Josh Peck surprises fans with FEDRA role in The Last of Us
Nickelodeon alum and Oppenheimer actor Josh Peck made a surprise appearance in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4, delivering a memorable performance as Janowitz, a Federal Disaster Response Agency (FEDRA) soldier.
The episode, titled 'Day One,' opens with Peck's character recounting a graphic and expletive-laden story to fellow soldiers, setting a grim yet darkly comic tone. The scene drew attention for its sharp dialogue, including the now-viral line: 'Nobody asked you, jizzboy!'
In an interview with Variety, Peck shared how he landed the role and approached the challenge of humanizing a complex figure. Although he wasn't initially familiar with the series, watching the first season immediately pulled him in. 'Eight hours later I had watched them all,' he said. Peck explained that he approached the story as if sharing a darkly comic tale among friends — despite the disturbing nature of the scene.
The episode, which also features Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, introduces a key twist in the series' timeline. Wright's character, originally a FEDRA sergeant, betrays his fellow soldiers by joining a rebel group led by Hanrahan (played by Alanna Ubach).
The tension between Peck's irreverent monologue and the episode's violent climax underscores the show's signature blend of levity and brutality.
Peck described filming over two days in Vancouver, noting the production's high standards and flexibility. 'They built the van so they could remove the walls and get every angle,' he said.
Peck praised the writing, saying it gave him room to make bold acting choices that let the character come to life.
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