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Pedro Pascal, renowned for his portrayal of Joel Miller in Warner Bros. Discovery Inc's (NASDAQ:WBD) HBO's critically acclaimed series "The Last of Us," has reportedly completed filming for the show's eagerly awaited second season.
This rapid wrap-up occurred in British Columbia, Canada, merely a month after the production kicked off. This news, initially shared by industry insider Daniel Richtman (via Kotaku), has left fans speculating about the plot and Joel’s arc in the upcoming season.
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With filming expected to conclude in August and a premiere targeted for early 2025, fans are eager to see how the next chapter unfolds in this post-apocalyptic narrative.
The ensemble cast has expanded to include Isabela Merced and Young Mazino, who will bring to life Ellie's friends Dina and Jesse, among others pivotal to the storyline.
Spoiler Alert: This section reveals major plot points from "The Last of Us Part II" that might influence the storyline of HBO's adaptation in the second season.
Given Pedro Pascal's unexpectedly swift completion of his filming duties for "The Last of Us" Season 2, speculation is rife that the series may closely follow the events of "The Last of Us Part II" video game, where Joel's journey takes a dramatic and ultimately tragic turn.
In the game, Joel is killed by Abby Anderson, a new character driven by a quest for revenge. This pivotal moment is a catalyst for the game's overarching theme of a cycle of violence, a narrative thread that game director Neil Druckmann has frequently discussed.
The casting of Abby's role in the HBO series further fuels speculation that Season 2 will explore this critical storyline, indicating a possibly similar fate for Joel on screen as in the game.
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