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The Last of Us season 2 is finally rolling on screens right now, but it isn’t one without gut-wrenching moments of its own. While it is coming across as one of the most tear-jerking experiences for the non-gamers who are viewing this series for the first time, it’s even worse for people who have long been fans of the franchise, from the video games — like Tati Gabrielle.

For one, it is making those longtime fans relive some of the most nightmarish events, and Gabrielle found herself becoming a victim of the same as she experienced ‘the worst’ Ptsd during one gut-wrenching scene. And, surprisingly enough, this scene wasn’t the one featuring Joel’s death, as many might expect, but rather, something else altogether.

Tati Gabrielle experienced severe Ptsd during this one The Last of Us scene Tati Gabrielle as Nora. | Credits: The Last of Us / HBO.

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Adapting a video game into a TV show is never easy. Fans want to see their favorite moments come to life. They also hope for improvements that make the experience even better. The Last of Us has managed to strike a good balance between staying true to the game and adding something new. Season 2, in particular, stands out for one key moment that sparked a lot of discussion.

The Last of Us makes a major change to one of the most important events in the game, as the way Joel’s death is handled in the show differs from the original game. This change has led to several debates among fans about which version of the scene is more effective.

Joel’s death in the show is more emotional

In the game, The Last of Us, Joel’s death is sudden and brutal. He’s ambushed by Abby and quickly killed.

On Sunday May 4 2025, HBO broadcasts The Last of Us!

Season 2 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Last of Us” promises to be filled with tension and excitement as Joel and Ellie continue their dangerous journey across a post-apocalyptic America. The episode, titled “Survival Instincts,” will dive deeper into the challenges they face from both ruthless killers and terrifying monsters.

As they travel through desolate landscapes, Joel and Ellie must rely on each other more than ever. The bond between them grows stronger as they confront not just the physical threats around them, but also the emotional toll of their experiences. Each encounter brings new dangers, pushing them to their limits and forcing them to make tough choices for survival.

The episode is expected to showcase the harsh realities of their world, highlighting the struggle for hope amidst chaos. Viewers can look forward to intense action sequences, as well...

Baz Luhrmann has chosen his next movie. He will direct a film called Jehanne d’Arc for Warner Bros. The movie will tell the story of Joan of Arc, a brave teenage girl who became a hero in France. She helped lead the French army to a big win in 1429. Just two years later, in 1431, she was burned at the stake.

While the casting call was originally expected to go out in September of last year, there have been few updates since then about the film or who might take on the lead role.

However, notable industry insider Daniel Richtman recently shared on his Patreon that The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey is interested in portraying Joan of Arc.

It’s important to note that this information has not been confirmed by official sources and remains a rumor at this stage.

Bella Ramsey is certainly on a winning streak.

Bella Ramsey may be only 21 and may have spent only a few years as an actor in Hollywood’s entertainment industry, but their performance so far has been nothing short of iconic. Not only did they succeed in making a fair name for themselves within little to no time of choosing acting as their profession, but they have also become a recipient of numerous major award nods.

However, as acclaimed as they have become now, even winning an Emmy nomination for their outstanding performance in The Last of Us television series, they were actually initially going to walk away from this respective nod. This was because of the offensive practices for the different genders out there, which had them uncomfortable because of their non-binary status.

Real Reason why Bella Ramsey wanted to walk away from their Emmy nod Bella Ramsey. | Credits: The Last of Us / HBO.

As goes per the norm every year,...

Former Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Bella Ramsey recently shared their memories of filming together on the HBO series. Harington, who portrayed Jon Snow, and Ramsey, who played Lyanna Mormont, sat down for an interview with Interview Magazine to discuss their experiences, including a memorable scene from their first meeting.

Ramsey, who was 11 years old at the time, recalled a moment when she helped Harington with his lines during a scene. “I remember it quite vividly and have some remorse for it now,” she said, explaining that she was mouthing his lines to him to help him out. Harington, laughing at the memory, confirmed the incident, adding, “It was quite humiliating. But yeah, thanks for that. I’ve probably chosen to forget it.”

Despite the humor, Harington praised Ramsey’s acting skills, noting her surprising confidence and clarity. “You brought a confidence and clarity that was quite unusual for a young actor,...

From one star of an HBO fantasy juggernaut to another, former co-stars and friends Kit Harington and Bella Ramsey recently reconnected to reminisce about their time filming Game of Thrones, in which the latter portrayed noblewoman Lyanna Mormont beginning in Season 6.

The two sat down with Interview Magazine, where Harington questioned Ramsey about their debut role in the lauded series, in which he memorably played hero Jon Snow over the course of eight seasons.

