Actor Pedro Pascal has been in the spotlight due to his action-packed lineup of forthcoming projects. However, his role in the upcoming second season of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ has been drawing the most attention. Recently, rumours were rife that Pascal had wrapped up his filming for this season, triggering anxiety among fans. However, HBO, the broadcasting giant, has now refuted these rumours, bringing relief to the fans.
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Key Takeaways:
– Despite reports, Pedro Pascal has not completed filming for HBO’s ‘The Last of Us 2′.
– Pascal is set to reprise his role as Joel in the series’ second season.
– HBO has debunked speculations of Pascal’s exit, laying rest to fans’ fears.
– ‘The Last of Us 2’, in addition to the Fantastic Four film and Gladiator 2, form part of Pascal’s exciting lineup of projects.
Pedro Pascal, Onward with ‘The Last Of Us 2’
Pedro Pascal plays the character Joel in ‘The Last of Us 2’, a sequel to HBO’s lauded sci-fi drama based on the popular game by Naughty Dog. Alongside co-actors Nick Offerman and Bella Ramsey, Pascal had delivered a stellar performance in the first season, winning a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.
The show, known for its fidelity to the original game, was adapted for the screen by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The second season began filming in February, targeting a 2025 release.
Rumour Mill Churns for ‘The Last of Us 2’
The rumour about Pascal’s short stint with the second season resulted from industry insider Daniel Richtman’s report. According to Richtman, Pascal had concluded filming his part for the next season and the shooting would continue until August 2024. Fans started fearing an early exit for the actor from the series, causing widespread anxiety.
However, HBO representatives, in their response to IGN, called these reports “not accurate,” confirming that Pascal still had filming to undertake.
Suspense Builds with Short Filming Schedule Rumours
The rumoured short filming schedule for Pascal led to conjectures about a key storyline in ‘The Last of Us 2′, based on a critical plot point in the corresponding game, The Last of Us Part II. The story introduces a new character named Abby, whose father, a Firefly surgeon, is killed by Joel. Following this event, Abby harbours a vendetta against Joel.
In the upcoming second season, Abby will be played by actress Kaitlyn Dever, stirring fans’ speculations about the film sticking to the game’s script and eliminating Joel early in the series.
Fan relief with HBO’s Clarification
However, the recent clarification by HBO has now dispelled these rumours and assured fans of Pascal’s continued presence in the series. Although the possibility of Joel’s death in the storyline still exists, it seems he will feature in the show for longer. The second instalment of the game is reportedly being divided into more than one season, as per IGN, keeping Pascal’s character alive for potentially more episodes.
In conclusion, fans of ‘The Last of Us’ can breathe a sigh of relief and await the second season eagerly, free of concerns about Pedro Pascal’s premature exit from the series. A projected 2025 release date for the series alongside Pascal’s bustling schedule, including big projects like ‘Gladiator 2’, the MCU’s ‘Fantastic Four’, the noir thriller ‘Tropico’, and Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’, promise an exciting time ahead for fans of the actor.
