The Last of Us is undoubtedly one of the best TV shows in recent years, and it’s no surprise that everyone wants to join the cast. However, the nature of the show, which features a post-apocalyptic world overrun by rabid Clickers and Bloaters, means that characters do not have exceptionally long life spans. Performers other than Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie have disappeared like flies, making it simpler to avoid becoming overly attached.
Troy Baker, who supplied Joel’s voice in the video games that served as the series’ inspiration, has a lengthy history with The Last of Us. In the most recent episode, he finally made his appearance as James. Nonetheless, Baker is optimistic that this won’t be his only role. He is vying for a part in The Last of Us season 2 and has cited Garret Dillahunt from Deadwood as an example of a character actor who has performed multiple roles in a single programme.
Baker believes in the Gary Oldman effect, where an actor can simply vanish into a part, and people don’t even recognize that it’s them. “If there is a chance for me to do so, I would adore it and like watching the amazed reactions of others,” he said to Inverse. “If they tell me, ‘You have to shave your head and lose 20 pounds by tomorrow,’ I will comply with both demands. I would really like to do it, but it will be really harmful.”
There aren’t many The Last of Us fans who would oppose Baker becoming more involved with the project as time goes on. The show has a dedicated fan base, and fans are eagerly anticipating season 2.
In The Last of Us episode 7, the song “Take On Me” by A-ha is used to hint at some big things that will happen to Ellie in season 2. The episode shows Ellie’s past with Riley through a lot of flashbacks, which helps explain what happened after Joel got hurt. Up until this point in The Last of Us season 1, there have been hints about Riley. Episode 7 finally shows the truth about her and Ellie’s past together.
The bulk of The Last of Us episode 7 takes place in a mall in the Boston QZ. On what will be their last night together, Riley shows Ellie what the mall was like before the outbreak. In the flashback timeline, Ellie and Riley are playing on the escalators when A-ha’s hit “Take On Me” starts playing. This seemingly meaningless song choice is actually very important to the world of The Last of Us and how season 2 will be set up.
Overall, The Last of Us is a thrilling and captivating show that has captured the hearts of many viewers. With its talented cast and gripping storyline, it’s no wonder that fans are eagerly anticipating season 2.