"Season 2 of The Last of Us to Include Brutal Game Cuts"

Fans of *The Last of Us* are in for a treat as HBO's Season 2 promises to bring back some "pretty brutal" content that was originally cut from the video game *The Last of Us Part 2*. Showrunner and Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann shared with Entertainment Weekly that viewers can expect to see revived content from the game, including some of the Lost Levels that were partially restored in the PlayStation 5 remaster. These levels include Jackson Party, The Hunt, and Seattle Sewers. While Jackson Party and The Hunt offer calmer scenes with Ellie attending a party and tracking a bleeding boar respectively, Seattle Sewers ramps up the intensity as Ellie is stalked by monsters in the tunnels beneath Seattle.

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The inclusion of this cut content is expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Druckmann expressed excitement about these additions, stating, "It's pretty brutal, but I'm very excited for people to see it." He also teased the appearance of a "pretty prominent" character only mentioned in the game, drawing a comparison to the introduction of Frank in Season 1.

Season 2 will introduce a host of new characters 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, adding an extra layer of anticipation for viewers.

With the premiere of Episode 1 of Season 2 scheduled for April, fans won't have to wait long to start unraveling these mysteries. Yet, some questions might linger as HBO plans to extend the adaptation of *The Last of Us Part 2* beyond just one season. Unlike Season 1, which covered the entirety of the first game, Season 2 will not encapsulate all of Part 2's story. Fellow showrunner Craig Mazin has explained that Part 2 contains much more narrative to explore, and while Season 3 isn't officially greenlit, Season 2 has been designed with a "natural breakpoint" after seven episodes.