In the upcoming season of HBO's The Last of Us, Catherine O'Hara portrays a new character named Gail, a therapist who helps Joel, played by Pedro Pascal. Co-creator Craig Mazin discusses the idea behind introducing a therapist, highlighting the importance of addressing trauma in a post-apocalyptic world. Initially conceived for season one, Gail's character was ultimately developed due to the show's desire to explore themes and narratives beyond the original video game. This addition showcases a more intimate and psychological exploration of the characters' experiences.
"We have opportunities to do things only we can do that the game can't. I don't think the game could've supported a very long cutscene between a therapist and Joel."
"It was one of the reasons that Pedro Pascal was like 'I really want to do this.' But when that didn't happen, it was later reworked into Gail."
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