Westworldactress Shannon Woodward voiced Dina in the video games.

In episode 6, whenPedro Pascal’s Joel andBella Ramsey’s Ellie arrive in the Jackson, Wyo.

community, a mysterious girl is caught staring at Ellie in the cafeteria.

Isabela Merced, Dina in The Last of Us Part II

Isabela Merced will play Dina in ‘The Last of Us’ season 2.Johnny Carrano; Naughty Dog

The credits simply refer to her as “The Staring Girl,” played by actress Paolina Van Kleef.

ShowrunnersCraig Mazinand Neil Druckmann did not dispute the theory that “The Staring Girl” could be Dina.

“That doesn’t mean that that’s Dina,” Mazin added.

Isabela Merced and the character of Dina in The Last of Us Part II video game

Ellie and Dina in ‘The Last of Us Part II’ video game.Naughty Dog

“Doesn’t mean it’s not.”

Dina is warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous, and instantly lovable.

“We couldnt be prouder to have her join our family.

Merced starred in the 2022 Shakespearian movieRosalineoppositeKaitlyn Deverin the titular role.

HBO plans to begin filming season 2 in February ahead of a projected 2025 premiere.