Isabela Merced, who plays Dina, Ellie's new romantic interest in The Last of Us season 2, has delved into the world of video games to better understand her character.
Ellie's new love
Immersion in the game world
Having received advice to review cutscenes from games in order to better get into the role, Isabela decided otherwise - she spent the whole weekend going through The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2. Previously, the actress knew little about her character Dina. According to her, complete immersion in the game world helped to feel the character of the heroine much better. Now, having arrived on the set, Merced feels a close connection with Dina, as if she has known her for a long time.
Friendly support
In her quest to delve deeper into the role, Isabela found support from Bella Ramsay , who continues to transform into Ellie in the second season. An experienced colleague generously shared advice, which was very useful for a newcomer on the set.
New faces in the post-apocalypse
In addition to Isabela Merced, in the continuation of the series "The Last of Us" "Viewers will see other new actors. The role of Abby will be played by Kaitlyn Dever, and Young Masino will appear as Jesse. Pedro Pascal will also return as Joel, however, given the game's plot, his presence will likely be short-lived. However, the second season may differ significantly from the original story, so any speculation is premature. Previously, HBO denied rumors about the end of Pascal's work in the series.
Filming
Filming for the second season of The Last of Us is currently underway in Canada under the direction of a new team of directors, led by Mark Mylod, who worked on projects such as Descendants and Game of Thrones. Craig Mezin and Neil Druckman remain as showrunners and executive producers of the show. The new season is expected to premiere in 2025.
Glossary
- The Last of Us is a cult post-apocalyptic video game released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3. It tells the story of survivors in a world devastated epidemic.
- The Last of Us Part 2 is a sequel to the game, released in 2020 for PlayStation 4. The storyline develops several years after the events of the original.
- HBO is an American television network known for hits such as Game of Thrones and True Detective.
- Mark Mylod is a director who directed the famous TV series Descendants and several episodes of Game of Thrones.
- Isabela Merced is an American actress who plays Dinah in the second season of The Last of Us.
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Елизавета
I'm so excited that Merced Ramirez will be playing Dinah in The Last of Us Season 2! 👏 She is perfect for this role and, judging by the interview, she seriously prepared for the role. 🎮
Алексей
Yes, it was interesting to hear that she didn’t just watch cutscenes, but went through both games completely to feel the atmosphere and get used to the character. 👌 True professionalism!
Ян
Don't you think Merced looks too young to play Dina? In the games, she seemed to be a more mature and stern woman. 🤔 Although, perhaps it's just makeup and acting skills.
Кристина
Jan, I don't agree with you. Merced looks great in this role! 😍 In the end, Dina is not an old lady either. And given the apocalyptic conditions in which she grew up, her severity is understandable.
Виктор
Oh, all these new trends and fashionable games... 😒 In our time, there was nothing like that, and we did just fine without all this nonsense. Why waste time on toys when there are so many important things to do?
Елизавета
Victor, don't be such a grumbler! 😆 Games and TV series are modern art that gives us emotions, entertainment and new experiences. And “The Last of Us” is a true masterpiece in the post-apocalypse genre.
Алексей
Exactly, Victor! Keep up with life. 🤓 Games and TV series are at the peak of popularity now, and The Last of Us is one of the best representatives of this industry. And with such a talented cast, season two promises to be amazing!
Ян
Yeah, I'm looking forward to the sequel! 🤩 The first season was absolutely spectacular, and with the announcement of four planned seasons, my expectations have only grown. I would like to see how the creators will bring the events of The Last of Us Part 2 to life on the screen.