The TV director dream team is assembling for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, and it’s like the Avengers of television! HBO’s hit series has just secured an all-star lineup of directors for its upcoming season, including Mark Mylod, fresh from his Emmy win for “Succession.” Joining him is Kate Herron, the mastermind behind every episode of Marvel’s “Loki,” Stephen Williams, known for his Emmy-nominated work on HBO’s “Watchmen,” and Nina Lopez-Corrado, acclaimed for her directing on HBO’s “Perry Mason” Season 2.
The Powerhouse Talent
This powerhouse quartet joins the seasoned directors of the series’ first season: creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Each of these directors has a turn at helming pivotal episodes. Peter Hoar was nominated for an Emmy for his poignant direction in episode three, “Long, Long Time.” Securing any one of these directors would be a win, but nabbing them all? That’s HBO flexing its muscle. ‘The Last of Us’ is working hard at solidifying its status as must-watch TV. The Season 1 finale drew a whopping 8.2 million viewers, a testament to its massive popularity even against the Oscars.
Mylod, apart from his Emmy nods, wowed audiences with his 2022 thriller “The Menu” and has a stellar track record with “Game of Thrones,” “Shameless,” and more. Herron, before her Marvel stint, made waves with “Sex Education” on Netflix and is now dipping into “Doctor Who.” Williams, known for his groundbreaking work on “Watchmen,” recently tackled the period drama “Chevalier,” diversifying his portfolio beyond TV. Lopez-Corrado boasts a diverse directing resume, spanning from “The Mentalist” to “Supernatural.”
With Season 2 gearing up for production in Vancouver, the cast, including Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, welcomes newcomers like Kaitlyn Dever, Young Mazino, and Isabela Merced. Expectations are sky-high, and the anticipation is palpable!
The Last of Us Synopsis
“The Last of Us” originated as a critically acclaimed action-adventure video game developed by Naughty Dog and released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3. Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by fungal-infected humans, the game follows Joel, a smuggler, and Ellie, a teenage girl with immunity to the infection, as they journey across the United States. Praised for its narrative, character development, and emotional depth, “The Last of Us” garnered numerous awards and became a commercial success. Its popularity led to the development of a highly anticipated television adaptation by HBO, helmed by creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, promising to bring the game’s immersive world and compelling storytelling to a new audience.
(Source: Deadline)
