Craig Mazin, the showrunner of HBO's The Last of Us, addressed viewer reactions to the shocking death of Joel in Season 2, which mirrored strong responses from gamers. He clarified that actor Pedro Pascal is not dead, humorously noting his presence in numerous other projects. Mazin acknowledged the heightened pressure for future seasons, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining audience interest while avoiding past mistakes. The significant success of Season 1 has set high expectations, complicating the creative process for the series moving forward.
Mazin noted that the team feels significant pressure to meet audience expectations while also introducing surprising elements, particularly after achieving success with Season 1.
He emphasized that the intense reaction to Joel's death highlights the strong emotional connection viewers have with the characters, even inducing humorous misunderstandings.
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