If you watched the first episode of The Last of Us season two, you might be wondering about Joel’s newfound desk duties.
The character – played by Pedro Pascal – was a big fighter in season one, taking on tons of Clickers while protecting Ellie (Bella Ramsey).
However, in season 2, episode 1, the roles were reverse. Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) found themselves in some sticky situations with the zombie-like characters, while Joel was at a desk, in therapy, or at home.
Now, Pedro is explaining why…and you might remember if you think back to January of last year!
Keep reading to find out more…
In January 2024, Pedro walked the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet wearing an arm sling. It was later revealed that he fell and suffered an injury. He told Variety that he’d be getting surgery that month as well. Filming on The Last of Us season 2 began in mid-February 2024. Thus, we can infer, Pedro was limited due to his recovery.
He reiterated this in a new interview with USA Today.
Pedro said, “I came in very injured. And I remember [the show’s creator] Craig Mazin telling me, ‘Well, that’s certainly appropriate for where Joel is at. The more broken you are, the more right it is for Joel.’”
The Last of Us continues on Sunday (April 20) on HBO.
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