Here's the cast of HBO's buzzy video-game adaptation of 'The Last of Us' and who they're playing

Kirsten AcunaJan 15, 2023, 19:43 IST

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star as Joel and Ellie in "The Last of Us."Steve Granitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images

"The Last of Us," based on the hit PlayStation game, premieres on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday night.
The apocalyptic series stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Storm Reid, Gabriel Luna, and Anna Torv.

Pedro Pascal plays the series' protagonist Joel Miller.

Pedro Pascal at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how his character, Joel, appears on the show and in the video game.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Nico Parker plays Joel's daughter, Sarah.

Nico Parker at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how her character, Sarah, appears on the show and in the video game.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images HBO, Naughty Dog

Gabriel Luna plays Joel's younger brother, Tommy.

Gabriel Luna at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how his character, Tommy, appears on the show and in the video game.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Anna Torv plays Joel's partner, Tess.

Anna Torv on the left versus how her character, Tess, appears in "The Last of Us" series and in the video game.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Bella Ramsey plays Ellie, a young girl who's surprisingly immune to the Cordyceps infection.

Bella Ramsey at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how their character, Ellie, appears on the show and in the video game.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic, HBO, Naughty Dog/Sony

Storm Reid will appear as Ellie's best friend, Riley.

Storm Reid at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how her character, Riley, appears on the show and in the video game.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Merle Dandridge stars as Marlene, the leader of the Fireflies.

If you think Merle Dandridge looks just like her "The Last of Us" video game character, it's because she also played Marlene in the game.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Nick Offerman plays survivalist Bill.

Nick Offerman at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how his character, Bill, appears on the show and in the video game.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO, HBO, Naughty Dog

Murray Bartlett appears as Bill's partner, Frank.

Murray Bartlett vs how his character, Frank, looks on "The Last of Us."Robin L Marshall/WireImage via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Melanie Lynskey will play Kathleen, an original character who didn't appear in the video game.

Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen in "The Last of Us."Dia Dipasupil/WireImage via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Lamar Johnson plays Henry, a survivor in Kansas City.

Lamar Johnson at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how his character, Henry, appears on the show and in the video game.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Keivonn Woodard appears as his brother, Sam, who is deaf on the series.

Keivonn Woodard at the world premiere of "The Last of Us" on the left versus how his character, Sam, appears on the show and in the video game.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Rutina Wesley will appear as Maria.

Rutina Wesley versus Maria in "The Last of Us."Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Vulture Festival, HBO, Naughty Dog

Scott Shepherd will play David, a leader of another settlement.

Scott Shepherd versus how his character, David, appears on the show and in the video game.Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic via Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

Troy Baker will appear as James, a member of David's group.

Troy Baker versus how his character, James, appears on the show and in the video game.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, HBO, Naughty Dog

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