In Episode 6 of HBOâs The Last of Us, a poignant scene unfolds where Ellie confronts Joel about his past actions, specifically his decision to kill to prevent a cure for the fungal infection. As Joel acknowledges his actions, the emotional weight resonates through their bond. Showrunner Craig Mazin reflects on the challenging yet powerful filming process, emphasizing the unique connection between the characters and the deep emotional impact of the scene, which was enhanced by the close friendship of the actors involved, Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal.
Filming this scene was particularly challenging, Mazin said, because Ramsey and Pascal are close friends and are "good at taking care of each other."
It was like, 'This would be the time to do it, if we're going to do it, and if it goes too far, it goes too far.' But it destroyed us, all of us.
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