Matthew McConaughey and The Last of Us creator Craig Mazin were in talks for the Dallas Buyers Club to take on the role of Joel in the HBO show.
The Last of Us is a video game that was adapted to a series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie as they try to survive through a zombie apocalypse after they're tasked with a dangerous mission.
Pedro, who has also starred in The Mandalorian and Narcos, was praised for his incredible performance by fans after the show recieved critical acclaim.
