Here’s where we saw the stars in The Last of Us

Mostly Last of UsThe action centers around just two characters as Joel and Ellie attempt to journey through an apocalyptic America in the midst of a decades-long pandemic of zombification.

But over the course of season one’s nine episodes, the show introduced us to a series of recurring characters and one-off guests. Much of which TV fans may have seen in past projects.

Now that the first series is over (don’t worry, folks, the second series is already underway!), you may have seen the stars of The Last of Us here…

Pedro Pascal Take the lead as Joel in the post-apocalyptic drama, but by the time he landed the role, he had already starred in a string of hit shows.

The Chilean-born star is probably best known for playing the Mandalorian Din Djarin on Disney. Star Wars Although a spin-off, he also played Javier Peña on Narcos and Oberyn Martell in the fourth season. game of thrones (not to mention, As Sarah Michelle Gellar recently pointed outappearing in iconic episodes of Buffy).

Like her friend and co-star Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey Also appeared in Game of Thrones. She began her career as a child star, playing Lyanna Her Mormont in her third season of the hit fantasy show.

Her additional credits include the title role in the 2017 CBBC adaptation of The Worst Witch, the drama Becoming Elizabeth, and Lena Dunham’s historical comedy Catherine Called Birdy.

Gabriel Luna appeared in two episodes of The Last of Us, playing Joel’s still promising younger brother Tommy.

Before The Last of Us, Gabriel shared the screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hunt in the 2019 Terminator sequel Dark Fate, played Ghost Rider in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nominated for Choice Award.

He also helmed the short-lived US show Matador, and three episodes of the hit drama True Detective.

Prior to joining The Last of Us as Tommy’s pregnant partner Maria, Rutina Wesley played Tara Thornton in all seven seasons of the vampire drama True Blood.

She also played the lead role in Ava Duvernay and Oprah Winfrey’s series ‘Queen Sugar’, had a recurring role in ‘Hannibal’, and appeared in one episode of another zombie drama ‘The Walking Dead’.

Nico Parker played Joel’s on-screen daughter in two episodes of The Last Of Us.

At just 18, the British performer doesn’t have many credits yet, but you may have seen her in Disney’s live-action remake of Dumbo and the dark thriller The Third Day.

Joel’s smuggling partner, Tess, is portrayed by Anna Torv, who we may have seen in the BBC drama ‘Mistress’, the thriller ‘Mindhunter’ or the sci-fi series ‘Fringe’.

For her role as Olivia Dunham in Fringe, produced by JJ Abrams of Lost and Star Wars fame, Anna was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama.

Unlike most of the characters you’ll meet over the course of The Last Of Us, Kathleen, played by Melanie Lynskey, didn’t appear in the original video game, instead being made specifically for the television series.

Born and raised in New Zealand, Melanie’s eclectic resume includes the sitcom ‘Two And A Half Men’ and more recently the gripping drama ‘Yellowjackets’.

She has also appeared in movies like But I’m A Cheerleader, Coyote Ugly, Up In The Air, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, Netflix’s disaster film Don’t Look Up, and is the on-screen wife of Leonardo DiCaprio. is playing

In addition to her film work, Merle Dandridge has appeared in multiple Broadway productions, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, and Disney’s Tarzan.

Her film and TV credits include the twisted drama Flight Attendant, and the action series Stations 19 and 24. game, and reprized the role in the 2020 sequel.

Merle also won Bafta for her voice work in another game, Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture.

As a central figure in a post-apocalyptic cannibalistic cult, Scott Shepard’s performance as David was a key figure in The Last of Us’ penultimate episode (and met with a messy ending at Ellie’s hands). famous for that).

Scott’s other television work includes The Young Pope, True Detective and Bluff City Law.

Scott was joined by Troy Baker in his episode to play James, David’s right-hand man.

Troy Baker is a familiar name to fans of the original The Last of Us video game, as he voiced and motion-captured Joel, the main character played by Pedro Pascal in the series.

Outside of The Last of Us, Troy has voiced iconic characters such as Conan the Barbarian and Loki in a variety of media, and has brilliantly lent his voice to Batman, Robin, The Joker, and Two-Face at various stages of his career. I’m here.

frank and bill tragic love story He had a pivotal role in the third episode of The Last Of Us, with Murray Bartlett playing the former.

white lotus Fans will know that Murray won an Emmy as ill-fated hotel manager Almond. sex and the city.

Opposite Murray Bartlett was Nick Offerman as Frank’s husband Bill.

Known primarily for his comedy work, Nick has starred in everything from Pam & Tommy and Fargo to League of Their Own and Will & Grace, where he shared the screen with his wife Megan Mullally. increase.

However, he is arguably best known for his role as Ron Swanson on the much-loved sitcom Parks and Recreation.

Storm Reed had his breakthrough moment as a teenager when he starred in Disney’s A Wrinkle of Time alongside stars like Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. welcomed

You may also have seen her in Euphoria playing Zendaya’s on-screen sister Jia, the Invisible Man and Suicide Squad. Jay-Z and beyonceThe star-studded Family Feud music video.

Jon Hannah’s appearance in The Last of Us may have been short-lived, but it’s still memorable, though it depicts a health official giving early warning of a potentially fatal outbreak in a flashback sequence. It was something.

In the early ’90s, the Scottish performer was nominated for Bafta for his performance in Four Weddings And A Funeral, followed by roles in the Sliding Doors, Sliding Doors, Resurrection Man and Mummy trilogy.

He is also the narrator of the BBC reality show Race Across The World.

The Last of Us introduced Ashley Johnson in the finale, providing a moment where her role as Ellie’s mother, who played Ellie in the first Last of Us video game, came full circle.

Prior to this, she was best known for playing Voiced by Chrissy Seaver in Growing Pains and Gretchen Grandler in Recess.

Her other on-screen roles include the films The Help, The Killing and the 2012 film The Avengers.