized with rage and revenge.

For many Internet users, actress Shannon Berry could well be cast to take on the role of this very controversial character. The reason is simple: for a few weeks, Neil Druckmann began to follow the actress on his Instagram account, while it looks like two drops of water to the character of the video game. We recall that it was Jocelyn Mettler who served as the face model for the video game, she who worked at Naughty Dog a few years ago. As for Shannon Berry, it is an Australian actress, who we could see in the series The Wilds of Prime Video. We are now waiting to know what direction Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin will take.

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