Media outlets are reporting that Jeffrey Wright is the latest name to join the cast for the upcoming second season of HBO drama series The Last Of Us.

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The official synopsis for the first season is as follows:

In 2003, a parasitic fungal infection ravages the planet, turning humans into violent creatures known as the Infected. Twenty years later, hardened survivor Joel is hired to smuggle fourteen-year-old Ellie to the rebel Fireflies. But what should be a quick job becomes a harrowing journey in this hit series that brings the acclaimed video game to life.

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Jeffrey Wright (whose recent credits include American Fiction and Rustin) will be playing the role of Isaac, the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group known as the Washington Liberation Front, who sought liberty but instead has become mired in an endless war against a surprisingly resourceful enemy. Wright also voiced the character in the video game The Last Of Us Part II.

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The series is created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, who serve as executive producers alongside Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Evan Wells.

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The second season of The Last Of Us, which is still in production, also stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, Kaitlyn Dever, Young Mazino, Isabela Merced, Catherine O’Hara, Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle and Spencer Lord.