HBOs The Last of Us Used Heavy Make-up To Cover One Characters Real-Life Injury

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Key Takeaways

  • Season 2 of The Last of Us will address Ellie’s trauma and Joel’s actions from season 1.
  • Troy Baker reveals which character needed heavy make-up for a black eye.
  • New faces like Kaitlyn Dever and Jeffrey Wright will join the returning cast in season 2.

As a gamer with a hearty appetite for gritty post-apocalyptic tales and a deep love for The Last of Us series, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming second season. Having played through both games multiple times, I’ve become intimately familiar with Ellie’s harrowing journey and the complex relationship between her and Joel.

The second season of “The Last of Us” is preparing for its 2025 premiere on HBO, introducing a multitude of fresh characters to the post-apocalyptic world. However, one character from season one required extensive makeup due to an accident before filming their scene. Fans eagerly anticipate the second season of “The Last of Us,” as they were left in suspense at the end of season one, with Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, experiencing intense trauma following her encounter with cult leader David. Additionally, viewers saw Ellie expressing doubts towards Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, due to his suspicious actions with the Fireflies, right before they were about to enter Jackson, so it’s expected that season two will tackle this significant issue head-on.

In the finale of The Last of Us season one, Ashley Johnson made an appearance as Ellie’s mother who was bitten by an infected individual right before she gave birth. Additionally, there was a massive confrontation at the Firefly hospital where Joel saved Ellie but ultimately killed Merlene to prevent her from searching for Ellie again in the future. It’s clear that the first season ended with the same level of intensity as the Naughty Dog game, and based on appearances, the horrors will continue into the second season.

The Last of Us Character Needed Make-up To Cover a Black Eye

Discussing his role on The Last of Us set as James, a member of David’s survivors, Troy Baker recently spoke with Gamology about his time working on the show. He also reflected on Pedro Pascal’s outstanding performance as Joel, whom Baker had previously voiced in the games. Baker shared fascinating insights from his experience portraying the iconic character and provided behind-the-scenes commentary on interesting aspects of the production. Additionally, Baker dished some intriguing gossip about John Hanna, who played Dr. Neuman in episode one of The Last of Us. According to Baker, Hanna sustained an accident where he walked into a window and got a black eye, so the makeup team had to work diligently to make him look better for filming the following day. In the YouTube video of Baker’s interview, you can see an image of Hanna as Dr. Neuman, and indeed, there is a noticeable dark area around his left eye.

In addition to sharing his fondness for playing James in HBO’s The Last of Us, Baker asserts that he has a deeper understanding of video games compared to television or film. He also notes his familiarity with the gaming world, expressing his ease in adapting within this environment. Moreover, he praises Pedro Pascal’s performance as Joel Miller and is pleased with the show’s revamped interpretation of the beloved gaming character.

In the second season of “The Last of Us,” Pedro Pascal reprises his role as Joel, Bella Ramsey continues as Ellie, and Gabriel Luna returns as Tommy. However, the series introduces a number of new faces to the cast. Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Abby Anderson, while Jeffrey Wright portrays Isaac Dixon, a formidable leader of the Washington Liberation Front. The upcoming season also presents an intriguing character played by Catherine O’Hara, about whom little is currently known. Some fans speculate that she could be either Joel’s love interest or his therapist, but we’ll have to wait and see as season two approaches.

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2024-11-24 01:25