‘The Last of Us’ Stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey on Their Post-Apocalyptic Chemistry

[@jacquelinecoley1292]

Keeping my fangirl in check is the greatest trial of my career. Hope you enjoy another Oscar-winning performance as a normal well adjusted not at all obsessed person. Y'all are gonna really like this show.

[@d3rkn4ssthesecond]

I really hope the show is good I got hopes

[@wiessguy]

I rarely watch through a whole interview, especially one this long. Your questions, excitement, and respect to the interviewee was so good I watched it all. Good job!

[@DrewShiiesty]

Beautiful 🤩 interview

[@amandaray_art]

You were very professional yet enthusiastic. You’re stronger than me 😂 great interviews!

[@Revert3d]

I'm so excited for the show, but I'm also nervous that I won't enjoy it because I've played through the games numerous times and I'm worried it won't measure up. Your interview here has calmed some of my fears!

[@trentneros2499]

It’s great that the interviewer is a fan of the game and seems to be thrilled about the way the show turned out. Good sign

[@_JC_21]

Yeah but she is woman. Woman are woke.

[@michellecarrillo7372]

@@_JC_21 amen brother 😂😂😂😢😢😢

[@gracie111]

@@_JC_21 dawg what?

[@QuillWorks]

@@_JC_21 the fuc? 😂

[@brendoge]

@@_JC_21 Don't be a complete idiot. What's the point of following this show if you've already made up your mind?

[@BigMacCoyle]

Finally a well informed and interesting interviewer

[@khimaros]

Yeah, she asked great questions!

[@daLukasMain]

Obviously the best person for the job. She did so well

[@jcp1984again]

While I do agree - she's doing a good job all in all - I do have some small pet peeves about her behavior. For example, when she asks a question from Neil, she uses a commanding sentence structure: "Talk about this and that" without saying "could you" for example. I don't understand why she doesn't use a more polite language. She doesn't sound respectful that way and I really feel she should show more respect to the people she's interviewing. I also find it annoying how she occasionally talks about herself instead of trying to represent a wider audience in these conversations.

[@brainworm666]

@@jcp1984again You seem a little mad for no reason. She was absolutely respectful and the very few times she talks about herself is pretty normal in conversation. Weird comments tbh

[@DynamiteToadie]

@@jcp1984again This isn't hard hitting journalism, it's fan centered, pop culture behind the scenes. Relax.

[@cameronhitz3509]

Isn’t it so poetic that Ashley who “ gave birth” to Ellie with her performance is literally the mother of Ellie in the tv show

[@MuMasoo]

She also looks alot like Ashley when she was younger. Funny how people hated on her because she didn't look like Ellie, but looks very similar to the actual voice actress.

[@FromPolandWithROAAAAR]

That was my first thought when this was revealed. Awesome idea!

[@Gajada-_-]

Bella Ramsey isn’t Ashley Johnson’s daughter?

[@FromPolandWithROAAAAR]

@@Gajada-_- not in real life;))))

[@matheusnaritoyoneoka3523]

Jeez

[@CT808]

""I get through the first 10 minutes and I'm stunned, and I'm crying, and I don't understand what just happened-" I think we all felt the same way. That opening was just gut-wrenching.

[@danijelpetrovic1954]

I think that’s the same with part II both games are deep and demanding story wise, I’m looking forward to the 15th and a whole new experience, I don’t have any reservations about the story, it’s the other perspective on the characters that I’m curious about

[@Alleggsander]

I personally think the entirety of the show depends on how well they do the Joel and Sarah aspect. In the game it's so emotionally impactful and sets the tone for the rest of it's story. Joel and Ellie's relationship wouldn't mean nearly as much if it weren't for Sarah.

[@chrismissed]

@@Alleggsander since the first episode has come out, I'm curious how well you think they did the Joel and Sarah aspect. Personally, I was even more emotionally shook by the show than I was the game, in that regard.

[@jonasking3670]

@@chrismissed I liked how they made you care about Sarah. In the game you get very little time with her actual presence. I need to get someone who has no knowledge of the games to watch it and see if they feel the same way.

