bingefire.com NEWSROOM Pedro Pascal was Hesitant to Play in The Last of Us Pedro Pascal was Hesitant to Play in The Last of Us Pedro Pascal, star of the TV adaptation of The Last of Us, confessed that he had a lot of reservations about taking on the role that ultimately brought him fame and new fans. What was he worried about? movie & TV series triviaAleksandra Wosz26 May 2023 Pedro Pascal has won acclaim from fans and critics alike for his TV performances. Many cannot imagine Oberyn Martell from Game of Thrones or The Mandalorian portrayed by someone other than him. One production that has brought him even more fame is a video game adaptation - The Last of Us TV. However, it turns out that the actor was afraid of the role of Joel Miller, which he ended up impressing the audiences with. Related:'It Resembled The Last of Us;' David Fincher is Happy That World War Z Sequel Got Canceled During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter Pascal confessed that he had great reservations about participating in HBO's adaptation. The issue that did not give him peace of mind concerned the reception of the show and his creation by the people for whom the story was very important, namely the experts of the original title - the players. "I was afraid. I was very afraid. Because it concerned an exposed, established character. There were expectations to be met, that is, to provide the audience with an immersive experience. And to disappoint them in this regard seemed.... I don't know. You don't want to disappoint people, and no one is immune to disappointment. I want people to like me." Game adaptations are a difficult task that filmmakers and studios are trying to tackle. As it turns out, also the actors are forced to face it. The Last of Us is a well-regarded game. A lot was expected from the TV adaptation of Joel and Ellie's story, and satisfying the huge fandom is not easy. In the end, Pascal overcame his fear and decided to sign the contract. This decision earned him another critically acclaimed role. He could also count on positive reactions from fans of the game, whose reactions the actor had so feared. More:The Last of Us Got 24 Emmy Nominations; Show Broke a Record in Certain Category RELATED TOPICS: video games movies MAX trivia Pedro Pascal The Last of Us Aleksandra Wosz Aleksandra Wosz She began her adventure with professional writing at Filmomaniak in December 2022, where she focused on movie and series news. A passionate musical lover, who has to watch Hamilton at least once a year. An fan of Dan Brown's books, The Office series, and The Umbrella Academy. And it all started when little Ola watched with fascination as her parents played the first Tomb Raider games, or "the farmer" - more widely known as Harvest Moon. She reached the point where she understood that she has the chance to taste millions of lives through various works. When will Wonka come to Max? When will Wonka come to Max? Who's Ted Connelly played by Christopher Eccleston in True Detective Season 4? Who's Ted Connelly played by Christopher Eccleston in True Detective Season 4? When will Priscilla come to Max? When will Priscilla come to Max? Before becoming John Wick, Keanu Reeves made a bizarre report on teddy bears 39 years ago Before becoming John Wick, Keanu Reeves made a bizarre report on teddy bears 39 years ago True Detective Confirms Popular Rust Cohle Theory Linking Seasons 4 and 1 True Detective Confirms Popular Rust Cohle Theory Linking Seasons 4 and 1