HBO and Max have unveiled a sneak peek at their exciting lineup of upcoming television shows, giving fans a taste of what’s to come in both 2024 and 2025. The teaser trailer highlights a diverse selection of series, ranging from highly anticipated sequels to brand-new ventures that promise to captivate audiences.
First up, fans of ‘The Last of Us’ are in for a treat as season 2 of the hit post-apocalyptic drama is set to premiere in 2025. The trailer offers a glimpse into the upcoming season, featuring Pedro Pascal’s Joel and a mysterious character played by Catherine O’Hara, who questions Joel about his relationship with Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey. The footage also introduces new cast members, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, hinting at a thrilling new chapter in the story.
Fans of the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe will also be happy to know that they will be returning to Westeros in 2025 with ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ a prequel series set 100 years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ and 100 years after ‘House of the Dragon.’ Based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Dunk and Egg’ novellas, the series stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire, Egg.
Other notable HBO and Max shows slated for 2025 include the third seasons of ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘And Just Like That…’, as well as new series like ‘Duster,’ ‘The Pitt,’ and ‘The Gilded Age’ season 3.
While those shows are on the horizon for next year, HBO and Max have a host of exciting offerings for 2024. The teaser trailer showcases ‘The Penguin,’ a spinoff series set in Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ universe, starring Colin Farrell. Fans of the sci-fi epic ‘Dune’ will be treated to ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ a prequel exploring the rise of the Bene Gesserit. The trailer also gives a glimpse into the chaotic world of finance with the third season of ‘Industry,’ a series set in a prestigious London investment bank.
In addition to these live-action series, HBO and Max also have a selection of animated and documentary series coming in 2024, including ‘Hard Knocks,’ ‘My Brilliant Friend’ season 4, ‘Creature Commandos,’ ‘Harley Quinn,’ ‘Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos,’ ‘Chimp Crazy,’ ‘The Franchise,’ and the third season of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls.’
With such a diverse and exciting slate of programming, HBO and Max are poised to continue their reign as leaders in television entertainment, providing viewers with a world of captivating stories, unforgettable characters, and thrilling adventures for years to come.
