Deadline is reporting that Isabela Merced is the latest name to join the cast for the second season of 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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Isabela Merced (whose recent credits include Migration and the upcoming Madame Web) will be playing the role of Dina, Ellie’s new romantic interest and Jesse’s ex. Dina is a free-wheeling spirit whose devotion to Ellie will be tested by the brutality of the world they inhabit.

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Series co-creators, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, released a statement saying:

Dina is warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous and instantly lovable. You can search forever for an actor who effortlessly embodies all of those things, or you can find Isabela Merced right away. We couldn’t be prouder to have her join our family.

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The second season of the show is set to be filmed in Vancouver this coming February. Isabela Merced will join Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever and Young Mazino for season two of The Last Of Us.