[@nenadGHN]

easy on coke

[@themightywhoosh5497]

I LOVE this interviewer! She asked insightful question, brought up GREAT observations, and transitioned so seamlessly from one topic to the next.

[@willooi]

Druckmann mentioning Heath Ledger’s interpretation of the Joker nails it, and how the initial outrage in his casting being utterly cast in the shade once Dark Knight came out and people were blown away. Can’t wait to see how this adaptation goes.

[@josuemartinez9688]

A very poor justification! We are not in 2008

[@crimson8183]

@@josuemartinez9688 What does not being in 2008 have anything to do with anything?

[@RcKDrUmm3R]

@@crimson8183 just another person butthurt Joel died still lol

[@Elliesbow]

@@RcKDrUmm3R well yeah? Seemed like everyone was butthurt over that lol

[@luckyraygun1607]

@@RcKDrUmm3R lol of course people are butt hurt over Joel’s death. He was the main character of the first game. You really expect people to happy with the way he dies in the second then they force you to play the character that killed him.

[@parkviewmo]

This is one of the best LoU interviews. First, the interviewer is knowledgeable and enthusiastic with a broader connection between the series and the game than I have. Second, she connects all the actors to a more holistic view! Well, done! I really enjoyed this!

[@genericwhiteguy2910]

best interviewer thus far. actually, knows her stuff and asked engaging questions!

[@jeffbezos3200]

After watching Game of Thrones, Mandalorian, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, I have the utmost faith in these two. I don’t need the story to be faithful, I just need the relationship to be genuine…and these two can do it

[@mikeh4818]

Narcos was His best role. Dude is crushing the tv landscape

[@thebyrdcage8619]

He was pretty good in the equalizer 2 as well.

[@silentreactor97]

Pedro Pascal portrayed some great TV characters like: Marcus Pike from The Mentalist (one of his most underrated performances), The Mandalorian, Oberyn Martell, Javier Pena and now Joel. He is slowly becoming one of my favourite actors to watch!

[@TheEvilJade]

Check out "The Worst Witch" as well

[@theone0759]

Great Interview! Just one addition: The Actors who play Joel and Ellie are not “voice actors” but just “actors” . They are not standing in a studio and reading the lines . They go to a set act with their faces and their body’s and that gets transferred to the game. It’s just a minor thing but I think it understates the work these people have done. After all no one would call an actor a “Body Performer”

[@otterproof1]

In the case of TLOU it's true. When you watch the different making-offs, you can see how much they were physically and emotionaly involved. I love and trust Bella and Pedro but I'll always consider Ashley and Troy as Ellie and Joel.

[@theone0759]

@@otterproof1 same

[@rickgoodman7424]

@@otterproof1 for me watching the playthrough with Troy and Nolan on thier KZbin channel, that was the most telling. Seeing the actors physically and emotionally react years and years after the fact, was not only intense but eye opening.

[@tired5]

They are literally voice actors. Suck it

[@afiqazman6615]

But this is the first time they act in front of camera with costume and all. They were usually stage actors and mostly do voice over works. So it's not wrong.

[@ThePantstealer]

Woah I didn’t realize Gabriel Lunas voice was so rusty southern like Tommy. Incredibly excited for this show

[@redhotchilifan98]

He sounds spot on for tommy

[@ElPerroLoco2009]

man I heard his voice instantly was like thats tommy.

[@jakubvanglesh156]

So fitting 🎉

[@eckoalbino1623]

Excited for his role to be expounded in season 2 ✨✨❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sergiobarria4898]

15:20 The emotion in Craig Mazin's eyes, that's it; I'm definitely watching this show. What a great interview, Jacqueline Coley!

[@airborngrmp1]

Those two are so very likeable individually, this could be really good just based off that alone. If the chemistry is this good, I'm really excited for this show.

[@tishyo77]

Hearing Gabriel Luna's voice here for the first time shocked me. I never thought he would sound so similar to Tommy from his looks.

