**Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2 episode 1.**
In the second season of The Last of Us, we encounter a captivating new character named Gail, portrayed by Catherine O’Hara, which hints at a larger part for a character from the game in the television series.
In the first episode, as Joel (Pedro Pascal) sat for a therapy session, Gail brought up her late husband, Eugene, who had passed away more recently.
Eugene is present in the game, although he plays a relatively small role. He’s not extensively featured, but instead, his character is merely brought up. As of now, here’s what we’ve gathered about him.
What happened to Eugene in The Last of Us season 2?
It’s clear that Joel took Eugene’s life, though the precise reason behind this act remains unknown for now. Nonetheless, we might be able to infer something based on Gail’s statements.
After confiding in Joel that there’s something she finds difficult to express, Gail reveals: “You took the life of my spouse. You murdered Eugene, and I harbor deep resentment towards you. In truth, I detest you for what you did.
Despite knowing you didn’t have a choice, I find myself unable to forget the way it was done, which leaves me feeling intensely angry whenever I see you here, in our shared space.
It seems highly probable that Eugene contracted an infection somehow, forcing Joel to take action by shooting him for the safety of the entire community at Jackson.
In the course of the series, we anticipate uncovering additional details regarding Eugene and his demise. It seems plausible that these revelations will come about through a flashback scene, given that fans caught a glimpse of him in the season’s preview.
Who was Eugene in The Last of Us season 2?
In the game, Eugene previously belonged to the Firefly team and later integrated into the Jackson community following his departure from the group. He once worked alongside Tommy, Joel’s sibling, within the Firefly ranks.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but notice that Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have given Eugene’s story a fresh twist for the series – one of the most significant changes being his fate. Unlike the game where he succumbed to a stroke, it appears his ending in the show will be more harrowing.
In the game version, there is no character equivalent to Gail, unlike in the show where she is played by Catherine O’Hara and holds a significant role. The initial episode suggests that Gail has just celebrated her birthday without Eugene, implying that his demise occurred not long ago.
Who will play Eugene in The Last of Us season 2?
Eugene will be played by Joe Pantoliano (although he’s yet to appear in the show).
This performer gained recognition for portraying Ralph “Ralphie” Cifaretto on The Sopranos, and has also made appearances in movies and television series such as The Goonies, Empire of the Sun, and NYPD Blue.
Apart from that, he has collaborated effectively with the Wachowski duo in various projects, including The Matrix, Bound, and Sense8.
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