Exciting news for "The Last of Us" fans as HBO's acclaimed series prepares for its second season with a fresh addition to its cast. Young Mazino, previously nominated for an Emmy for his role in Netflix's "Beef", will now portray Jesse – a character introduced in "The Last of Us: Part 2". The show's creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann expressed their eagerness to see Mazino's performance captivate audiences.

The second season is set to depict events from "The Last of Us: Part 2", with filming set to commence early this year and a targeted release in 2025. Following the success of the first season, which bagged eight Emmy Awards and is yet to compete for more, there is high anticipation surrounding the upcoming season. Additionally, there's talk of a potential prequel series based on characters Bill and Frank, but details remain uncertain.

In gaming news, "The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered" is arriving on January 19 for the PlayStation 5, boasting 4K resolution, a new roguelike mode, unfinished levels, shorter loading times, and DualSense controller features. Also, PS4 owners of the original game have the option to upgrade to the PS5 version for a small fee.

What new features are included in The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered for PS5?

The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered for the PlayStation 5 will include enhancements like 4K resolution in Fidelity Mode, 1440p in Performance Mode upscaled to 4K, a new roguelike mode called No Return, unfinished areas known as Lost Levels, reduced loading times, and immersive haptic feedback through the PS5 DualSense controller.

"The Last of Us" video game series, developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, is acclaimed for its storytelling, character development, and engaging gameplay. The series consists heavily of action-adventure games with a strong narrative following survivors in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal pandemic. "The Last of Us: Part 2", the second installment in the series, received critical acclaim and numerous awards following its release, further cementing the franchise's legacy as a masterpiece in video game narrative.