[@eckoalbino1623]

His casting is on-point ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronnierebhan229]

I remember first playing this game as Sarah walking around the house looking for her father, Joel. Slowly being introduced to the chaos outside when Joels opens the basement sliding door. Little did i know the story it would become, and the saga to follow. Amazing game and story. Cant wait!

[@themightywhoosh5497]

You transported me back to my first time playing this game so long ago 😭 I cannot wait for this show

[@Judochop9]

Basement????

[@Judochop9]

She looks like she infected

[@MJ-420.]

@@Judochop9 yeah it wasn’t a basement it was just a sliding door into the garden the old man ran through the window I’ve played the game well over 100 times on the ps3 ps4 and the ps5 lol I had no life when I got the game on a new system 😂

[@naynay3710]

That was a really great interview! I liked hearing that Pedro had watched playthroughs, so he was familiar with the story, that Gabriel had played the game and knew and loved it. But most exciting was learning that Craig had played it and loved it way back when, so he KNEW it. I always believed in him after seeing Chernobyl, but this cemented it for me.

[@DavidGowers]

Neil absolutely nailed why making this game into a show is NOT a terrible or unnecessary thing like a lot of us have said. The fact that, purely by virtue of the medium and the story, you're kinda "stuck" playing as Joel and Ellie and you never get to see much of anything outside of their experiences, but in the show you can go most anywhere is proof alone. It's gonna be fantastic getting to see Ellie's EARLY backstory, to see more of Marlene's story, more of Bill's story, more of David's story (probably my favourite uninfected threat of the whole series, mostly due to the quiet menace Nolan North brought), getting to see so much more of even just that WORLD, it's all going to be great. And the casting that I've seen so far could not be better.

[@mochiyeosang1908]

David was indeed scary as hell. Was this just someone's fanfic I read or was he specifically targeting women of any and all ages to r*pe before eating?

[@DavidGowers]

@mochiyeosang1908 I don't remember that being spelled out in the game so it might have been fanfic, or it might have been in details I missed on my playthroughs. It wouldn't surprise me, though, because he really did seem extra creepy towards Ellie before she broke his finger

[@MadisonRichards-yj6yi]

im so excited to see more of that backstory filling up bc I really loved the DLC and comic and the had that poster of American Daughter with a woman who I assume is ellie's mom 😭

[@katrina6291]

Craig Mazin talking about Pedro and Bella's chemistry at 14:41... ❤❤

[@nicelizabeth8008]

This interviewer was amazing! I loved these interviews. Plus the fact they’ve included the 3 iconic people from the game in the show just makes it feel sort of a full circle. I’m still hesitant about it but I’ll give it a watch!

[@no_wx]

the interviewer is really proffesional, what a pleasure to watch

[@Evil_Vegan]

Anna Torv is underrated 😭 love her in Mindhunter, but Fringe?? is her iconic era... she brought grounding/compelling performance that works great in genre stuff... need more of her in genre stuff... (looking at you new DC)

[@johntaveras06]

She’s gonna be perfect as Tess 🥲

[@craigo5030]

As a FAN of the game, I am so looking forward to this series I know the creators have created something that honours the game though and doesn’t copy it Druckman for me is genuinely a great visionary and Mazin also is the same, people should chill

[@anasshahid224]

Love the chill vibe between Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the perfect choices for Joel and Ellie 👏👏👏👏

[@Jackieb741]

WOW they made Marlene's actress look like a different person on TLOU. She's gorgeous!

[@Roberto_992]

Gabriel Luna sounds EXACTLY like tommy, it's terrifying haha

[@cskillz8473]

This interviewer is amazing. Kept me captivated and laughing the whole time. She’s truly a gem. ❤

[@anomannymous]

Excellent, excellent interviews! Nice to see an interviewer who knows her material, is an actual fan of the game, and asks such insightful questions in such a polite, uplifting, respectful way. Thank you!

