The team behind HBO?s The Last of Us made good on its promise to share some news about the upcoming television series, and revealed its lead cast last night. Game of Thrones actress Bella Ramsey will play the role of Ellie, and fellow Game of Thrones actor/The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal has been cast as Joel.
Prior to the announcement, rumors swirled that Mahershala Ali was offered the role of Joel after Matthew McConaughey turned it down. While it?s true that Ali circled a role, no agreement was ever reached.

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