Production for The Last of Us season 2 has finally begun, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes image showcases a familiar setting that enthusiasts of the renowned video games series, on which the show is based, will instantly recognize.
The Last of Us has emerged as one of the most iconic PlayStation exclusives in recent years. The studio responsible for the two-part video game franchise, Naughty Dog, has recently unveiled a documentary for The Last of Us 2, along with new skins and a remastered version of the latest video game. Furthermore, the games have inspired a live-action adaptation for HBO, which enjoyed a successful first season, covering the events of the first game to the delight of fans. Owing to this triumph and the availability of a pre-existing plot from the second game, the show has been given the green light for a second season, which has now commenced filming.
The excitement surrounding the show's second season has been palpable, particularly with the addition of Catherine O'Hara to the The Last of Us season 2 cast in a recurring role. Now, fans have another reason for anticipation as new behind-the-scenes images from the The Last of Us season 2 set indicate the inclusion of a highly recognizable game location in the upcoming season. Shared by breadfruitworrywitch on Reddit’s r/ThelastofusHBOseries, a leaked photo exhibits a distant view of a light-colored building with a red roof and a prominent sign, confirmed to be Greenplace Market. This is a location that the main characters Ellie and Dina patrol in the early stages of The Last of Us 2, encountering a horde of infected entities, which players must eliminate.
Although the weather conditions in the photo differ noticeably from those in the game, and the red brick interior depicted in the game is substituted with a more subdued color and material in the photo, the location remains unmistakable. Fans of the games will vividly recall this location and eagerly anticipate its appearance in The Last of Us season 2, as it is associated with intense action in the game. While the adaptation is unlikely to replicate the game experience in its entirety, it will be intriguing to observe how the location is incorporated into the live-action series. With The Last of Us ranking among the best post-apocalyptic games of all time, it is unsurprising that some of the most evocative elements of the experience are the small details that emphasize to the player and viewer that the world inhabited by the games and the show was once akin to our own.
The show has garnered a dedicated fan base, but this popularity also presents certain potential drawbacks. While fans eagerly await it, a potential The Last of Us 3 would place Naughty Dog in a unique position by firmly establishing the studio's identity and overshadowing all other independent projects in development. This looming overshadowing is likely to become more pronounced if The Last of Us season 2 lives up to the high expectations set by the success of the first season.
The Last of Us season 2 is currently in production.
Source: breadfruitworrywitch/Reddit