[@diogobfonseca]

It seems like the casting was about how the actors SOUND. Some of them don't look very accurate, but they sound just like the characters in the game. I'm shocked how similar Gabriel sounds like Tommy! Even Pedro, Bela and Anna (Merle, obviously) sound like their characters. Awesome!

[@onism9050]

I like how its easier for them to talk about the series giving the fact that the story/plot of the last of us is already made. As for most interviews previewing a show or movie it's very limited.

[@thatguitarguy9157]

Personally my main catalyst for knowing if this will be perfect is if the Sara scene can bring me to tears as well as the first scene does because I cry every time I see that scene if the show doesn't make us feel that sad and uncomfortable and hurt then idk

[@ninopapalia1461]

If the show nails that secne then the show will be off and running

[@leoalper4530]

no matter how many times I see that scene, it makes me teary. it sets the entire game's emotional narrative in motion. it is one of the most important scenes in the entire story. I'd say that, the scene where Ellie runs off after they find Tommy, the part where Joel almost dies and comes to save Ellie, and the giraffe scene are the most important things they have to nail to really develop this relationship.

[@thatguitarguy9157]

@@leoalper4530 I agree but for me that's the most important scene

[@jakobkramer]

The Sara scene in the game also gets more powerful because the player has actually controlled her and has connected to her on a deeper level, than if she had just been a character important to Joel. For the show to replicate that, it will be important to have scenes with Sara on her own early on in the episode(s), so we get to bond with her as a living, breathing person, not just Joel's daughter.

[@rickgoodman7424]

Have to agree. That scene.... it broke me, in ways that very few moments in any form or media ever has. I'm also very curious on how they handle Tess and her.... moment. If they get that right, the show will succeed.

[@origellman4641]

Everybody needs to watch all these interviews with The Last of Us theme playing on repeat in the background

[@Sassybell]

I love that the interviewer mentions the sort of uncanny valley effect since the actors, especially of Ellie and Joel don't look like the faces we're used to. Its true. Still I am sure the series will be different yet a good interpretation of the game.

[@PeteDHeat]

Prop to the interviewer for being so passionate. Can't wait to record reactions!

[@IngramSnake]

Anna Torv also played the main character in the video game Heavenly Sword in 2006. So she’s also from the video game world!🎉🎉

[@clockcycle]

So glad when I saw these two in the show. I went in blind and was very happily surprised, looking forward to seeing future episodes.

[@RoguePenguin95]

I've never heard Pascal's normal speaking voice and I gotta say, he sounds VERY similar to Troy Baker both as himself and as Joel.

[@thenaiam]

After having watched the show, it's always jarring to hear them speak in their actual accents. Not just Bella, obviously, but also Pedro. But wow, their performances are phenomenal!

[@known_film4081]

Finally an interviewer with taste and knowledge of her industry and passions

[@DynamiteToadie]

You are a phenomenal interviewer! What a treat. Thanks!

[@silentreactor97]

Just watched the first episode! So intense, sad, and gripping! I absolutely can't wait for the 2nd episode. I kind of wish the show just released all 9 episodes so I can binge watch all of them but at the same time I am kind of happy that they decided to release it once a week, the anticipation grows even more and that what I always loved about shows that release an episode once a week, makes you appreciate the show even more in the long run and gives you some time to breathe and take it all in.

[@aldrake011]

wow this was such a fun and exciting watch. craig is such a bubbly cutie. great job by the interviewer asking really wonderful and engaging questions. i have never been more excited for a show in my LIFE.

[@kittyp330]

For a massive fan of the game like me, im so relieved that everything waited untill Neil had the right partner (meaning craig) to bring this story to live action. I know they talked about a movie back when they did one night live and then it didnt happen. Im so happy they waited for the right people and the right time to do this right.

[@meh23p]

7:23 So I take it we are actually going to finally find out what happened to Anna and the circumstances surrounding her death. It’s been hinted at since American Dreams that there was a big reason for her death, “just know that she gave up *everything* to save *you”.*

[@michaelajeanne9014]

The show and game are both so cinematically beautiful. The show has captured the game incredibly. ♥️

[@miloc9900]

I really appreciate that they aren't trying to replicate the connections felt in the game because they can acknowledge that it's a different medium; I feel like that'll help them make the most of this new retelling of the story

[@scottland906]

I hope this show gets renewed - so we can see what Joel and Ellie were doing between the 1st and 2nd game. This franchise is awesome!