“I remember not feeling like a child, but now I see 11-year-olds and realize how tiny they are, so it’s weird to me that I was that size and that young, because I didn’t feel that tiny,” The Last of Us star said. “I don’t know whether you remember this, but I remember it quite vividly and have some remorse for it now, but during [our introduction] scene I was mouthing your lines to you.

It's May. Spring is springing, the birds are singing, but who has time to enjoy that when there's so much good TV to watch? Consider this your one-stop guide to all the best sci-fi and fantasy shows to watch over the coming month. And the fun starts immediately:

1. Doctor Who season 2 — Disney+ (May 3)

Doctor Who is currently in the midst of its second season...or its 15th...or its 41st, depending on how you reckon. Anyway, it's Ncuti Gatwa's second season as the Fifthteenth Doctor, zipping through space and time going on adventures with his companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu).

The newest episode has already dropped on Disney+ (and on the BBC in the U.K.). In "Lucky Day," the Doctor will reunite with his companion from the previous season, Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), who's being tracked by some kind of vicious monster. It's just another day in the...

The anticipation builds as “The Last of Us” returns for Season 2, Episode 5. This gripping episode will air at 9:00 Pm on Sunday, May 11, 2025, on HBO. Fans are eager to see how Joel and Ellie navigate the harsh realities of a post-apocalyptic America, filled with both ruthless killers and terrifying monsters.

In this episode, Joel and Ellie face their most dangerous challenges yet. The journey across the country is fraught with peril, testing their survival skills and the bond they share. As they encounter hostile groups and terrifying creatures, the tension rises, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

Viewers can expect intense action and emotional moments as Joel and Ellie confront the darkness of their world. The episode promises to delve deeper into their characters, exploring their resilience and the lengths they will go to protect each other. With each passing moment, the stakes get higher, making this episode...

Every Friday, Gold Derby rounds up some of the best stories of the week from our friends across the web. Maybe you missed these, maybe you were too busy to read them at the time, maybe you bookmarked them and forgot, but hopefully you'll have some over the weekend to check them out. Happy reading!

"Are You Out of Your F---ing Mind?" The True Story of Smash's Original Ending

Two-time Tony nominee Smash was set to be a very different show. Writers Rick Elice and Bob Martin reveal to Vanity Fair that their original ending to their Broadway adaptation of the NBC series everyone loved to hate-watch had leading lady Ivy (played on stage by Robyn Hurder) dying after a musical number. And even producer Steven Spielberg approved.

Bella Ramsey and Kit Harington on the Psychic Toll of Stardom

Game of Thrones stars Bella Ramsey and Kit Harington reunite for Interview,...

Early in The Last of Us Part II, Joel, the main character from the first video game, dies. He is brutally murdered by a new character named Abby while his surrogate daughter Ellie watches. For the rest of the game, players switch between playing as Ellie and Abby, as the one goes on a quest for revenge and the other recovers from her own.

Critics loved the game, but players went berserk. There was an online backlash so loud you could not avoid it if you were even passingly interested in gaming and owned a phone. Offended fans raged and ranted; the low point may have been when Laura Bailey, the actor who voiced Abby, received death threats not only against herself but her 2-year-old son.

The Last of Us Part II was released in 2020, and time has vindicated it. It sold less than the original game, but it still sold over 10 million copies,...

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for “The Last of Us” Season 2, Episode 3, “The Path.”]

Asked which of Ellie’s relationships they were most excited to see on screen in “The Last of Us” Season 2, star Bella Ramsey didn’t hesitate to pick Dina, played by actress Isabela Merced. Ramsey described the character’s beloved queer love interest as the “most prevalent” person in Ellie’s life this season and gave IndieWire a glimpse into the odd-couple dynamic we saw taking shape in Episode 3, “The Path.”

“She’s so brilliant, and I’m really excited for people to see how wonderful she is and how much light and energy and humor she brings to this season,” Ramsey said of Merced. “She really just had this unwavering energy about her the whole time, which was really great for being on set. When I was like an old tired grandpa, she’d be like this little sprite that would...

Was Tom Selleck supposed to be Indiana Jones? ( Photo Credit – Flickr; Instagram )

For most movie lovers, Harrison Ford is the signature face of Indiana Jones – whip, rugged and charismatic. But believe it or not, Ford wasn’t the first pick to play the now-iconic adventurer. In fact, had things gone slightly differently in the early ’80s, Tom Selleck might’ve been outrunning boulders and chasing down ancient relics in the blockbuster film franchise.

