The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal pays tribute to co-star after tragic episode 2
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from The Last of Us season 2, episode 2.
The latest episode of The Last of Us has stirred quite the buzz, with Pedro Pascal posting a frosty photo alongside co-star Kaitlyn Dever. Posing amidst a snowy backdrop, the two were all smiles for the camera as he dubbed them "Blizzard Buddies."
Pascal's affectionate caption read: "Blizzard Buddies. Thank you, scene partner. You little miracle. @kaitlyndever @thelastofus @hbo @streamonmax #Canada."
The warmth was reciprocated with Kaitlyn replying, "I love you! ! ! !" complete with a heart emoji.
This endearing thank you comes in sharp contrast to the brutal fate their characters endure on-screen, where Kaitlyn's character Abby violently ended the life of Joel in The Last of Us, reports
the Mirror US
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The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal penned a touching tribute to Kaitlyn Dever
(Image: Instagram)
The drama unfolded in Wyoming's Jackson Hole settlement amidst a brutal storm and an invasion of 'infected', leading to a moment where Joel rescues Abby amidst the chaos. Abby, however, harbored vengeful motivations spurred by Joel's prior killing of her father five years earlier.
Abby ultimately exacts her revenge through a shot to Joel's leg followed by a lethal encounter with a golf club, while Ellie (portrayed by Bella Ramsey) is horrifically forced to witness the murder of her guardian figure.
Reflecting on his character's demise, Pedro revealed to Entertainment Weekly: "I'm in active denial. I realise this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over.
"I know that I'm forever bonded to so many members of the experience and just have to see them under different circumstances, but never will under the circumstances of playing Joel on The Last of Us. And, no, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it because it makes me sad."
Pedro Pascal returns as Joel Miller in The Last of Us
(Image: HBO)
Pedro, renowned for his portrayal as Prince Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones, compared Joel's heart-wrenching death to that of the beloved Dornish Prince, with a touch of humor: "I get killed a lot. I like to die. I think this is the best one. No, it's in competition, I think, with Game of Thrones. It has to be. I love the golf club. I'm going to start golf."
The actor had been clued in on Joel's fate by executive producer Craig Mazin, setting him up for the inevitable departure from the series.
Fans familiar with the game's narrative braced for impact, yet many were still left reeling after Sunday night's episode aired.
One viewer expressed their dismay online: "I knew what was gone happen but it still sucks #TheLastOfUs."
The sentiment was echoed by another fan: "I cannot believe they're doing this so early into the season #TheLastofUs," while a third lamented: " WTF? ? ? Joel did not deserve that #TheLastOfUs."
The Last of Us season 2 airs on HBO in the US and on Sky and Now TV in the UK.
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