Creator of ‘The Last of Us’ explains Joel’s change in Season 2

One of the most anticipated releases of the year is the second season of ‘The Last of Us’, a production that adapts the famous games of the same name of developer Naughty Dog. With a premiere scheduled for April 13 at HBO and Max, the new episodes will feature some news, including an element related to Joel that does not appear in the games.

As reflected by the Omelet, in the new season, the character lived by Pedro Pascal will do therapy with an unreleased character, which will be interpreted by Catherine O’Hara (Beetlejuice). In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Druckmmanco-creator of the series, explained the reason for the inclusion of the new detail in the plot, revealing that the idea came up in the first season, but could not be included.

“This was an idea of [co-criador da série] Craig Mazin last season, “said Neil Druckmman.” Joel was going to see a quarantine therapist in Boston. For several reasons, it didn’t work that season and now that Joel and Ellie are in Jackson, we really wanted to turn the city of Jackson into a character. This feeling of community. And we thought ‘the therapist could be part of Jackson. It’s something everyone was going to need in an apocalypse, after the trauma they suffered. ‘

Remember that the new season promises to adapt the events of “The Last of US Part II”, showing Ellie experiencing a traumatic event that will make her embarked on a journey in search of justice. During his adventure, three new characters will be included in the main cast: Abby (Kaitlyn Duty), a soldier in search of revenge, Dina (Isabela Merced), Ellie’s love interest, and Jesse (Young Mazino), someone from Dina’s past.

In addition to Pedro Pascal Like Joel, “The Last of Us” will also have the return of Bella Ramsey in the role of Ellie, in addition to the arrival of Danny Ramirez (Manny), Tati Gabrielle (Daughter -in -law), Ariela Barer (Honey), Spencer Lord (Owen) and Jeffrey Wright (Isaac).