Yes, the moustachioed TV heartthrob of Magnum, P.I. fame was actually the original choice to play Indiana Jones. The surprising reveal recently came from Karen Allen, who played Marion Ravenwood opposite Ford in the film. In a candid conversation reflecting on her career, Allen confirmed that Selleck was the maker’s first choice to play the titular character and was even approached for the same. However, Tom Selleck couldn’t take up the role because of...

Hell on Wheels is perfect for American Primeval lovers ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Western fans left starved after the gritty ride of American Primeval might just find their next obsession in a series that once flew under the radar.

Long buried but far from forgotten, Hell on Wheels has resurfaced and is finally getting the recognition it deserves. The show, originally premiering in 2011, is now enjoying a second life on Freevee, climbing into the platform’s top ten and introducing a fresh wave of viewers to its dust-choked drama.

Hell on Wheels: The Plot

Hell on Wheels, set in the raw aftermath of the Civil War, throws viewers into 1865 America, where blood hasn’t yet dried and revenge is a hot commodity. At the center is Cullen Bohannon (played by Anson Mount), a former Confederate soldier chasing ghosts through the chaos of the transcontinental railroad’s construction.

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Netflix’s may 2025 schedule for binge-watchers ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

The month of May means different things for different people but it definitely promises the start of summer. While there is quite a lot of competition in the world of streaming due to the many options to choose from, Netflix remains the most known and popular. Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney, Peacock, Apple TV, Paramount and provide good competition but it still reigns supreme.

Apart from its worldwide reach and popularity, it is also the home of several films, shows, limited series, reality television content and more. Here’s what new releases Netflix is adding to its already vast library. From the Twilight film franchise to documentaries, live events, iconic movies and lots more.

Netflix, May 2025: Everything On Release Schedule May 1 Angi: Fake Life, True Crime, Season 1 Mid90s Past Lives Paul Sisters The Biggest Fan The Equalizer 2 The Four Seasons, Season...

Do Vanderpump Rules cast hate each other? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vanderpump Rules, the reality series with the original cast, attained good viewership throughout its 11 seasons. Still, the cheating scandal involving Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval, and Rachel Leviss made it viral on social media.

This is also why the cast group became fractured beyond repair, leading to the decision to reboot the show. The last time the cast was together was the season 11 reunion. A former show cast member, Tom Schwartz, appeared in an episode of Summer House and made some comments.

Tom Schwartz Reveals Vanderpump Rules Cast “Hate Each Other”

During the episode, he went over to Paige DeSorbo and Ciara Miller’s room and gave them some advice and wisdom as an alum of a popular reality show. “You’ve gotta cherish this. Cherish it. I used to have a happy family in LA, and now everyone hates each other.

Is Teen Mom: The Next Chapter getting cancelled? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The first season of the reality series, Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, aired 34 episodes split into two parts of 17 episodes. The first half of which aired in 2022 while the other half came out in 2023. The series was then renewed for season two.

The second edition aired 15 episodes in 2024 while the second half of the episodes are currently airing, starting from January 2025. As per sources, it might be the last set of episodes of the show as things are not too positive behind the scenes of the show. Here’s everything we know about the same.

Is Teen Mom: The Next Chapter Getting Cancelled After 2 Seasons?

According to Ok Magazine, the cast is worried that Teen Mom: The Next Chapter might get cancelled because “no one knows what’s going on.” A source told the portal, “It’s been radio silent from production and,...

Lollapalooza 2025 Full Artist Lineup Poster ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Now that Coachella is done and dusted for this year, there’s another music festival waiting to excite fans. Lollapalooza is back and better than ever as the summer season has dawned. From star-studded headliners, intriguing live music to enticing lineups, this season of the annual festival has it all.

From top names like Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo to names like Martin Garrix and Gracie Abrams, this year’s Lollapalooza is set to be a massive hit. From dates, venue, tickets and merchandise to where the fans can stream, here’s a brief guide of all the important information available.

Lollapalooza 2025: Dates, Venue & Merchandise

Lollapalooza will take place from July 31 to August 3, 2025 at the Grant Park in Chicago, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Four days of fun and frolic can be expected from the music festival. The online store...

Jersey Shore Family Vacation Season 8: Drama, Nostalgia & the Reunion Fans Waited For ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jersey Shore remains one of the most popular reality shows on American television. From the original edition, which aired for six seasons from 2009 to 2012, to the spin-offs and then the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, the latter has seven aired seasons while the eighth is finally on the way.

