In a recent interview following the release of The Last of Us season two's second episode, lead actors Pedro Pascal, Kaitlyn Dever, and Bella Ramsey engage in a light-hearted discussion amidst the show's darker themes. The episode features a pivotal moment where Abby kills Joel, prompting Ellieâs revenge arc. Despite the violent content, the actors maintain a close camaraderie, with Pascal humorously reflecting on the inevitability of Joel's fate. Dever conveys her emotional struggle in portraying Abby's actions, while also acknowledging potential backlash from fans, yet reaffirming her commitment to the character.
The trio is on the magazine's cover this month, talking about the series-changing events of season two. In last night's episode, Abby tortures and kills Joel for killing her father in season one, which sends Ellie on her own revenge tour to Seattle that will unfold over the course of season two.
Pascal jokes that knowing Joel's death was inevitable was a big part of why he took on the role in the first place. His previous big HBO role as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones also reached a violent end.
Dever was the one wielding the golf club that brought about Joel's end, but she says that it was a 'heartbreaking' scene to take part in after watching Pascal and Ramsey's characters in season one.
Dever talks about whether she was worried about any controversy following this moment. She says it was on her mind, but she wanted to do right by the character, even if it meant that she'd have to murder the shit out of Joel.
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