HBO has released first look footage for two of its most anticipated shows of next year. In a new trailer, released as a preview of the streaming service’s 2024-2025 season, fans got a first glimpse at season three of The White Lotus and season two of The Last of Us . Both shows are coming to Max next year, and are expected to be available to watch in the UK on Sky Atlantic.
The Last of Us – an adaptation of the zombie apocalypse video game – was a hit for the network when it was released in January last year, garnering critical acclaim and 24 nominations at the Emmy Awards. The footage glimpsed in the preview shows the return of protagonists Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Also glimpsed in the 20-second snippet were Isabela Merced as Dina, Ellie’s love interest, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, whom he previously lent his voice to in The Last of Us Part II video game.
Kathryn Dever is also seen for a split second in the role of Abby, and Catherine O’Hara in an unknown role that is yet to be confirmed. In the trailer, O’Hara’s character is seen asking Joel: “Did you hurt her?” seemingly referring to Ellie. Joel is then seen in tears, replying: “I saved her.
” Fans of the game, however, will recall that Joel is supposed to address that line to his brother Tommy (portrayed by Gabriel Luna). Players of the game have remarked on how similar the visuals of season two look to scenes from the video game. They have also urged viewers to .