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It’s been a short while since we’ve heard anything new about HBO’s TV take on Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us. Now, in an exclusive report with IGN<\/a>, the cast for the show has been revealed, and a little more about the narrative has been shared.<\/p>\n

That said, please be aware that there may be some minor spoilers to follow<\/strong> for HBO’s The Last of Us.<\/p>\n

It has been revealed that Lamar Johnson will be taking on the role of Henry, with Keivonn Woodard playing his brother, Sam. The brothers are described in the press release as being in Kansas City, hiding from a revolutionary movement seeking vengeance.<\/p>\n

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It’s been a short while since we’ve heard anything new about HBO’s TV take on Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us. Now, in an exclusive report with IGN, the cast for the show has been revealed, and a little more about the narrative has been shared. That said, please be aware that there may be some minor spoilers to follow for HBO’s The Last of Us. It has been revealed that Lamar Johnson will be taking on the role of Henry, with Keivonn Woodard playing his brother, Sam. The brothers are described in the press release as being in Kansas City, hiding from a revolutionary movement seeking vengeance. 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