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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.
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However it seems like not everyone’s on board with the casting.
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.
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
Pedro is great but as Joel???? Yeah I don’t know.... i think there’s better choices.
— Rel3ntless (@Rel3ntlessRouge) February 12, 2021
As a huge TLOU fan, the Joel and Ellie casting is really underwhelming. I know they wanted to put a different spin on it, but the character personalities need to be there. Hopefully it works out great!
— Jeff (@jeffblue19) February 11, 2021
Josh Brolin was the first person that jumped to my mind for this. But I like Pedro too, so I'm sure it'll be good!
— Darren Craig (@helloiamdarren) February 11, 2021
I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY YA’LL
— vini from Neverland (@crossingvini) February 11, 2021
THIS IS MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIMES AND PEDRO PASCAL AS JOEL MAKES SO MUCH SENSE IN MY FANTASY pic.twitter.com/nsBn8rt7rG
Wow okay interesting! The dude is such a great actor but doesn't give me the Joel vibes but he must of knocked the audition out the park to be cast so I'm gonna take the wait and see approach! I hope he turns out to be great like heath ledger was for the Joker!
— LM (@lewismorris151) February 11, 2021
I think Pascal is a great actor. But for this role I still think it should’ve gone to Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. I understand Pascal is one of the current “top dogs” of television/film but Nikolaj would’ve been perfect. pic.twitter.com/edtZL4qPYH
— Le Pootz (@Sneezing_Pirate) February 11, 2021
Pedro Pascal cast as Joel in the Last of Us show reminds me of when I heard about Robert Pattinson cast as The Batman: never thought of it, love the actor, this is BRILLIANT casting! pic.twitter.com/5rtlvv2Jrn
— BluRay𝔸ngel (@BluRayAngel) February 11, 2021
this is why pedro pascal is perfect for the role of joel in the last of us pic.twitter.com/AaUblW1o2y
— kyrs (@josepedropascal) February 11, 2021
Many others as well. Anson Mount, Richard Armitage, and Josh Brolin to name a few. With Ellie, I honestly don't like the casting. Mackenzie Foy, Joey King, Angourie Rice, Sadie Sink, and Sophia Lillis.
— dashing native (@DashingNative) February 12, 2021
Pedro is a great actor and I do think he'll portray well. But Ellie's? Dunno.
still processing the fact that pedro pascal will be joel miller 👍 pic.twitter.com/N9inWV8T4R
— nat (@kyberdjarin) February 11, 2021
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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