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Sarah Paulson and Pedro Pascal are longtime friends. Their relationship dates back to 1993 when Pascal attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Paulson even financially supported Pascal when he was struggling in his career. “He’s talked about this publicly, but there were times when I would give him my per diem from a job I […]
“Left Behind,” the latest episode of HBO’s hit game-turned-show The Last of Us, detailed a blossoming relationship between Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and new character Riley Abel (Storm Reid). Several weeks ago the heartbreaking “Long, Long Time” delivered a love story between Murray Bartlett as Frank and Nick Offerman as Bill, drawing broad acclaim along with some negative remarks from homophobic viewers. Entertainment Weekly wrote that in […]
The unfortunately long and presumably never-ending book comprised of frustrating examples of loudly espoused idiocy continued this week in response to the latest episode of HBO’s universally beloved, massively successful The Last of Us adaptation. As you’ve no doubt seen on your (inarguably Musk-ruined) timeline, Melanie Lynskey—who last year received an Emmy nomination for her role on […]
When HBO announced that they would be adapting The Last of Us—widely considered one of the greatest video games ever made—into a full-length television series—the reaction was excitement, followed by skepticism. The original game was already cinematic in its visual presentation and narrative scope. The gameplay was essential to its message, making the player complicit in […]
Though he’s been dubbed a “horror hero,” Pedro Pascal admits there is one gig that instilled terror in him: Saturday Night Live. The Chilean-born actor faced that fear when he made his hosting debut for this week’s episode. Pascal, who stars in the hit post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us, spoke about the experience during a sit-down […]
The Last of Us, HBO’s latest hit series, was filmed entirely in Alberta, so Travel Alberta is compiling all the locations seen in the show in one handy guide for tourists looking to explore the province. The website claims the series is the largest film production ever completed in Alberta and explained that some of the […]
MAnnie Wersching, best known for her roles on Bosch and 24, has died age 45 following a two-year battle with cancer, per CNN. Wersching’s death was confirmed by her publicist Craig Schneider, who shared a statement from her husband Stephen Full. “There is a cavernous hole in the soul of this family today. But she left us the […]
[Ed Note: MAJOR spoilers for The Last of Us’ third episode—“Long Long Time”—below.] I haven’t stopped thinking about Episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us since I watched it. Titled after the Linda Ronstadt song of the same name, “Long Long Time,” the installment is a radical departure from the ongoing journey of Joel […]
HBO’s latest drama, The Last of Us has been renewed for a second season. The news arrives following the show’s premiere in early January, which, according to The Hollywood Reporter, became the premium channel’s second most-watched series debut in 10 years. The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, a smuggler, and Bella Ramsey […]
In order for HBO’s The Last of Us to work, the casting of series leads Joel and Ellie needed to be perfect. The entire plot of the video game to series adaptation hinges on the relationship between the grizzled and capable Joel and young spitfire Ellie as they journey across a post-apocalyptic America. It’s a […]
