(Image credit: HBO)
Engaging with the media for significant releases can be quite demanding, particularly due to the recurring nature of certain queries. Bella Ramsey has expressed fatigue over a specific question that arises while promoting The Last of Us season 2, especially given that the answer is rather straightforward.
Having transitioned from her role in Game of Thrones, Ramsey now embodies Ellie in The Last of Us, the youthful companion to Pedro Pascal’s Joel, distinguished by her immunity to the Cordyceps plague that decimated humanity. The narrative of the second season advances several years beyond the initial events, depicting Joel and Ellie residing within a communal setting.
Many journalists seem focused on addressing this temporal progression, yet Ramsey finds herself at a deficit for unique commentary in this regard. “This is the most common question I get asked: ‘So, Bella, Ellie was 14 in season 1, she’s now 19 in season two, there’s a five-year age gap, how did you prepare to play an older Ellie in season two?'” they shared with The Independent.
“I’ve grown up! Ellie’s grown up! There’s nothing to tell! I’ve got nothing to say to you!” they retort humorously. “No offense to everyone asking that question, but that’s the question I am a little bit sick of.”
While repetitive inquiries are part of the promotional round for major launches, it’s understandable why encountering the same question over and over could be frustrating. In this scenario, the inquiry doesn’t open the floor to much depth, considering both Ramsey and Ellie have matured.
The storyline of The Last of Us season 2 diverges with a structure distinct from its predecessor. Rather than embarking on a nationwide journey, it presents dual narratives: one of Ellie and Joel, and another featuring Abby, a militia member on a quest for vengeance. Without revealing too much, they are all on a path to intersect, offering increased context and depth akin to what the first season achieved for the initial game.
You can explore the series yourself, as it has already commenced its airing. Our comprehensive guide to The Last of Us season 2 release provides details on viewing times and platforms.