Filming has completed on HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us, forward of its launch subsequent 12 months. However, two pivotal characters had remained a thriller – till now. IGN has revealed that Henry will likely be performed by Lamar Johnson, whereas his youthful brother Sam will likely be portrayed by Keivonn Woodard. Interestingly, protagonists Joel and Ellie will meet the siblings in Kansas City, versus Pittsburgh like within the recreation. According to the press launch, the brothers will likely be “hiding from a revolutionary movement seeking vengeance”.

Johnson is a Canadian actor who was credited in X-Men: Dark Phoenix, whereas Woodard is a younger up-and-comer. Both will likely be flanked by veteran performers Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves) and Elaine Miles (Northern Exposure), who will visitor star as new characters Marlon and Florence. They’re described as “a married couple surviving alone in the wilderness of post-apocalyptic Wyoming”, though there are not any additional particulars past that.

Naughty Dog vice chairman Neil Druckmann has mentioned that this will likely be essentially the most devoted online game adaptation ever made, though he has at all times hinted that it’ll increase on the plot of the sport. We know that Joel and Ellie’s authentic voice actors, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, will each have roles within the present – and will likely be taking part in new characters as effectively. Hopefully we’ll get some type of trailer earlier than the tip of the 12 months.