[@9thteardropgameteller601]

I was like: "No girl can replace my Ellie." As soon as I know she was Mormont girl lord: "bEnT tHe KnEe"

[@QuillWorks]

Same story here lol

[@mannygreywolfsdb9936]

What maybe helped in the immediately connection during the making is because both are GoT alumni. Basically, they are family. 😊

[@poweractive896]

thats dope that gabriel luna played and knows the game too

[@ernstodemontelungo7497]

That guy Is Just too Dope

[@lilbubblegumleaks8104]

it’s crazy how much he sounds like Tommy

[@JorbyTinky]

@@lilbubblegumleaks8104 it's the Texan accent, for sure

[@sin9162]

@@JorbyTinky some parts of Texan have the accent but a lot of Texas doesn’t have the accent

[@frogmanadrian]

The clickers were terrifying in the game, can’t wait to see them in the show! First episode was amazing.

[@dannysandoval8296]

I so hope we get to see more of Ellie's life before leading to the events of the game. Same goes for Tess and Joel.

[@dibrenn3432]

Brilliant interviewer. Disarming and charming

[@jackboyce8296]

Cheers to you Gabriel🤘🤘🤘 fellow Austin native here!!!

[@carlosg1941]

Such a great interview! Awesome questions and follow ups and great insight from the actors and directors 👏🏽

[@viper2785]

I was concerned early on about casting and whether all the characters will be done justice, but it's looking better and better the more I see. The environment, practical effects, etc. The voices they've shown so far are amazing. Just one thing...the vines on those cars, what happened there? 🤔😅

[@danaford6742]

“ Refused the Call “ I use her line all the time

[@jarrodtruax]

Can't wait to cry every sunday. Its gonna be amazing :'D

[@ethanchadwick1566]

She is going to be an amazing ellie!

[@mikeh4818]

A+ interviewer

[@kensredemption]

From Ghost Rider to the Rev-9 and now Tommy, a former Firefly. Good to see Gabriel in more projects. 👏🏽

[@FromPolandWithROAAAAR]

Great Interview, cannot wait to see the show! Love both TLOU games, voice actors, hope I will love tv show also :)

[@alasdairblackmore2592]

This is the first time I have heard Pedro Pascal speak as Pedro Pascal .

[@QuillWorks]

2:10 cracked me up 😂 “hey what’s up?”

[@EllaPress]

So excited Anna Torv is in this, she's brilliant.

[@nerddad2180]

Ashley Johnson is playing Ellies mum??? I'm not crying you are. I cannot wait for this show

[@cyb3rpunkt]

Great interview of the show peeps. Bella and Pedro are so cute together! Bella is adorable. I was never a naysayer about the casting but not sure why anyone would complain. I can totally see Ellie in Bella. Also, it's good to see the comment section is not a sh**show for once. I cannot contain my excitement about this show.

[@Stevandoren1003]

I’m so ready for this series.

[@j.zuberi]

This show is gonna win tons of awards! Bc it has the source along the way of respecting…the source.

[@Sunny-ip7um]

Please more of this interviewer 😍

[@jamiemcdonaldisjamie]

this is a wonderful interview series!!! good host!

[@bianchimendoza1329]

love this interviewer! They did a great job :D

[@cyrusshellard3905]

Can't wait to watch it, looks brilliant 👏🏻 huge fan of the games right from the beginning on PS3.

[@urbanapache2]

Very excited to see more of Tommy! bring on episode 3. Well maybe if you know the games ..a bit longer.

[@Fuezekiel]

This game makes me cry every time

[@vagabon5130]

The call for extra’s on the show had to be extraordinary. The opportunity to play a Clicker or any of the infected for that matter, a chance of a lifetime. Can’t wait for ep 2.

