The video game The Last of Us Part II is renowned for its impactful moments, including critical decisions and significant revelations. One of the most memorable scenes occurs in an abandoned museum, where the character Joel, portrayed by Pedro Pascal in the show, brings Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, for a special occasion. This scene is featured briefly in the latest trailer for the second season of The Last of Us, which premieres on April 13.
While some fans of the series may not have immediately recognized the scene, those familiar with the game did. Season two is recreating this iconic moment, a detail that was carefully planned. During a recent press conference attended by io9, Craig Mazin, co-creator and executive producer of The Last of Us, highlighted the significance of the scene. Mazin explained, "In the trailer, you see Pedro and Bella by the space capsule in the museum," noting that it was the first scene Neil Druckmann, co-creator, showed him from The Last of Us Part II. He described the experience of watching Pascal and Ramsey bring the scene to life as spectacular.
This discussion arose after Mazin, Druckmann, and the cast were asked about game moments they anticipated bringing to the television series. The museum scene was a key mention, but Mazin alluded to another significant scene. "I don’t want to say what it is, but there is a scene in the final episode of the season… it’s quite impactful in the game, but there was this evolution of it as we put it on film that kind of blows me away," he commented.
While the specifics of these scenes are withheld to avoid spoilers, viewers can expect them to be major highlights of the season. Fans can read more about the museum scene online, watch it on platforms like YouTube, or experience it when The Last of Us season two returns to HBO on April 13.
