The Last of Us Season 2: Who Does Jeffrey Wright Play?

HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 is expanding the brutal world of The Last of Us Part II, and one of the new additions is Jeffrey Wright. Fans of the game will recognize Wright as the original voice of Isaac, but the TV series is expanding his backstory in ways that even longtime players haven’t seen before.

So, who exactly is this feared warlord, and what role does he play in the chaos of Season 2? Here’s an explainer.

Who does Jeffrey Wright play in The Last of Us Season 2?

Jeffrey Wright plays Isaac Dixon in The Last of Us Season 2. He is the ruthless but strategic leader of the WLF, a militarized faction that took control of Seattle after toppling FEDRA. In The Last of Us Part II, Isaac commands a large force that includes Abby and her allies.

Season 2’s fourth episode, “Day One,” gives viewers their first real look at Isaac. This version differs from the one in the game. The episode explores his backstory before he became a feared warlord. Flashbacks show a younger Isaac who lacked confidence, struggled with women, and took pride in his cooking skills.

The HBO series expands on his rise to power. It shows how he led a violent uprising that dismantled FEDRA’s hold over Seattle. Under his leadership, the WLF faces off against the Seraphites—a religious cult known for the scars carved into their faces.

Does Isaac live or die in The Last of Us Part 2 and the HBO series?

In The Last of Us Part II video game, Isaac’s fate is tied to the brutal war between the WLF and the Seraphites. While the game concludes his arc definitively, HBO’s adaptation takes a more gradual approach, leaving room for further exploration in future seasons.

Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have hinted that Isaac’s story may extend beyond Season 2, with unresolved conflicts carrying into Season 3. His motivations—why he seeks war and how far he’s willing to go—remain central to the ongoing story.

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