US EditionThe Last of Us Cast Reacts to Character’s Shocking Death
- In HBO's *The Last of Us* season two, Abby brutally kills Joel in episode two, sparking Ellie's quest for revenge.
- Joel's death stems from his actions in the first season finale, where he killed Fireflies to save Ellie.
- The show adds context by revealing Abby's motivations before Joel's death, a change from the game.
- Showrunner Craig Mazin stated that they try to preserve load-bearing aspects of the game's canon.
- Joel's death impacts the story, setting up Ellie's mission while requiring justification for changes to Abby's character.
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'The Last of Us' stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey react to the big death
If you found The Last of Us Season 2, episode 2 an emotional viewing experience, just imagine what it was like for the main cast.In the Max video above, stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey sit down to chat about everything from their last days on set to what Ramsey thinks their character Ellie wishes she could have said to Joel before he died."I guess that Ellie wished she'd said 'I love you' to Joel," says Ramsey. "I don't think those words are…
Pedro Pascal in 'Denial,' Bella Ramsey 'Sobbed My Little Heart Out' Over Shocking Last of Us Twist
Since its premiere, HBO's The Last of Us has both stayed true to its source material, while expanding and deviating from it in strategically and emotionally significant ways. (Spoiler Alert: This post will absolutely reveal and break down that huge moment in Sunday night's episode, so if you haven't seen it stop here -- go watch it and then come right back!) Fans of the hugely successful video game series that the show is based on have been carr…
Kaitlyn Dever Started Filming ‘Last of Us’ Murder Scene Three Days After Her Mom’s Funeral; Creators Changed Shot Order and Told Her to ‘Take All the Time You Need’
Kaitlyn Dever started filming Abby's murder of Joel on "The Last of Us" three days after her mom's funeral.
'The Last of Us' co-creators explain why that 'heartbreaking' death happened so early in season 2
Pedro Pascal as Joel and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in season two, episode two of "The Last of Us."Liane Hentscher/HBOSeason two, episode two of HBO's "The Last of Us" killed off a major character.The showrunners eliminated the character early in the season because it's "the inciting incident."They also didn't want to torment fans who have been anticipating the character's death.Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "The Last of Us" season two.The latest…
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