Winter is not coming, but there are still zombies to deal with
While many film and television adaptations of video games have struggled to get off the ground over the years, HBO is having no trouble gettingThe Last of Usinto production. The series got the green light late last year with an incredibly talented group behind the camera.Chernobyl‘s Craig Mazin and Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann are producing and writing the show, with Cannes award winner Kantemir Balagov directing the pilot.
There’s been speculation about who’d land the coveted roles of Joel and Ellie, but we need not speculate anymore. As confirmed late last night, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will play Joel and Ellie, respectively. Pascal is known most recently for his work inThe Mandalorianand chewing up the scenery inWonder Woman 1984. It’s also recently come to light that he’sone incredibly dope big brother.
As for Ramsey, she’s perhaps best recognized for her few outstanding episodes ofGame of Thrones. HerLast of Usco-star also appeared in that series back in season four, and they both metincredibly tragicbutmemorable deaths.
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— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE)July 02, 2025
‘The Last Of Us’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Breakout Bella Ramsey To Play Ellie In HBO Serieshttps://t.co/mxAnSu95MA
While I personally have been championing the idea of Katilyn Dever for Ellie, I can’t argue against Ramsey’s casting. She absolutely stole every scene she was in onGame of Thrones. Besides, Dever has her hands full withDopestick, her upcoming miniseries that focuses on the opioid crisis in America.
So that’s two feel-good shows to look forward to in the future.