The original Jersey Shore cast included Pauly DelVecchio, Nicole Polizzi, Mike Sorrentino, Sammi Giancola, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Jenni Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Angelina Pivarnick, and Deena Cortese. Here’s what we know about Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’s 8th season, including dates, cast, and how special it was to have everyone there for the special 15th anniversary.

Jersey Shore Family Vacation Season 8: Premiere Date, Cast & What To Expect

Season 8 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation premieres on May 29, 2025, on MTV. Sammi, Angelina, Deena, Pauly, Jenni, Mike, Nicole, Ronnie,...

Was Kit Harington embarrassed by Bella Ramsey?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Before The Last of Us catapulted Bella Ramsey into the HBO spotlight, they were already turning heads in Westeros. At just 11 years old, Ramsey made a splash on Game of Thrones as the fierce Lady Lyanna Mormont — and apparently, even seasoned actors like Kit Harington weren’t immune to being outshone.

In a recent chat for Interview Magazine, the two stars revisited their first scene together on Thrones. And Ramsey didn’t hold back when recalling a hilariously awkward moment on set. “I don’t know whether you remember this,” they said to Harington, “but I remember it quite vividly and have some remorse for it now, but during that scene I was mouthing your lines to you.”

Yep — Ramsey, then a fresh-faced preteen, was subtly coaching Jon Snow himself through his dialogue. Bold move, but it came from a good place.

Oftentimes, fans on both sides can resort to dealing in absolutes when it comes to the discussion surrounding The Last of Us, losing any sort of nuance in the process. Similar discourse has existed around Joel’s decision to save Ellie at all costs, even if it meant dooming the entire humanity in the process, or at least whatever is left of it.

Although there’ll be no definitive answer to whether the hypothetical vaccine could’ve cured humanity or not, the logistics don’t matter in this case, as in the end of the day, both Joel and the Fireflies robbed Ellie’s agency.

Ellie wasn’t given the agency over her life in The Last of Us Bella Ramsey in a still from The Last of Us | Credits: Max

Having lost his daughter at the very beginning of the apocalypse, it’s easy to empathize with Joel’s...

[Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for “The Last of Us” Season 2, Episode 3]

Games are the only art form where the player makes the story happen, whether that means saving the princess from the monster in the castle or murdering an entire hospital full of people to save the one person immune to the Cordyceps infestation whose death might lead to a cure. You have to make Joel’s choices to finish the game, whether you agree with them or not. That’s what really hurts.

A huge part of adapting from games to another medium is figuring out what has to shift about the story when it’s no longer designed around somebody playing, and maybe no adaptation understands this challenge better than “The Last of Us.” No amount of load screen homages, lore drops and Easter eggs, or lovingly recreated environments stand in for good storytelling. When “The Last of Us” invents wholly original sequences,...

Netflix has a strong Emmy hand to play this TV awards season, positioning the seventh season of its flagship anthology series “Black Mirror” for a major awards run — and this time, the dystopian drama might be among its most formidable contenders yet.

Confirmed exclusively to Variety, the streamer is submitting three standout performances for lead acting honors in the limited or anthology series or TV movie categories: Paul Giamatti for the melancholic and moving “Eulogy,” and Chris O’Dowd and Rashida Jones for their resonant turns in the sociopolitical two-hander “Common People.” It’s a bold push that signals high hopes for a season already being hailed as a return to form — and possibly the series’ strongest outing since its Emmy-winning heyday.

Giamatti’s performance as Phillip, a solitary man navigating grief through digital means in “Eulogy,” has generated both tears and buzz. The 46-minute episode explores the ethics of AI-driven memorials,...

The HBO show of the moment is The Last of Us, the network's adaptation of Naughty Dog's series of video games. The show follows Joel and Ellie, two survivors of the zombie apocalypse.

Well, it used to follow Ellie and Joel. In last week's episode, Joel was brutally murdered by a new character named Abby. Meanwhile, back in the fortified settlement of Jackson, Joel's brother Tommy helped defend the snow-bound town from a massive zombie attack. That battle scene reminded more than a few people of the Massacre at Hardhome from another huge HBO show, Game of Thrones; in that battle, Jon Snow defended the fortified snowbound town of Hardhome from a massive zombie attack. The similarities were so obvious that even the official Max channel pointed it out:

Same mentality, different realm. #TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/OKuQSfHEGx

— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 22, 2025

Killing Joel is another Game of Thrones-esque move.

The latest episode of The Last of Us explored the fallout of Joel's brutal death. The show is heading into new territory now as Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) head to zombie-infested Seattle to hunt down his killers.

