Filming the second season of the series Last of us It’s growing at a steady pace, and the series has just announced the signing of a new star. Near Jeffrey Wrightwho will join the production, co-created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, as Isaac Dixonleader of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF).
The choice of Wright is not accidental, since he was the one who voiced Isaac in the video game. The Last of Us Part 2. It means that I know the character by heart and he knows better than anyone what his character is, his motives and his destiny in Naughty Dog’s original offering.
Jeffrey Wright joins the cast Last of us at one of the most remarkable moments of his career. Although the performer has a name made in Hollywood, he has just been nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor for his impeccable film work. American fictionfor which he was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
Last of us This won’t be the first HBO project the 58-year-old actor has been involved with. Many remember Wright from his leading role in Westworld, for which he was nominated three times for an Emmy Award. Even further back in time, in 2003, he distinguished himself in a mini-series. Angels in Americaalong with Al Pacino and Meryl Streep. His work earned him a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor. Although this was also part Boardwalk Empireseries starring Steve Buscemi.
In addition to his famous work in American fictionJeffrey Wright has a long history in the world of cinema. He participated in three films of the saga. James Bond under the direction of Daniel Craig, played James Gordon in Batman and also left his mark The Hunger GamesLet’s just mention some of his big screen appearances.
Jeffrey Wright joins Last of us
Jeffrey Wright won’t be the first video game actor Last of us participate in the adaptation for HBO and Max. But what’s interesting is that he won’t be the first to play the same character in the series and games.. This credit goes to Merle Dandridge, who played Marlene in the first game of the saga and reprized her role in the first season.
Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, Joel and Ellie in the Naughty Dog series have made brief appearances in television productions. Baker appeared in the eighth episode of the first season as one of David’s sadistic assistants. In the ninth episode, Johnson played Anna, Ellie’s mother.
Second season Last of us It does not have a release date yet, although it is already known that it will be released. sometime in 2025. A few days ago, HBO shared the first images of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey returning as Joel and Ellie. In addition to Jeffrey Wright, the new episodes of the series will introduce Isabella Merced already in the role of Dina Kaitlyn Dever Like Abby.
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