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The Last of Us: Matthew McConaughey Almost Played Joel

The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin reveals Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey nearly played Joel on the HBO series instead of Pedro Pascal.

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The Last of Us Boss Denies Abby Season 2 Casting Rumors

The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin addresses recent casting rumors about Abby, one of the new characters who will be introduced in Season 2.

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The Last of Us Creators Received a Letter From Steven Spielberg For Its Bill & Frank Episode

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg enjoyed The Last of Us episode 3 so much that he sent a letter to Nick Offerman, Murray Bartlett and the show's creators.

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The Last of Us Boss Praises Part II's Controversial Storyline

The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin praises the divisive storyline of the video game's controversial sequel.

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The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal Says Season 2 Has More Leeway Than the Video Game

The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal hints at Season 2 allowing more creative freedom compared to the titular video game's sequel.

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The Last of Us’ Pedro Pascal Can’t Believe How the Video Game Ends

Pedro Pascal was stunned when he found out how The Last of Us video game, on which the HBO series is based, ends from fellow actor Steven Yeun.

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The Last of Us: How the HBO Show Recreated the 'Ugly Beauty' of the Video Game

The Last of Us production designer John Paino unpacks how the HBO series emulated the aesthetic of its video game source material.

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The Last of Us Star Explains How Ellie Is on a 'Violent' Path in Future Seasons

The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey reveals the moment that changed Ellie, and teases that she will become much more violent in Season 2 and beyond.

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Why Pedro Pascal Wanted to Rename HBO's The Last Of Us

The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal relates that he had a different name in mind for the HBO series, inspired by how much walking his role required.

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The Last of Us' Script Was So Good It Rewrote Pedro Pascal's Two-Year Plan

Pedro Pascal talks about his audition for The Last of Us and why the script "intercepted everything" for his long-term career plans as an actor.

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Pedro Pascal's 'Daddy' Image May Have Gone Too Far According to Bella Ramsey

The Last of Us' Ellie, Bella Ramsey, worries that Pedro Pascal's 'daddy' persona may be going too far, expressing concern about how fans perceive him.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Will Be a Dark Story of Revenge

The Last of Us actor Bella Ramsey hints that Season 2 will be much darker than the HBO show's first season, teases a story about revenge.

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Why The Last of Us May End With Season 2

HBO Executive Francesca Orsi admits the hit post-apocalyptic TV series The Last of Us may not make it all the way through to Season 3.

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HBO Head Teases The Last of Us' Season 2 Cast, Locale and More Clickers

HBO's Head of Drama Francesca Orsi discusses The Last of Us Season 2, confirming a new location and hinting at an expanded cast.

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The Last of Us Wasn't Pitched as a Zombie Show

HBO Drama Head Francesco Orsi recounts how The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin pitched the show as a love story instead of a zombie series.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Might Be Delayed Even Further Than Hoped

HBO executive Francesca Orsi suggests Season 2 of The Last of Us could be pushed back further than expected from its 2025 estimate.

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Why Starring in The Last of Us Terrified Pedro Pascal

The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal recalls his initial reservations about signing on to play Joel in the HBO video game adaptation.

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The Last of Us: The Script for the Show's Best Episode Is Now Available to Read

Fans can access The Last of Us co-showrunner Craig Mazin's teleplay for the HBO show's acclaimed third episode, "Long, Long Time," online.

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From The Last of Us to The Rings of Power, Long Gaps Between Seasons Can Hurt Shows

Time between seasons have grown a lot in recent years, but are these massive gaps actually affecting the longevity and interest in different shows?

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The Last of Us Premiere's Unnamed Boy Is More Important Than You Realize

HBO's The Last of Us TV adaptation includes an unnamed boy in its series premiere who takes on thematic significance despite being unidentified.

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