The Last of Us Season 2 Will Feature 'Pretty Brutal' Content Cut From the Game

HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 will feature previously cut content from the video game The Last of Us Part II, according to showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann. Druckmann revealed to Entertainment Weekly that the show will revive "pretty brutal" scenes, including elements from the game's "Lost Levels," partially restored in the PlayStation 5 remaster. These levels, such as Jackson Party, The Hunt, and Seattle Sewers, offer varied tones, from the relatively calmer party and boar hunt sequences to the intense horror of Ellie's encounter with monsters in the Seattle sewers.

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The inclusion of this cut content promises intense viewing. Druckmann hinted at the appearance of a "pretty prominent" character previously only mentioned in the game, echoing the Season 1 approach with Frank.

Season 2 introduces numerous new characters, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Tati Gabrielle as Mel. Catherine O'Hara's role remains a mystery.

The first episode premieres in April, but the story's scope suggests a longer narrative arc. Unlike Season 1's complete adaptation of the first game, Part II's extensive story will span multiple seasons. Showrunner Craig Mazin stated that Season 2, comprising seven episodes, concludes with a "natural breakpoint," leaving the possibility of a Season 3 open, though currently unconfirmed.