Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter join the third season of 'The Last of Us'

HBO announced two new additions to the cast of the third season of The Last of Usand some promotions for other members.

First, Patrick Wilson (Insidious) y Jason Ritter (Matlock) come together in recurring roles; Wilson will play Jerry, Abby's father (Kaitlyn Dever), while Ritter will play Hanley, a WLF soldier (via Deadline).

As a curious fact, we share with you that Ritter was technically already part of the cast of the series, in an uncredited role as one of the Clickers in two episodes of the first season, along with his wife, Melanie Lynskey.

Besides, Ariella Barer, Tati Gabrielle y Spencer Lordwho play Mel, Nora and Owen, respectively, are promoted to recurring roles for the third season.

Details about the plot of the third season have not yet been revealed. However, It is believed that it will be told from Abby's perspective..

It is unknown if the third season will be the last season of the series of the co-creators, executive producers, showrunners and directors. Neil Druckmann y Craig Mazin.

Prior to the renewal for a third season, it was explained that there are plans for the next season to be significantly longer than the second, which was seven episodes, “And, in fact, the story could require a fourth season”Mazin said.

The Last of Us It is set 20 years after the destruction of modern civilization. Joel (played by Pedro Pascal), a brave survivor, is hired to rescue Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl from an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon turns into a brutal and harrowing journey, in which both must cross the United States and depend on each other to survive.

The second season picks up the story five years after the events of the first season.. Joel and Ellie find themselves drawn into conflict and into a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind. This season adapts the events of the video game The Last of Us Part II.

The season three cast will include the returns of Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, Jeffrey Wrightand new additions previously announced like Clea DuVall like a Seraphite, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Manny, after the departure of Danny Ramírez from the series.

Mazin will take over as sole showrunner following Druckmann's departure.

The Last of Us is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television, Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O'Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells.