Season 2 picks up five years after the events of the first season, and the stakes are higher than ever. Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, and Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, find themselves at odds as they continue to battle not only the infected but also a fractured and brutal world that is even more treacherous than before. Alongside them are a star-studded ensemble cast featuring Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lordas Owen, Danny Ramirez, Jeffrey Wright, and Catherine O’Hara. With the writing talents of Halley Wegryn Gross and a stellar lineup of directors, including Kate Herron, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Mark Mylod, and more, The Last of Us promises to take audiences on an emotional rollercoaster while diving deeper into the complex relationships and unforgiving world that made the firstSeason such a hit.