Today has been a big day for HBO’s upcoming
The Last of Us
series, an adaptation of Naughty Dog’s infamous post-apocalyptic franchise.
The two chapters in the franchise so far star smuggler, Joel, and a young girl, Ellie, who may provide the key to ending the zombie apocalypse.
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The Last of Us
which will be run by
Chernobyl
creator, Craig Mazin, has been confirmed to star
Game of Thrones
’ Bella Ramsey in the role of Joel’s young companion, Ellie
.
Earlier today reports were circulating that the studio was looking to take a
surprising direction in casting Mahershala Ali as Joel
, claims which have now been proven false as the role has been officially cast.
THE LAST OF US
DUO COMPLETE
Deadline
has reported that
The Mandalorian
star, Pedro Pascal, will take up the coveted role of Joel in the upcoming HBO series.
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Pascal, who previously rose to fame on HBO as Oberyn Martell on
Game of Thrones
, currently stars as the lead of the hit Disney+ series,
The Mandalorian.
WAS PASCAL THE BEST CHOICE?
The casting for
The Last of Us
has been a contentious matter ever since the series announcement. Some of the most popular fan picks for the role have included stars like The Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman, or Pascal’s
Game of Thrones
co-star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
While Pascal’s name hadn’t been thrown around too much for the role, he makes plenty of sense. The actor’s name recognition stems from his role on HBO’s previous hit series, and he is currently leading the biggest series streaming at the moment with
The Mandalorian
.
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It’s clear to say the actor will bring the intended star-power to the role which is sure to draw the attention of viewers who aren’t familiar with the renowned gaming franchise. Pascal can definitely bring the needed gruffness to the role, and he certainly has the acting chops to reach for the depth needed as well, so it seems the series is in safe hands.
With Ellie actress, Bella Ramsey, also stemming from
Game of Thrones
fame with her role as Lyanna Mormont, it’s likely the two have had some interaction in the past which is sure to create some solid chemistry on screen.
It remains unclear when the series will drop on HBO, however, with Pascal currently between seasons of
The Mandalorian
, it’s likely HBO will capitalize on the opportunity to begin filming soon. This could potentially allow for the series to premier in late 2022, which would mean a big year for Pascal as the third season of his hit Star Wars series is also set to debut.
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Today has been a big day for HBO’s upcoming
The Last of Us
series, an adaptation of Naughty Dog’s infamous post-apocalyptic franchise.
The two chapters in the franchise so far star smuggler, Joel, and a young girl, Ellie, who may provide the key to ending the zombie apocalypse.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Last of Us
which will be run by
Chernobyl
creator, Craig Mazin, has been confirmed to star
Game of Thrones
’ Bella Ramsey in the role of Joel’s young companion, Ellie
.
Earlier today reports were circulating that the studio was looking to take a
surprising direction in casting Mahershala Ali as Joel
, claims which have now been proven false as the role has been officially cast.
THE LAST OF US
DUO COMPLETE
Deadline
has reported that
The Mandalorian
star, Pedro Pascal, will take up the coveted role of Joel in the upcoming HBO series.
Pascal, who previously rose to fame on HBO as Oberyn Martell on
Game of Thrones
, currently stars as the lead of the hit Disney+ series,
The Mandalorian.
WAS PASCAL THE BEST CHOICE?
The casting for
The Last of Us
has been a contentious matter ever since the series announcement. Some of the most popular fan picks for the role have included stars like The Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman, or Pascal’s
Game of Thrones
co-star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
While Pascal’s name hadn’t been thrown around too much for the role, he makes plenty of sense. The actor’s name recognition stems from his role on HBO’s previous hit series, and he is currently leading the biggest series streaming at the moment with
The Mandalorian
.
It’s clear to say the actor will bring the intended star-power to the role which is sure to draw the attention of viewers who aren’t familiar with the renowned gaming franchise. Pascal can definitely bring the needed gruffness to the role, and he certainly has the acting chops to reach for the depth needed as well, so it seems the series is in safe hands.
With Ellie actress, Bella Ramsey, also stemming from
Game of Thrones
fame with her role as Lyanna Mormont, it’s likely the two have had some interaction in the past which is sure to create some solid chemistry on screen.
It remains unclear when the series will drop on HBO, however, with Pascal currently between seasons of
The Mandalorian
, it’s likely HBO will capitalize on the opportunity to begin filming soon. This could potentially allow for the series to premier in late 2022, which would mean a big year for Pascal as the third season of his hit Star Wars series is also set to debut.