That's where we'll find them when the fourth episode of season 2 airs this Thursday, and HBO has released a bevy of new images. Let's check them out, starting with Ellie and Dina surveying their new surroundings:

The Last of Us season 2 on HBO and Max The Last of Us season 2 on HBO and Max

These are a ton of shots of Ellie and Dina in this new drop, which makes sense; with Joel (Pedro Pascal) dead, Dina is Ellie's new traveling companion. "I really loved working with Bella," Isabela Merced told L'Officiel Magazine. "They are super generous and very receptive, and since I’m older, I also felt as though...

HBO’s retelling of one of the most impactful narratives in modern gaming has taken some notable creative liberties, especially when it comes to the structure and Gabriel Luna’s Tommy. Given his ties to Jackson and his newfound responsibility for Ellie, it’s safe to say we’re getting a lot more Tommy/Ellie moments than we got in the game.

As for what lies ahead for his bond with Bella Ramsey’s Ellie in the wake of her quest to avenge Joel, Luna addressed that there will be a seismic shift in their dynamic.

Things will not be the same between Ellie and Tommy Through the Valley | Credit: HBO

After the gut-punch in episode 2, this week’s episode, The Path, slowed things down before the ultimate storm that is heading in the characters’ way. As for what to expect, per Gabriel Luna, the ripples from Joel’s death...

The Last Of Us Season 2 Series Vs The Last Of Us Part II Game(Photo Credit –Facebook/Sony)

The third episode of the massively mounted post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us Season 2 premiered earlier this week. With four more episodes to go, fans are waiting with bated breath about what will happen next and whether Joel will make an appearance in the remaining episodes. While Season 1 was based on Naughty Dog’s extremely popular video game of the same name, Season 2 is based on The Last of Us Part II. In case you are curious to know which one out of The Last of Us Season 2 series and its source material, The Last of

Us Part II game, has received better reviews from critics, you have come to the right place.

Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb are popular websites for checking out critics’ and user ratings and reviews. But they...

In this world, you either survive or you don’t. Indeed, there’s something eerily fitting about that line. The Last of Us isn’t just about surviving the infected; it’s about outlasting the chaos that the world has become. The apocalypse, with all its infected horrors, isn’t the worst part. The worst part? It’s the people. In a world so broken, factions rise like vultures circling for scraps.

For Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), it’s a game of survival, but it’s also a game of playing the field of power. Sure, the infected are terrifying: no one wants to get bitten, but the real danger lies in what we do when we’re pushed to the edge.

The W.L.F., the Seraphites, the Fireflies – all have their unique flavors of survival, but each shares one trait: nothing is ever black and white.

Before Bella Ramsey became famous for their role as Ellie in HBO’s video game adaptation series, The Last of Us, the actor was known for Game of Thrones. They made their debut as a young noblewoman named Lyanna Mormont in the HBO series, leaving viewers in awe of their acting genius at such a young age.

But it wasn’t just viewers who were left impressed, as even their co-star, Kit Harington, was left a bit impressed and humiliated by them trying to help him out. Harington, who starred as Jon Snow, recently recalled how Ramsey trying to help him remember his line ended up being one of his most humiliating moments ever.

When Bella Ramsey tried to help Kit Harington on the sets of Game of Thrones Bella Ramsey as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones (2011-2019) | Credit: HBO

When Bella Ramsey made their television debut as Lady...

When Bella Ramsey made their television debut on Game of Thrones as Lady Lyanna Mormont, Kit Harington was blown away by this young actor who seemed to steal the scene effortlessly. In a conversation for Interview Magazine, Ramsey recalled a moment when they helped Harington when he was having trouble with his lines.

“I don’t know whether you remember this, but I remember it quite vividly and have some remorse for it now, but during that scene I was mouthing your lines to you,” Ramsey said. “Now I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh, how awful.’ But at the time it came from a very innocent place of being like. ‘Kit’s struggling with his line and I know it, so let me just mouth it to him.’“

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Harington recalled the moment, which he said was “quite humiliating,...

Before they led their own HBO adaptation with “The Last of Us,” Bella Ramsey made their television debut on “Game of Thrones,” playing Lady Lyanna Mormont across the final three seasons of the series. In one of their first acting jobs, an 11-year-old Ramsey shared a scene with series star Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow. The pair recalled their time working together in a new conversation hosted by Interview Magazine — and the “humiliating” moment when Ramsey had to remind Harington of what his line was.

“I don’t know whether you remember this, but I remember it quite vividly and have some remorse for it now, but during that scene I was mouthing your lines to you,” Ramsey told Harington. “Now I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh, how awful.’ But at the time it came from a very innocent place of being like, ‘Kit’s struggling with his line and I know it,...

