'The Last of Us' Season 2: Writing Delays, Release Date Update, Casting and More

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will return for season 2. HBO announced the renewal on Jan. 27, two weeks after its series premiere became the streamer's second-highest debut ever, behind.

Fans are now clamoring for what comes next. «It still feels surreal to me that it's going to go again,» Bella Ramsey told ET of the renewal news, adding that «I don't want to go into it comparing it to the experience of the first season.» The beloved star said season 1 was «the best year of my life,» saying she's been most appreciative of the fans who have supported her character's LGBTQ identity (Ramsey herself identifies as non-binary, and uses any pronouns). «I have, it's like a gay army,» Ramsey said. «That feels nice to just have that army behind me.»Ramsey also added that she's enjoyed hearing from fans of the video game. «I love gamers' reactions to the show,» she said. «That's the thing that feels the most validating, is when gamers who are so invested in the game say, 'This is so good and it lives up to all my expectations.' That is the reaction that feels really, really cool.» Here's everything we know about season 2.

HBO has not yet announced a release date for season 2, but the streamer's Drama Chief, Francesca Orsi, told in May 2023 that she and her team had set a goal for «some time in 2025.» Orsi told it's «too early to tell» exactly how the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike will affect HBO's rollout, but acknowledged her original schedule may have to shift. «At this point, those shows that I'm looking to air wouldn't necessarily be ready if this strike last [sic.] six to nine months,» she said. «So yes, that's a big question for us, but I think we'll cross that road once we come to it.» WritingforThe Last of Us is currently completely paused until.