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The Last of Us has become one of the best OTT releases this year. And most importantly, the best gaming adaptation of all time. Everyone who saw the show has nothing but appreciation for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s portrayal of Joel and Ellie respectively. Pascal is a seasoned actor who has been in multiple critically praised series, but Ramsey is not to be ignored.

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Although first seen in Game of Thrones, her popularity skyrocketed after she was cast as Ellie in the television adaptation of The Last of Us. Both performers had one of the greatest performances in the program and demonstrated excellent on-screen chemistry. Now, Ramsey just revealed what led to the development of this bonding.

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Bella Ramsey talks about how she befriended Pedro Pascal

Bella Ramsey was just on the cover L’Officiel where she opened up about her friendship with co-star Pedro Pascal. She was nervous about making a strong first impression on Pascal because of the extensive filming schedule that spanned over a year, as well as the press run.

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Ramsey shared, “The minute that I actually let go of that pressure, we just bonded. He’s the best.” She praised her co-start even further, stating, “I felt instantly safe with him…He’s the best. He’s so kind and generous and we had a lot of fun. We were like two little kids messing about.”

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Fans of the veteran actor are familiar with his musical interests. Nico Parker, who played Sarah in the show, claimed that to befriend Pascal, you simply have to flatter him and tell him how much of a Prince fan you are. Bella Ramsey agreed with Parker, highlighting Pascal has great musical taste.

Music developed the bond between The Last of Us co-stars

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She thought that music was what connected her to Pascal. “Before we were confident with each other—when we were still shy—we would play each other songs,” Ramsey explained. The love of music undoubtedly united these two performers, as seen by the on-screen connection they displayed.

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The connection between the two was also well received by fans, as seen by the show’s critical accolades. Now, many have started fearing the future of Pascal in the series, as his video game counterpart dies. Pedro Pascal has stated the show will remain true to the source, making many fans sad.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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