The Last of Us (HBO Max)

Joel and Ellie is confirmed to return next year for new adventures.

It is releasing earlier in the year to get into the Emmy window.

Dina actress Isabela Merced confirmed as much in a recent interview.

Along with The Penguin, The White Lotus, Dune: Prophecy and more coming to Max in the next 12 months.

But is this justified or blown out of proportion?

So it's understandable that HBO might be open to make at least 4 seasons.

For the coming second season of the show.

Joel and Ellie are back for more adventures roughly a year from now.

HBO and PlayStation have shared the first two images from the show.

We finally know who's playing Owen, Mel, Manny and Nora in the show.

"It's not a gay story it's a love story."

The second season will probably be released next year.

"Anything is possible."

It's unclear at this point, though, who the actress will be playing.

Along with some of the best from the first season.