Isabela Merced is one of Hollywood’s most exciting young stars, and she has some interesting roles coming upafterThe Last of Usseason 2. 23-year-old actress Isabela Merced joined thecast ofThe Last of Usseason 2playing Dina, Ellie’s romantic interest and one of the most beloved characters from the 2020 video game. As expected, the young star won over fans with the role, as she was praised for consistently being one of the most enjoyable components of the season.
The Last of Usseason 2 was divisive, but even those who weren’t as engaged by the video game adaptation’s sophomore run have to give credit where it’s due: Isabela Merced is a fantastic performer, and her charm helped make Dina an unforgettable character.Prior to the HBO series, she’d earned acclaim for her roles inDora and the Lost City of Gold,Transformers: The Last Knight, andAlien: Romulus, one of 2024’s most successful summer blockbusters.
Isabela Merced Plays Hawkgirl In James Gunn’s Superman
Releases Exclusively In Theaters On July 13, 2025
Isabela Merced is poised for a massive year in 2025, with her superhero performance debut scheduled for release in June. She’s part of the cast of James Gunn’sSupermanreboot, which is effectively launching a new series of films and TV shows based on DC Comics, where she’ll be playing the popular superhero, Hawkgirl. Thoughit won’t be the most prominent role in the film, playing a superhero is always big news for an up-and-coming star, and stepping into the shoes of an iconic character will be a pivotal moment in her career.
We’ve seen glimpses of Isabela Merced suited up as Hawkgirl in trailers and images fromSupermanbefore, and she looks outstanding in the winged superhero suit. Beyond just the first movie, she’s already signed on to return as Hawkgirl in further DC projects, indicating thatshe’ll be reprising the role in multiple movies and TV shows for years to come.
Isabela Merced Will Reprise Her Role As Hawkgirl In Peacemaker Season 2
Releases On HBO Max On June 11, 2025
On top of appearing inSuperman,Isabela Merced will appear as Hawkgirl in another major DC production just a couple of months later.Peacemakeris a James Gunn-written HBO series starring John Cena as a highly irregular antihero with a darkly comedic tone. Hawkgirl and other supporting heroes fromSupermanare set to appear again in the show, with the season 2 trailer showing Merced along with Sean Gunn’s Maxwell Lord, Frank Grillo’s Captain Rick Flagg Sr., and Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner.
Peacemakerseason 1’s reviews were massively successful from DC fans and TV viewers alike, praising the show for its unique take on superhero media and its sense of humor. That said, season 2 is set to be pivotal for the show, as it’s going to involve a transition from the previous line of DC media to the new, ongoing DCU, spearheaded by James Gunn. The universe timelines may get dicey, and all we can hope for is that it won’t disrupt the show’s individual storytelling.
Isabela Merced Isn’t Done With The Last Of Us
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Beyond just playing Hawkgirl, Isabela Merced has other movies and shows in the works. First, she’ll be returning toThe Last of Usfor season 3, though with the focus shifting away from Ellie and toward Abby, it might not be as prominent a role as in season 2.For those who loved Dina in season 2, there’s still plenty of story left to tellfor her character, even if she’s not on-screen as much.
In film,she’s set to lead a heist thriller titledDutch and Razzlekhan, which is based on a true-crime storyof the most expensive heist in history. Isabela Merced will co-star alongside Chloë Grace Moretz and Gabriel LaBelle, with the film being directed by Jon S. Baird (Tetris). Given the true crime premise, this movie could be a gigantic hit for her, separate from franchises like DC,Alien, andThe Last of Us.
