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The Last of Us Season 2 Hits the Ground Running as New Star Isabela Merced Praises Show’s Vision

Fresh off a stellar first shoot day, Isabela Merced applauds Craig Mazin’s creative vision while The Last of Us heads into its highly anticipated second season.

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Fresh off her first euphoric shoot day, The Last of Us star Isabela Merced offered effusive praise for the hit HBO series’ upcoming second season. As filming presses forward with more beloved characters from the games joining the live-action realm, Merced’s comments reaffirm showrunner Craig Mazin’s peerless ability to translate gaming franchises for television.

Stepping into Dina’s boots, Merced conveyed awe experiencing Mazin’s vision take shape after playing The Last of Us Part II obsessively herself. Despite skepticism around effectively adapting such an expansive interactive experience, she believes Mazin borders on genius status for bringing intricate characters and dynamics to screen seamlessly. Even with only a single shoot day under her belt so far, Merced asserted “we kind of ate” capturing pivotal relationships.

That early success highlights a cast already gelling into a formidable ensemble. Merced holds new addition Kaitlyn Dever, playing the formidable Abby, in highest regard among contemporary acting talents.

Merced Conveys Confidence in Mazin’s Ability to Translate Sequel’s Complexity

Their early rapport reinforces a collaborative environment primed to match inaugural season triumphs. With filming hitting full swing, all components feel securely in place for The Last of Us to build riveting new narrative terrain.

Speculation whirls regarding how faithfully Season 2 will adhere to divisive game moments, but Mazin continues earning benefit of doubt. His ability to refine gaming source material for accessible yet uncompromising television proved masterful in Season 1, recasting The Last of Us’ crown for prestige interactive adaptations. As more pieces come into play, the visionary showrunner seems fully in control driving this epic’s next chapter.

If Merced’s effusive response holds true across upcoming months on set, viewers can anticipate the same emotional power strikes that catapulted the series’ debut. Backed by brilliant emerging and established talent alike, The Last of Us appears just warming up towards delivering a second season for the ages.

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