HBO's 'The Last of Us Part II' Star Returns for Epic Live-Action Season 2!

The Last of Us Part II' Star Joins HBO Live-Action Season 2 Cast!

Jeffrey Wright, a seasoned Hollywood actor, is set to return as Isaac in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, along with new cast members Kaitlyn Dever and Isabela Merced.

HBO confirms that Jeffrey Wright will reprise his role as Isaac from The Last of Us Part II for the show's second season. Wright will join HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 as Isaac, the character he played in the post-apocalyptic game by Naughty Dog.

Jeffrey Wright attends the Governors Ball during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California. Mike Coppola/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Coppola / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) Jeffrey Wright attends the Governors Ball during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024, in Hollywood, California. Mike Coppola/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Coppola / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) HBO describes Isaac from the game as a “quietly powerful leader of a large militia group seeking freedom but now stuck in an endless war against a clever enemy,” without revealing major spoilers from the game.

Earlier this year, when asked about his return for the HBO adaptation, Wright said, “Anything is possible. We shall see.” Season 2 of The Last of Us will introduce many new characters. Kaitlyn Dever will play Abby, while Isabela Merced will portray Dina. Young Mazino will take on Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.

The legendary Catherine O’Hara will make a special appearance in an undisclosed role.

Wright’s career has been marked by critically acclaimed performances. His recent role in ‘American Fiction’ earned him his first Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe nomination.

Wright has received five Emmy nominations, winning for his role in HBO’s ‘Angels in America,’ which also earned him a Tony Award for the stage version.

Wright’s diverse filmography includes roles as Commissioner Gordon in ‘The Batman,’ the Daniel Craig-led James Bond films, ‘Asteroid City,’ and ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ movies.

Show writer and executive producer Craig Mazin told reporters, “Sometimes it will be very different, and sometimes it will be barely different. But it will be different and it will be its own thing.” “It won't be exactly like the game. It will be the show that Neil and I want to make.”