Long before they were The Last of Us‘ Ellie, and before they’d built Lyanna Mormont into a legendary — if pint-sized — badass, Bella Ramsey was just an 11-year-old actor on the set of a massively popular hit series.

And when Thrones star Kit Harington showed up for his first scene with Ramsey with a self-described “arrogance” that included not knowing his lines cold, he quickly learned that acting “opposite some child” was not going to go the way he expected.

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More than 400 members of the UK film and television industry have signed an open letter voicing concern over the UK Supreme Court’s recent ruling that defines “woman” under the Equality Act as referring to biological sex. The letter states that the decision, issued on April 17, poses a threat to trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals working in the industry and beyond.

Notable signatories include Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Harris Dickinson (Babygirl), Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Paapa Essiedu (The Outrun), and director Molly Manning Walker (How to Have Sex). The initiative was started by Sid Strickland, a development producer at Motive Pictures, and script editor Jack Casey.

The letter expresses support for communities affected by the ruling and urges cultural institutions and industry groups to take public steps toward ensuring protection and safety for trans individuals. Organisations addressed include BAFTA, the BBC, the BFI, Channel 4, Bectu, Writers’ Guild, Directors UK,...

Paapa Essiedu, who is set to star in the HBO “Harry Potter” series, has made a public statement in support of trans, non-binary, and intersex communities. Essiedu signed an open letter calling for film and TV industry action to protect trans rights after the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that gender is defined by biological sex. That action goes directly against Essiedu’s producer, J.K. Rowling, who created the “Harry Potter” franchise and is producing the Max series.

In addition to Essiedu, stars Harris Dickinson, Nicola Coughlan, Bella Ramsey, Jack Rooke, Faye Marsay, Kate Herron, director Molly Manning Walker, and more than 400 other filmmakers supported the open letter, which was first circulated by Motive Pictures producer Sid Strickland and script editor Jack Casey. The letter asks organizations such as BAFTA, BFI, Directors U.K., Picturehouse, BBC, Writers Guild, and Channel 4 to commit to protecting trans people.

“We the undersigned film...

Harris Dickinson and Nicola Coughlan are among hundreds of names demanding action.

The Babygirl actor and the Bridgerton star join names like Bella Ramsey, Moly Manning and Paapa Essiedu in signing an open letter calling for industry action on trans rights after the UK Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this month, defining a woman based on biological sex, via Deadline.

The letter was started by development producer Sid Strickland of Motive Pictures and script editor Jack Casey, and expresses solidarity for the trans, non-binary and intersex communities affected by the ruling.

The guidance now says in places like restaurants, shops and hospitals, that “trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities.”

The ruling, and the subsequent Equalities & Human Rights Commission guidance, will see trans people excluded from many single-sex facilities, which will affect everything from movie sets to theaters.

The letter is calling on institutions like BAFTA,...

We’re now a full episode removed from Joel’s (Pedro Pascal) tragic death at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), and one of the stars of The Last of Us is pulling back the curtain on his life before his passing. Gabriel Luna portrays Joel’s brother Tommy in the hit HBO series, and although the two spent years apart after Tommy went off to chase the Fireflies, they'd been together the last few years before Joel’s passing, and reunited in Jackson, Wyoming. Like all brothers, the two butted heads from time to time, but they still shared a strong bond unlike any other. During a recent interview with Decider, Luna spoke about Tommy’s “Give Sarah my love” message to Joel in Episode 3, and why it was perfect left there without anything else added:

"It’s the only way of making sense of the abrupt departure of somebody he loves so dearly.

Bella Ramsey is known these days for playing the lead role of Ellie on The Last of Us, but they got their start on another high-profile HBO show: Game of Thrones, where they played the pint-sized lady of Bear Island, Lyanna Mormont.

In her very first scene on the show, Lyanna Mormont was lying down the law for Jon Snow (Kit Harington), Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) and Davos Seaworth (Liam Cunningham). "You brought a confidence and clarity that was quite unusual for a young actor," Kit Harington told Ramsey in a feature for Interview. "It didn’t feel like working with a child. It felt like working with a very experienced actor."

It does indeed sound like Ramsey came in prepared beyond their years, even helping out Kit Harington with his lines...whether he asked or not. "I don’t know whether you remember this, but I remember it quite...

A recent UK Supreme Court decision, financed in part by Harry Potterauthor Jk Rowling, ruled that trans women were not women. People were furious at the attack on trans rights, and protests erupted across the UK.

