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Fans of The Last of Us would by now know that Pedro Pascal has been cast as Joel in the upcoming series based on the video game.
However it seems like not everyone’s on board with the casting.
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Many speculations, rumours and theories of who would best be able to play Joel in a The Last of Us adaptation has long been around.
From Hugh Jackman to Mahershala Ali, fans have been throwing various names into the ring and now, Pedro Pascal has emerged champion and will officially play Joel in the upcoming series.
Along with that announcement, it was also revealed that the role of Ellie has been cast and fellow Game of Thrones’ actor Bella Ramsay would take the honour in the critically acclaimed video game’s adaptation.
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With Cherynobyl creator Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann on board, the series that will follow the video games’ storyline and take place 20 years after modern civilization has ended; has definitely gained a lot of attention from fans.
For those who are unfamiliar with the game, the story follows Joel (Pedro), a hardened survivor who is hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella), a 14-year-old girl who out of an oppressive quarantine zone. From a small job, the duo then go on a brutal, heartbreaking journey as they traverse across a pandemic-ravaged America.
Joel, who is tormented by his past trauma and failure, must protect Ellie who represents the last hope of humanity.
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While The Mandalorian star’s casting as Joel has been met with a lot of praise, there are still many fans who aren’t on board with the decision.
Fans are still split on the casting and have taken to social media to voice their
Though we remain a little skeptical on how The Last of Us’ adaptation will be like, we’re totally on board with Pedro as Joel!
Do you think they made the right choice with Pedro? Who would you prefer to see as Joel instead? Let us know!
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