CAA is kicking off Oscars weekend with a star-studded-party!
20.02.2023 - 06:05 / variety.com
Jordan Moreau SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Episode 6 of “The Last of Us,” now streaming on HBO Max. HBO’s “The Last of Us” series just took a major leap to the video game’s sequel, “The Last of Us: Part II,” that fans are sure to recognize: The snowy Jackson, Wyoming, settlement where “Part II” begins was faithfully recreated in Episode 6 — despite not appearing in the original game. It’s the first major connection to “Part II” that the show has made. Without spoiling the events of the sequel, the wintery Jackson town is a major location in the opening hours of the game. In the original “The Last of Us,” players learn about Jackson from Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and Maria (Rutina Wesley), but they mainly stay at the hydroelectric dam encampment and see Jackson only at a distance. The section of the game also takes place during the fall, not the winter.
HBO has already renewed “The Last of Us” for Season 2, which seems like a perfect opportunity to return to this established Jackson set for the sequel’s story. This version of Jackson, however, was actually created in Canmore, a small town 50 miles west of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada, where much of “The Last of Us” was filmed. Filmmaker Jasmila Žbanić, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, made her TV directorial debut with Episode 6, titled “Kin.” Her most recent film, “Quo Vadis, Aida?,” was nominated for best international feature at the 2021 Academy Awards. It dramatized the harrowing events of the Srebrenica massacre in 1995, when more than 8,000 Bosnian men were killed during the Bosnian War of the 1990s. Žbanić’s experience surviving the Siege of Sarajevo during the war influenced how she directed the episode, in which Joel (Pedro Pascal) is reunited with
CAA is kicking off Oscars weekend with a star-studded-party!
Serious question. If Pedro Pascal regularly orders this from Starbucks, how is he still alive??
“’Merge Mansion’ has created a fascinating story centered around family drama filled with mystery and secrets that has captivated fans all around the world through their entertaining and unpredictable video campaigns,” said Pascal in a statement. “Making this short film for ‘Merge Mansion’ was truly a unique experience and I had so much fun working with Martin to fulfill his vision and bring the lore of ‘Merge Mansion’ to life.
The Mandalorian.But a closer look at the wholesome exchange reveals a ghastly detail about The Last Of Us star. That is, his Starbucks coffee order.Look, we all have our own tastes when it comes to coffee.
Pedro Pascal is staying caffeinated.
Pedro Pascal was the most recent guest on “Hot Ones,” the interview show where celebrities answer complex questions as they eat hot wings. Pascal completed the challenge but made some incredibly hilarious faces as the pressure rose.
Pedro Pascal is really feeling the heat.
Pedro Pascal, who has become the iconic father figure in shows like “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian,” admitted that he fell asleep while filming the gruesome death of his chararcter in “Game of Thrones.”“Hot Ones” host Sean Evans asked Pascal about the dynamics of shooting scenes in which characters get their eyes gouged out, which also happened for Pascal in “Equalizer 2.”“And maybe in this interview as well,” Pascal joked as he reached the midway point of spicy sauces, taking two bites of the wing and humming. “I can beg you to gouge my eyes out and collapse my skull in case it gets really bad.”“I got my head crushed in.
A TikTok showing Pedro Pascal out and about is going viral, but it’s the Starbucks cup he’s holding that is getting attention from fans!
Indiana Jones is coming to the Oscars.
Pedro Pascal had a curt response to a member of the paparazzi questioning him about The Last of Us’LGBT+ storylines. *Warning – spoilers ahead for The Last of Us*The HBO TV adaptation of the popular video game has featured two queer love stories in its first season.
Pedro Pascal has a post showing his support for the LGBTQ+ community. This week, he shared an image of the Pride Flag captioned by some lyrics belonging to an iconic civil rights song.
Katcy Stephan SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Episode 8 of “The Last of Us,” now streaming on HBO Max. Troy Baker has been at the center of the “Last of Us” universe for a decade. The esteemed voice actor originated the role of grizzly survivalist Joel Miller in the 2013 game and its sequel in 2020. When HBO’s series adaptation was announced, Baker didn’t expect to be a part of it. “If there was a role for me, then I would have been happy. But if not, I was completely content to just be an observer for this onel,” he says. Luckily, co-showrunner Neil Druckmann, who is also the co-creator of the game, had a role in mind for him.
Pedro Pascal has frequently been vocal about his support for the LGBTQIA+ community and its rights, with his latest social media post showcasing his allegiance.The actor shared a series of pictures of pride flags that featured the rainbow motif and also proudly bore the trans colors, something he has frequently done in the past.The trans flags were particularly meaningful, as it also showed Pedro's continuing support and love for his younger sister Lux Pascal, who came out as transgender in February 2021 and reposted the images on her Instagram Stories.A post shared by Pedro Pascal he/him (@pascalispunk)Pedro voiced his support for the LGBTQIA+ community with his latest photos"The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind.
Troy Baker knew that stepping onto the set of the HBO adaptation of “The Last of Us” would be an interesting experience. But he didn’t expect it to feel so uniquely “wonderful.”
would be an interesting experience. But he didn't expect it to feel so uniquely «wonderful.»The actor played Joel in video game franchise, a role that required much more than mere voice acting.
The Last of Us.” The series, led by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, has been one of HBO Max’s biggest hits, attracting a large audience and dominating Twitter whenever a new episode drops. This week, the show hit an important milestone, cementing its first billion-minute week since its debut in January. Sarah Michelle Gellar looks back at Pedro Pascal’s role on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’Pedro Pascal takes the NYC train with his sister Lux Pascal to enjoy an off-Broadway showA post shared by Pedro Pascal he/him (@pascalispunk)The news were first reported by Deadline, sharing that the series jumped in 36 percent viewership over the past week per Nielsen data.
“Creed III” Los Angeles PremiereTCL Chinese Theatre, HollywoodThere was a knockout crowd of talent attending the “Creed III” premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in the heart of Hollywood this week. The third installment of the “Creed” franchise once again stars Michael B.
Pedro Pascal is sharing his thoughts about the new storyline and upcoming seasons, including his admiration for Lionel Messi.“Well, I wouldn’t see him as a Jedi,” Pascal said, when asked which character would the soccer star be on the show, if he were to be in the Star Wars universe. “I see him as a mandalorian, but he would have to take off his helmet so we could see his face.”Pascal explained that the audience would want to “recognize” him, as most of the mandalorians are known for keeping their helmet on at all times.