[@willemdafreind4994]

Pedro Pascal is so good looking dear lord

[@kofic6686]

GOAT game, if the show is half as good, it will be great

[@laurammeza1992]

Pedro is my new crush ❤. He's just so handsome 😍

[@nokta7373]

Gabriel Luna plays EXACTLY like Tommy. If you close your eyes and listent to him you can see Tommy. It's crazy. Everyone prasing Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey (and for a good reason) but i think Gabriel Luna nails it as Tommy.

[@travisspazz1624]

Pedro worked with Johnny Blaze last year and Robbie Reyes this year!

[@thebackseatcritics]

One of the few new shows we’re looking forward to.

[@MindOfJigsaw1]

I cant f'n wait!!!!! "YOU DONT KNOW WHAT LOSS IS!"

[@FU1LMOON]

"You are walking on mighty thin ice"

[@Rbjd]

I sure as hell ain’t your dad.😊

[@Marmanian13]

I’m so hopeful for this show… easily the most impactful game I’ve ever played and some of my favourite actors from video game AND screen!!! Fingers crossed friends

[@martini668]

Indeed

[@daianeneves7376]

Anna Torv 😃🤩

[@unusualsuspectsszzzz]

love her from Fringe and Mindhunter! cant wait to see her as Tess

[@dougcasey6117]

What amazes me as a child of the 80s is how my favorite song of basically any era "Take On Me" got into my later favorite ever video game "LOU". Then my hands down pick for best series ever "Game Of Thrones" has two of it's best characters, become Joel & Ellie. It's like decades apart all my favorite entertainment had a love child, By the way their version of "Take On Me" is a stand-alone work of art in its own right and adds to the emotions in the series so intrinsically no other song could have done it. 100% bullseye on everything in my book.

[@jykugoku]

Olivia from Fringe is Tess ? Loved that show !

[@rickgoodman7424]

Great interview, my biggest concern is music... if they play a single song, or have anything like that, it will ruin it. I truly hope that the music as limited as it was it on point, and that the scenes that we know, love and hate to experience again are on point. The music and lack of made the experience, hope it is the same

[@De_liebste_un_beste_Mensch]

Great job. Makes it all being more hyped! Druckmann is just a master in creating great character dynamics in order to create an immensly emotional impact for the whole experience. It's great that the interviewer was always highlighting that dynamic aspect especially which makes very sense to retell the story in a series format instead of various movies. I'm curious if it's possible to transport that emotion to the television screen what is really rare when you think about it. And HBO is a perfect choice to reach that goal! If they succeed we could be witnessing the greatest game adaptation ever. Let's go!

[@elizavetafedotova755]

Best show I’ve seen in a long time

[@Наоми-л7т]

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!

[@KidAstronaut]

She’s a phenomenal interviewer

[@ThePoliticrat]

This girl is so f*cking wholesome.

[@Dnll88]

Will be incredible.

[@ronburgundy3172]

I got a good feeling about this adaption take into account that I love the two games of this IP

[@gman7774]

Neil druckman talking about being a fan of Batman made me think about how cool it would be to see a Batman game by naughty dog.

[@Megadog33]

No thank you.

[@known_film4081]

A batman game with the game mechanics, stealth mode, and AI of Tlou2 would be interesting 🤔 Naughty Dog has gifted programmers

[@tom.in.barcelona]

Netflix, Disney & Amazon - take note - THIS is how you make a TV show. I never thought they'd be able to do the games justice... then I found out HBO was making the show, and I was like "ah, cool... phew!"

[@Reloshi]

2:58 naw bro that delivery is foreshadowing

[@NickyBlack24]

Mf gave us that devious look 💀

[@FoxHowell]

What a wonderful interviewer, I'm a fan

[@matias.]

*We're in for a treat with this one, fellow TLOU fans!* Looking forward to hearing the soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla, and any changes that may have been done to it for this🤩

[@holamoco]

I love this, The Last of Us game and tv-show are masterpieces! 😊❤

[@RoamTheWorld]

Great interview!