The Last of Us fans are excited over the news that Isabela Merced will portray Dina in HBO’s Season 2, calling her casting the “perfect” choice for the role.
As development for Season 2 ramps up, fans have been eagerly anticipating the casting announcements from the next wave of main characters. With thecast for Abby, Jesse and Dinaall being confirmed in the past week.
And while fans have been sharing their excitement and thoughts on the casting for all three of these characters, the announcement that Isabela Merced will portray Dina has been greatly praised by fans.
Great casting for Dina role
In The Last of Us Part II, Dina serves as the main companion for Ellie and later, the two enter a relationship and even help co-parent Dina’s child JJ.
As such, the casting forDinawas one fans were the most excited to discover. All across Twitter, audiences have been sharing their reactions to Isabela Merced’s casting, many calling the decision the “perfect” choice.
One Twitter user wrote, “Great casting for Dina role” while anotheradded, “Fav lesbian couple.”
Another also pointed out how Merced has managed to win two major roles, stating “Wow, she is booked and busy! Hawkgirl and now Dina!”
Merced has already spoken out in regards to confirmation of her casting, telling fans “Let the love story begin” in regards to Dina’s and Ellie’s romantic dynamic throughout the second game.
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