Fans of *The Last of Us* are in for a treat as HBO's Season 2 will bring back some intense moments that were cut from the original *The Last of Us Part 2* video game. Showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann revealed to Entertainment Weekly that "pretty brutal" content will be revived in the series. This includes the Lost Levels that were partially restored in the PlayStation 5 remaster, featuring three scrapped levels: Jackson Party, The Hunt, and Seattle Sewers. While Jackson Party and The Hunt offer calmer scenes with Ellie at a party and tracking a bleeding boar, respectively, Seattle Sewers ramps up the horror as Ellie is stalked by monsters in the tunnels beneath Seattle.
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The inclusion of this cut content is set to keep fans on the edge of their seats, with Druckmann expressing his excitement for viewers to experience it. He also hinted at the introduction of a "pretty prominent" character who was only mentioned in the game, akin to the inclusion of Frank in Season 1.
Season 2 will introduce several new faces to the series, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Tati Gabrielle as Mel, among others. However, one intriguing addition is Catherine O'Hara, whose role remains a mystery. As the premiere of Episode 1 in April approaches, fans won't have to wait long for answers, though some mysteries might linger longer due to HBO's plan to extend *The Last of Us Part 2* beyond a single season. Unlike the first season, which covered the entire first game, Season 2 will only adapt part of the second game's story, with showrunner Craig Mazin noting that Part 2 has much more to tell. While Season 3 isn't confirmed yet, Season 2 is designed with a "natural breakpoint" after seven episodes.
