HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 is gearing up for its April premiere with the addition of six new actors to its already stellar cast. According to Variety, the latest additions include Joe Pantoliano, known for his roles in Memento and The Matrix, Alanna Ubach from Euphoria and Bombshell, Ben Ahlers of The Gilded Age and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Hettienne Park from Don’t Look Up, Robert John Burke, who starred in RoboCop 3, and Noah Lamanna from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

These new cast members will bring to life both characters from the original The Last of Us Part II game and some fresh faces. Joe Pantoliano will portray Eugene, a character who appeared briefly in the game as Ellie and Dina’s pot-smoking friend. In Season 2, Eugene will have an expanded role, much like Bill did in Season 1. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann shared with Variety their excitement about fleshing out Eugene’s character, noting that his story will delve deeper into the dynamics between Joel and Ellie.

Robert John Burke will take on the role of Seth, the bar owner and bigot from The Last of Us Part II, while Noah Lamanna will play Kat, Ellie’s ex-girlfriend from before the events of the game. Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, and Hettienne Park will portray new characters named Hanrahan, Burton, and Elise Park, respectively.

These actors join the previously announced cast, including Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Isabela Merced as Dina, Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, and Gabriel Luna as Tommy. The showrunners have hinted that the narrative from The Last of Us Part II will unfold over multiple seasons, promising more surprises as the episodes are released.

The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on April 13, bringing the events of The Last of Us Part II to the live-action screen. For more details, you can explore why the show is expected to span four seasons and learn about Neil Druckmann’s comments on including some “pretty brutal” cut content from the original game.