The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey has opened up about what it’s like to play the lead of arguably the biggest TV series in the world at the mere age of 21 years old.
Today, season 2 of the TV phenomenon finally premiered, more than two years after viewers last watched Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella) on their perilous journey.
In The Last of Us, which is based on the video game franchise of the same name, viewers learn that Ellie is immune to the infection that’s spread across the globe and turns human beings into zombie-like creatures, with Joel tasked with smuggling her across the country in the hope that she could be the key to finding a cure.
At the London premiere of the second season, Bella revealed to Metro what it’s like being the number one name on the call sheet during filming – which one might assume would come with a whole lot of pressure for a show that cost tens of millions of dollars.
However, it appears the Game of Thrones star has taken the responsibility fully in their stride… and doesn’t seem too phased.
‘Actually being number one on the call sheet is something that I enjoy,’ they shared.
‘I like being able to set the tone on set and set the vibe for anyone new coming in and make it a really kind and equal set, is my favourite part about being number one.’
One of the new cast members in question is Isabela Merced, who’s joined the series as Ellie’s best friend and love interest Dina.
Following the release of season two episode one, many fans lauded the 23-year-old’s performance, calling her portrayal of Dina ‘perfect’.
Speaking to Metro at the premiere, the Madame Web star shared how much it meant to her to be a part of Ellie and Dina’s beautiful romance.
‘It felt amazing. I can relate to a lot of Dina’s story, relate to her seeing no need to define her sexuality, she flows,’ the actress said.
‘Also I really appreciate that Bella is someone that I could work with and I felt really safe with. Bella is an amazing co-star for so many reasons, but also having someone you can trust, it feels better when you’re “falling in love” with them.’
Following Isabela’s introduction as Dina in the first episode of The Last of Us season two, fans have showered her and Bella with praise for their ‘insane’ chemistry.
Warning: spoilers ahead for the first episode of The Last of Us season two – if you haven’t watched it yet, look away now!
In the opening instalment, Dina and Ellie are attending a dance on New Year’s Eve in their community in Jackson when they kiss for the first time.
When a man hurls homophobic insults at them, he’s shoved to the ground by Joel, who then asks Ellie if she’s ok.
Ellie furiously shouts at him in response, insisting that she doesn’t need his help, leaving viewers upset over the fact that the father-daughter duo clearly have a lot of tension between them at this point in the story.
After watching Ellie and Dina’s romantic moment, one fan called Gianni wrote on X: ‘The chemistry between Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced is insane. They hit this scene out of the park. Everything about it was beautiful.’
‘It was so perfect,’ Aubrey added, while AJ said that they were ‘giggling and kicking my feet rn’.
The Last of Us showrunner and executive producer Craig Mazin explained to Metro how there are going to be new moments in the second season that are different to the game, which are ‘really going to rock people’.
‘It’ll put you back on your heels,’ he promised.
The writer also shed some light on the dark direction the series is going to go in future, talking to us shortly after the third season was officially confirmed by HBO.
‘I think it’s important for fans to know that everything that’s happening now in season two is almost like… it’s like a little seed that’s going to blossom into this very scary fungal nightmare in season three,’ he said.
‘But all questions will be answered, all mysteries will be solved. Everyone is going to have to face their fate.’
The Last of Us is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW, with new episodes released on Mondays.
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