In the eagerly awaited second season of The Last of Us, the emotional foundation of the series continues to be anchored in the relationship between Joel, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, and his younger brother, Tommy, played by Gabriel Luna. Pascal and Luna explore the complexities of their characters' brotherly relationship as they face emerging dangers, confront past traumas, and navigate challenges that will test their bond more than ever before.

Pascal and Luna discuss their character’s brotherly bond in new season

At a press conference held in Los Angeles, Pascal shared insights into the natural development of his on-screen relationship with Luna. He characterized their connection as a seamless evolution from Series 1 to Series 2, influenced by their growing dynamic both in front of and behind the camera.

Pascal remarked, “There was a very well-structured arc for us. I began the season alongside [Luna]. We kicked off Season 1 together on D-Day, right? This initiated a bonding process as we stepped into our roles. We engaged in rehearsals and pre-production activities, including river rafting.” Luna chimed in, “We did go river rafting on the Bow River, which was truly enjoyable,” as noted by Variety.

The 49-year-old actor pointed out that in the first season of The Last of Us, Joel and Tommy experienced separation before being “reunited in the snow.” Referring to Luna, he stated, “You were there when much of my character's depth began to unfold and be portrayed. Therefore, in Season 2, it felt like a natural continuation of what we had built as characters and scene partners.”

Luna appeared to concur with Pascal, adding, “When we first connected, we had a really pleasant FaceTime call, and I sensed a remarkable familiarity with you.”

Pascal addresses the five-year time jump in season 2

When asked about his mindset in approaching the five-year time jump between Season 1 and Season 2, Pascal acknowledged the challenges of portraying Joel’s evolution. With Joel and Ellie played by Bella Ramsey somewhat estranged at the start of the new series, he highlighted the importance of capturing the emotional distance between them.

Pascal shared with Ramsey, “I feel like it was a beautiful setup by Craig and Neil that the first thing that I got to shoot was just you and I and in kind of an intimate setting. There’s incredibly painful distance between the two of them and the playing of the scene, but we still got to be on set and f**k around and laugh and stuff like that. And that was incredibly comforting, that was like coming home.”

Read Also: Garcelle Beauvais Leaves RHOBH: Fans Express Disappointment Over Her Decision

"Get the latest Bollywood entertainment news, trending celebrity news, latest celebrity news, new movie reviews, latest entertainment news, latest Bollywood news, and Bollywood celebrity fashion & style updates!"