Now, a group of British creatives have signed a letter (via Deadline) urging cultural institutions to protect trans rights in the country. They're calling out the BBC, Channel 4, BAFTA and more. Some big names are in the letter, including Bella Ramsey of The Last of Us (Ramsey identifies as non-binary), Nicola Coughlan of Bridgerton, and Faye Marsay of Andor. The letter was kickstarted by producer Sid Strickland of Motive Pictures alongside script editor Jack Casey.

But there's one name on there that's bound to get people talking -Paapa Essiedu. The British actor was recently cast to play Severus Snape in the new HBO Harry Potter series, and Harry Potter is currently a battleground over trans rights.

The cast of The Last of Us isn’t just killing it on screen; they’re stacking serious cash while doing it. As Season 2 gets ready to wreck our emotions all over again, the show’s lineup is a wild mix of internet favorites and Hollywood legends, all with net worths that’ll make your jaw drop.

From Pedro Pascal’s certified zaddy status to Bella Ramsey’s meteoric rise, this crew is doing more than acting as they’re building careers, clout, and coin. Some have been icons for decades, others are just hitting their stride. So if you’ve ever watched an episode and thought, “I wonder how much they’re making?”, you’re in the right place.

Let’s break down who’s earning big, who’s just getting started, and why The Last of Us cast is as rich in dollars as they are in talent.

Exclusive: The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, The Outrun’s Paapa Essiedu and How to Have Sex filmmaker Molly Manning Walker are among more than 400 industry professionals who have signed an open letter calling for industry action on trans rights following the UK Supreme Court ruling on April 17 that defines a woman based on biological sex.

The letter, which was started by development producer Sid Strickland of Motive Pictures and script editor Jack Casey, expresses solidarity for the trans, non-binary and intersex communities impacted by the supreme court ruling. The ruling and subsequent Equalities & Human Rights Commission guidance will see trans people excluded from many single-sex facilities, which will have an impact across the industry from sets to cinemas.

The letter calls on industry bodies and cultural institutions such as Bectu, BAFTA, BFI, Directors UK, Picturehouse, BBC, Writers Guild and Channel 4...

Two of the stars of The Last of Us are on the rise this week in Gold Derby's Emmy predictions.

Pedro Pascal, whose beloved character Joel had a brutal run-in with a golf club in the second episode of Season 2, has jumped from fourth place to third place in Best Drama Actor. Meanwhile, series newcomer Isabela Merced, who plays the free-spirited zombie apocalypse survivor Dina, has ascended from ninth place to eighth place in Best Drama Supporting Actress. This would be Pascal's fourth career Emmy bid after receiving three in 2023 for The Last of Us, Saturday Night Live, and Patagonia; Merced is seeking her first nomination.

Series lead Bella Ramsey is still in second place in Best Drama Actress, behind only Kathy Bates (Matlock), who has claimed the No. 1 position since we began tracking the 2025 Emmys. Ramsey's defiant character Ellie must now learn how to survive without her father figure in her life.

HBO's The Last of Us is viewed by many as being one of the best adaptations of any video game ever. Season 1 was led by Bella Ramsey's Ellie and Pedro Pascal's Joel. By the time Season 2 premiered a few weeks ago, the pair were at odds, and sadly for them, they never got around to reconciliation as Joel was killed by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), a former Firefly. In 2020's The Last of Us Part 2, Joel's death was met with a fiery ride to Seattle by Ellie, but the aftermath of Joel's death in Season 2, Episode 3, was a lot more solemn and measured. While it might not have pleased some viewers on the internet, who have presumably played the games. Co-showrunner and game director Neil Druckmann expanded on the decision.

"I love episode three. It does something that we just couldn't do in the game," Druckmann says in The...

The Last of Us is a masterpiece video game that tackles raw human emotions from start to finish. It was an emotional rollercoaster that was too good for an interactive experience, and later became a television series that rivals the quality of storytelling from the source material.

Casting is one of the difficult aspects in live-action adaptations, and at one point, Kaitlyn Dever was in the running for the lead role for the live-action movie that never saw the light of day. Dever eventually was cast as Abby Anderson opposite Bella Ramsey’s Ellie Williams in the HBO adaptation and recalled the role that got away.

The Last of Us Star Almost Played a Different Character for a Different Adaptation In another life, Dever would have made an excellent Ellie Williams. Image Credit: HBO

In The Last of Us Season 2, casual audiences were finally introduced to Abby Anderson, the daughter...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us

There are new starts and new threats in the latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, and while those who’ve played Naughty Dog’s game series of the same name might think they know where things are going, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are keen to keep us on our toes. As we head into a new era without Pedro Pascal’s Joel Miller (although we know he’ll return), the games continue to be a loose framework of where the series goes next. While the threat of the Washington Liberation Front looms, there’s a whistle from the sidelines as the Seraphites gather their ranks.

