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The seven-episode of the second season of HBO’s Emmy-winning original series "The Last of Us" will premiere in April on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. 

This was announced by co-creator, writer, and executive producer Neil Druckmann on Tuesday at Sony’s press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show. 

Set five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind. 

Returning cast members include Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. 

Previously announced new cast members include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars. 

"The Last of Us," based on video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation consoles, is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. 

The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells, with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies: PlayStation® Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog. 

"The Last of Us" season one is available on Max.  

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