The Last of Us season 2 has found its Abby and Jesse, more casting news expected soon

As the production start looms near, HBO and PlayStation Productions' The Last of Us season 2 has begun locking down new key roles.The long-awaited casting news have arrived via the official Max account on Twitter/X, first confirming Kaitlyn Dever (No One Will Save You) as Abby Anderson and then Young Mazino (Beef) as Jesse. They're both expected to start shooting in February alongside the rest of the cast in Vancouver, Canada.According to Deadline, Dever closed a deal back in November after emerging as the frontrunner for the major role right after the SAG-AFTRA strike. Regarding the addition of Mazino as Jesse, series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neill Druckmann said the following: "Young is one of those rare actors who is immediately undeniable the moment you see him... We’re so lucky to have him, and we can’t wait for the audience to see Young shine in our show." Read more