Summary
The Last of UsSeason 2 is one of the most-anticipated series of the year, particularly as the series prepares to introduce several new characters. Some characters will be familiar to game players, like Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby, but Catherine O’Hara’s new role remains a complete mystery.
HBO adapted Naughty Dog’s first game into a series of hit television in 2023, withThe Last of Usgoing on to secure several Emmy nominations (and some wins). The second season is possibly even more anticipated as it will tell the story ofThe Last of Us Part 2, a much more ambitious, dark, and emotional story. Taking place five years after the events of the first series,The Last of UsSeason 2 will introduce audiences to Isabela Merced’s Dina, Young Mazino’s Jesse, and Jeffrey Wright’s Isaac, alongside returning cast members Pedro Pascal (Joel), Bella Ramsey (Ellie) and Gabriel Luna (Tommy).
Catherine O’Hara Shares New Details on The Last of Us Role
Catherine O’Hara was cast inThe Last of UsSeason 2 without any details about her character. Initial trailers revealed her to be some kind of therapist in the Jackson settlement, who shares scenes opposite Joel. As there is no direct counterpart for this character in the game, many fans are scratching their heads overhow O’Hara’s character will be involved.
Speaking toEntertainment Weeklyrecently, O’Hara revealed her character has “edge” and maintains an interesting relationship with Pascal’s character. “I have an odd relationship with Pedro’s character. You don’t quite know why she’s got…well, she’s got this edge to her, but it makes for some weird, good dark comedy, I think,” she said. O’Hara added that her highlight during filming ofThe Last of UsSeason 2 wasworking with Pascal and Ramsey. “Was that intimidating? It always is. It’s not my territory… You’re just like, thank you for inviting me and I’ll try to be a good guest. But they were very kind to me and it was great,” she said.
“I have an odd relationship with Pedro’s character. You don’t quite know why she’s got…well, she’s got this edge to her, but it makes for some weird, good dark comedy.”
O’Hara’s comments do seem to lend themselves to the idea that she’ll play some kind of psychologist in the series, potentially helping Joel to unpack his trauma from the first season and his relationship with his adoptive daughter, Ellie, which is put under strain in the second game. However, her hints at an “odd” relationship may indicate something more between the characters. In older versions ofThe Last of UsPart 2 it was revealed that there were plans forJoel to have a relationship with a womanafter settling in Jackson. This never fully came to light in the game, but the series may offer the chance to explore those avenues in more depth, similar to the way Season 1 expanded the relationship between Bill and Frank.
Fans don’t have long to wait to find out as the most recent teaser forThe Last of Usconfirmed an April release window for the series. Rumors also point toSeason 3 ofThe Last of Usmoving into productionshortly, which indicates that fans may not have to wait too long between seasons.
The Last of UsSeason 2 will be released on Max in April.