The live-action The Last of Us has never been afraid to mix up the source material with the likes of a new date for Outbreak Day, and in season 2, we’ve already...

If you’ve been watching The Last of Us on HBO, you’ll know that Pedro Pascal‘s beloved character, Joel, was brutally killed in episode 2 of season 2.

Fans mourned the loss of the character – and the actor’s presence on screen, as the show now feels a bit changed without him.

However, we’ve learned some information that is a bit of a silver lining!

Keep reading to find out more…

According to Screen Rant, Pedro will still appear in two more episodes in season 2! Season 2 has 7 total episodes, and he’s apparently slated to appear in four of the seven eps. After appearing in the first two episodes of the season, fans can now expect to catch him in two more episodes this year.

If you’re wondering how this is possible, it seems as if Ellie (Bella Ramsey) will see Joel in flashback sequences.

Find out if...

It's about time to revoke some people's internet privileges. Anybody who targets minorities and women online needs to check themselves anyway. Despite the efforts of certain platforms to prevent review-bombing, trolls still seem to be getting away with it. The latest victim is HBO's The Last of Us, which, like the video game it is based on, has been targeted by individuals who seem to have a problem with women being spotlighted. The second season of the show, which premiered less than a month ago, immediately started attracting negativity from a section of the audience. This was reflected in its fast-declining audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. But trolls can't be contained to just one platform; they've also messed with the show's rating on Metacritic.

The Last of Us Season 2 holds a "must-watch" 81/100 on the aggregator platform, but its user rating is languishing at 4.4. One glance at the user reviews reveals...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2

It’s a whole new world for HBO’s The Last of Us, and while things had already gone to sh*t due to the Cordyceps outbreak turning most of the human population into bloodthirsty mushroom monsters, that’s arguably nothing compared to the horrors that Bella Ramsey’s Ellie has been facing. While the events of 2020’s The Last of Us Part II had already foreshadowed some serious heartbreak for Ellie, fans weren’t sure exactly when the writers would deliver that big moment. Although some thought they’d save it for some The Walking Dead-inspired season cliffhanger, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann got a major character death out of the way early.

Just two episodes into The Last of Us season 2, and Pedro Pascal’s Joel Miller has officially kicked the bucket. While Part II similarly delivered...

Emma D’Arcy found worldwide fame and critical acclaim when they portrayed the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the iconic HBO show House of the Dragon.

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon | Credits: HBO Entertainment

The show’s fame and worldwide acclaim brought such a devastating change for Emma D’Arcy that they became forever grateful to themselves. When the choice came, D’Arcy chose to refer to themselves as they/them during her interviews, and that bolstered their confidence.

Emma D’Arcy was asked about their pronouns

In recent years, the pronouns of a person have become quite important to talk about. Actors like Bella Ramsey and Elliot Page have publicly talked about their struggles with their identities and how they had been treated differently for a while.

Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke in House of the Dragon | Credits: HBO Entertainment

Emma D’Arcy...

The Last of Us S2 Episode 3 Is a Heartfelt Reminder of Season 1(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The third episode of the massively mounted post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us Season 2 premiered yesterday. Maintaining the positive feedback trend in line with the first two episodes, the episode, titled ‘The Path’, has also been received well by critics and fans. The expectations were sky-high, especially after the devastating events shown in Episode 2, yet the latest episode has delivered.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Reminds Us of Season 1’s Best-Reviewed Episode

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 has been directed by the BAFTA-winning filmmaker Peter Hoar. Interestingly, he also went behind the camera to direct a highly admired episode of the show’s opening season. Peter Hoar directed the third episode titled ‘Long, Long Time’ of The Last of Us Season 1. And it had received highly positive feedback from critics at the time of its release.

In The Last of UsSeason 2, the tragedy of Ellie’s (Bella Ramsey) journey is becoming even harder to ignore — and according to the show’s creators, that’s no accident. Speaking on the official HBO podcast for the series, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann opened up about Ellie’s increasingly dark path, and how characters like therapist Gail (Catherine O’Hara) are starting to recognize that the damage done to Ellie might be too deep to undo.

"This is sort of the question of the entire thing. What does it mean to be saved, and can it happen at all in this world? Is someone doomed to go down a path that we would call wrong? Gail’s point here is arguable... She is presenting the fatalistic point of view, which is Ellie’s broken. She’s broken. She started broken. She got more broken. Now she is really broken,” Mazin said,...