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The Independent
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pedro Pascal says he's ‘in active denial' after huge The Last of Us twist
Pedro Pascal has spoken out following the big twist in the latest episode of The Last of Us. Spoilers follow for The Last of Us season two, episode two – you have been warned... In the episode, titled 'Through the Valley', Pascal's character, Joel Miller, is brutally murdered by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) as an act of revenge for killing her father at the end of the first season. While the moment had been anticipated by fans of the video game on which the series is based, many viewers were left devastated by the twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pascal admitted that he had known his character would be killed off when he first signed on to star. 'It's not like they said, 'Hey, we kill you at the beginning of season two,'' he said. 'But it was always an understanding that it would stay true to the source material in a specific way and that the, let's say, practical and exclusive obligation would be for season 1. It was just a matter of how and when. 'I'm in active denial,' he continued. 'I realize 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.' The actor, 50, alluded to his many previous onscreen deaths, in projects such as Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. 'I get killed a lot,' he said. 'I like to die.' Pascal added: "I've never experienced anything like I did that day [on The Last of Us ] where I stepped onto set in full makeup and then killed the vibe completely as soon as anyone set their eyes on me. This kind of shock and heartbreak… it was weird to be on the receiving end of that. It's like the extreme version of, 'Is there something on my face?' I really could see this sort of grief take over everyone's look in their eyes.' The actor also expanded on his thoughts in an interview with HBO for the official The Last of Us aftershow. 'I have nothing but respect for the level of investment that people have in a video game or a TV show or movie or book,' he said. 'I experience that myself. I've flung books across the room because its impact is so profound on me and experiencing the story. I think it is incredibly painful for people and that's obviously a brilliant achievement of the storytelling.' Dever has also responded to the twist, describing it as being 'heartbreaking' to watch. 'I watched you guys [Joel and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey] in season one, and your relationship was so beautiful. And watching the end of you guys was really, really hard for me, as a viewer,' she said. 'It was just a massive scene emotionally, and with blocking, too,' Dever added. 'There were so many moving parts and so many things to navigate.' In the UK, The Last of Us can be watched on Sky and NOW, with new episodes arriving every Monday.
The Independent
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pedro Pascal says he's ‘in active denial' after huge Last of Us twist
Pedro Pascal has spoken out following the big twist in the latest episode of The Last of Us. Spoilers follow for The Last of Us season two, episode two – you have been warned... In the episode, titled 'Through the Valley', Pascal's character, Joel Miller, is brutally murdered by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) as an act of revenge for killing her father at the end of the first season. While the moment had been anticipated by fans of the video game on which the series is based, many viewers were left devastated by the twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Pascal admitted that he had known his character would be killed off when he first signed on to star. 'It's not like they said, 'Hey, we kill you at the beginning of season two,'' he said. 'But it was always an understanding that it would stay true to the source material in a specific way and that the, let's say, practical and exclusive obligation would be for season 1. It was just a matter of how and when. 'I'm in active denial,' he continued. 'I realize 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.' The actor, 50, alluded to his many previous onscreen deaths, in projects such as Game of Thrones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. 'I get killed a lot,' he said. 'I like to die.' Pascal added: "I've never experienced anything like I did that day [on The Last of Us ] where I stepped onto set in full makeup and then killed the vibe completely as soon as anyone set their eyes on me. This kind of shock and heartbreak… it was weird to be on the receiving end of that. It's like the extreme version of, 'Is there something on my face?' I really could see this sort of grief take over everyone's look in their eyes.' The actor also expanded on his thoughts in an interview with HBO for the official The Last of Us aftershow. 'I have nothing but respect for the level of investment that people have in a video game or a TV show or movie or book,' he said. 'I experience that myself. I've flung books across the room because its impact is so profound on me and experiencing the story. I think it is incredibly painful for people and that's obviously a brilliant achievement of the storytelling.' Dever has also responded to the twist, describing it as being 'heartbreaking' to watch. 'I watched you guys [Joel and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey] in season one, and your relationship was so beautiful. And watching the end of you guys was really, really hard for me, as a viewer,' she said. 'It was just a massive scene emotionally, and with blocking, too,' Dever added. 'There were so many moving parts and so many things to navigate.' In the UK, The Last of Us can be watched on Sky and NOW, with new episodes arriving every Monday.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders casts much-loved actor for special Phil Mitchell episode - and fans will be shocked
EastEnders is set to air a special episode focusing on Phil Mitchell's recovery following his devastating suicide attempt. During the soap's 40th anniversary episodes in February, Walford legend Phil (played by Steve McFadden) tried to take his own life and was later taken to a mental health unit. In the upcoming instalment, Phil will befriend fellow patient Gaz, played by special guest star Keith Allen, who will help him open up and begin his road to recovery. The special episode will be set across four weeks, seeing Phil begin treatment to address his inner trauma and understand his depression and symptoms of psychosis. Gaz will bond with Phil, helping him to engage in therapy and group activities after initially being reluctant. READ MORE: EastEnders fans 'work out' identity of Tommy Moon's mysterious friend in a worrying twist READ MORE: EastEnders Stacey Slater's 'secret siblings revealed' following Martin Fowler's death Keith launched his acting career in 1981 when he starred as he played Heckler in the series Wolcott. The 71-year-old is known for a variety of roles, with highlights including Trainspotting (1996), The Others (2001) and more recently, The Buckingham Murders (2023), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) and the TV series Robin Hood (2006 - 2009). Speaking on his guest role, Keith said: "I've written a number one hit single, I've presented Top of the Pops, I've played the lead in the West End and I was at Craven Cottage when we beat Juventus it get better than that?" He added: "Well, yes, I've just guested in an episode of EastEnders... What a joy! And what an honour to be a part of Steve McFadden's incredibly moving story line. I may be a resting actor but I now rest in peace." The BBC soap has worked with several charities including The Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and Mind to ensure Phil's story is portrayed accurately and sensitively. The show's executive producer Chris Clenshaw has shared his excitement at Keith joining EastEnders, he said: "I'm delighted to welcome the incredibly talented Keith Allen to the cast of EastEnders as he takes on the guest role of Gaz in a special episode focusing on Phil's mental health. "As Phil struggles to begin treatment, we explore how his relationship with fellow patient Gaz, helps Phil to take the first step in his road to recovery." Paying tribute to the soap stars, Chris added: "Keith and Steve's performances are both phenomenal, and thoughtfully and sensitively portray the complex realities of mental health recovery and the impact of hypermasculinity." EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer
