The Last of Us painstakingly adapted the original video game’s story and feel, from the tutorial prologue to that heartbreaking last scene. But one element that couldn’t be replicated was the casting of most characters, including Joel and Ellie. Some of the game’s voice actors, like Merle Dandridge as Marlene, were able to reprise their roles in the series, but Joel and Ellie were played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey to great acclaim.
