In a recent interview, the cast member shared insights about the appeal of fairy tale genres and why audiences in Russia and beyond are turning to magical narratives for a welcome escape. The actor spoke with actress Alexandra Ursulyak, and the conversation was picked up by RIA News. The sentiment was clear: audiences are seeking a little respite from everyday life, a space where wonder can prevail even for a while.
The same performer expressed genuine excitement about stepping into the sequel of the series, a project titled The Last Hero: Inheritance, which is slated to premiere in 2024. Ursulyak described the role of Vasilisa as a significant career milestone, noting that the character pushed the actor to explore new facets of performance and storytelling during production. This anticipation underscores how the series plans to deepen its world while inviting viewers to follow evolving journeys on screen.
The storyline centers on a man named Ivan, a Belogorye native who has just reached his fiftieth year. He is a father to two daughters who are coming into their own: Marya, a determined young woman who aims high in her ambitions, and Sophia, a budding sorceress with a curiosity that borders on audacious. The daily life of their city is upended when a malevolent force threatens their home. In a bid to protect both his birthplace and his own life, Sophia must travel back in time and locate the unsuspecting Ivan during the Moscow of 2017. Meanwhile, Marya confronts a looming evil within the city itself. The unfolding narrative traces the events as seen through the eyes of a generation of dreamers who must decide how far they will go to safeguard their futures. The series advances the action from the events shown in the third episode, occurring roughly one year after those earlier moments.
Earlier conversations with the show’s screenwriter, who previously crafted the film A Boy’s Word, addressed the possibility of a second season. Those remarks signal ongoing development and a willingness to expand the story world, a prospect that fans in North America may follow with particular interest as streaming availability expands across the region.