The Internet is a place where some people take advantage of anonymity and/or communication from a distant point to express hate comments. On a recurring basis, public figures are victims of this unfortunate situation. In the specific case of the actors, lately they have been exposed to meaningless criticism because a part of the audience does not agree with the choice of the cast. Unfortunately, the series of The Last of Usof which we already shared our criticism, was not free of these problems.
When it was announced who would be the actors responsible for playing Ellie and Joel in the series of The Last of Us, the negative opinions did not wait. A part of the public pointed out that Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey They don’t look like the characters in the video game.. As if the physical aspect were the only important thing when trying to create an adaptation…
Although this type of signaling is the order of the day in multiple productions, there comes a time when some people decide to cross the line into shameful territory. That is, they begin to perform personal attacks against the actors. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey sadly had to deal with the hate of misfits in need of attention.
In an interview with The New York TimesBella Ramsey acknowledged that the negative comments for being cast as Ellie in The Last of UsThey really affected her. Even she felt insecure and came to question whether accepting the role had been the right decision.
“This is the first time I’ve had a negative reaction to anything. There were times when I found it funny. After a 10-minute session of scrolling through the screen, I would put my phone down and say to myself: ‘Maybe that was a bad idea. ‘”.
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey still doesn’t fully accept herself as Ellie
In the case of Pedro Pascal, his extensive career in Hollywood has surely given him enough experience to face those moments. Without that meaning, of course, that he should tolerate them.
However, when the personal attacks are directed towards an actress of just 19 years, the matter changes. Bella Ramsey is not unknown in the world of television. The extraordinary role of her as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones catapulted his fame and career. Of course, she didn’t expect that getting his first big leading role would also mean being the target of hurtful messages.
The good news is that Bella Ramsey, surely with the support of loved ones and members of the production of The Last of Us, began to move forward. Of course, he admits that there are still some insecurities in your head.
“I’ve recently accepted that I’m Ellie, that I can do it, and that I’m a good actress. But this will last a few weeks, and then I’ll go back to thinking I’m terrible. It’s a process.”
Bella Ramsey
The creators of The Last of Us They were clear from the start
Despite the foregoing, for those responsible for The Last of Us there was never any doubt that Bella Ramsey should play Ellie. Neil Druckmann, showrunner of the series and one of the masterminds behind the video game, spoke about it: “We were looking for a specific combination of contradictions: someone who could be funny and outlandish, violent and rude.”
And then he saw the video of Bella Ramsey’s audition. After that, Druckmann was clear about it; he had found the protagonist. “I didn’t see Bella acting like Ellie, I saw Ellie”he pointed.
The Last of Us premieres on January 15 (16 in Spain) exclusively on HBO Max.