Craig Mazin recalls that Joel’s death is part of the plan, but that Pedro Pascal is more active than ever in Hollywood
Those who have seen season 2 of The last of us We know there A scene that still does not allow us to sleep calmly. In the second episode, Joel – played by Pedro Pascal – is brutally assassinated by Abby, a character embodied by Kaitlyn Dever. The impact was so great among the fans that many continue to ask for the same in the networks: “Why did you kill Pedro Pascal?”
The answer comes directly from one of the managers of the series, Craig Mazinwho wanted to clarify the situation (and calm the spirits) in a recent panel organized by Variety.
“We don’t kill Pedro Pascal!”
With his usual tone between sarcastic and honest, Mazin said: “We don’t kill him. He is a man, he is alive. And it’s literally everything else!”. The stove of the series wanted to clarify that the decision to eliminate Joel already came from the original game of Bad dogand that they were only faithful to the material of origin. “Neil Druckmann did it first. Everyone lost their heads, and now he touched me to do it. I liked it very much, it was fantastic.”
For Mazin, the love for Pascal does not contradict the need to count A raw and honest storyeven if this implies goodbye to the protagonist. What is clear is that although Joel is no longer, Pascal is far from disappearing.
Pedro Pascal, the most omnipresent actor of the moment
It is true that it is difficult for us to say goodbye to Joel … but Pascal is everywhere. We will see it as Reed Richards en The Fantastic Four: First Stepsone of the great previews of the summer. Also, read Materialiststhe new of Celine SongDirector of the acclaimed Past screw.
And of course, Beskar’s dress will be wrapped again To interpret Din Djarin again in The Mandalorian and the Goguwhich already has a release date for 2026. If you like to see Pedro in “protective dad” mode, don’t worry: There is still a lot to have fun.
Without forgetting their iconic documents Narcos, The unbearable weight of the huge talentor game of ThronesWhere he played the unforgettable (and tragic) OberYn Martell.
The impact of Joel’s death and what comes later
The second season of The last of us Don’t go with the rodei. Joel’s death scores before and after, not only for Ellie, but also for the spectators. But beyond pain, this narrative decision It is the emotional motor of everything that will come later. Ellie (Bella Ramsey) Now begins his most difficult journey, led by the loss, the desire for justice and the moral complexity of the world who lives.
As with the video game, this part of the story Does not try to please, but to remove. Mazin and Druckmann knew it, and that’s why they decided to bet on narrative loyalty, also at the risk of breaking the heart.
Don’t cry for Joel … Celebrate Pedro
Yes, it was heartbreaking. Yes, we saw him arrive (if you played the video game). But no, Pedro Pascal is not dead. Indeed, He is probably the most requested actor today. If you need comfort, you just have to put any streaming platform. There will be there. With his voice, his charisma and his ability to excite.
So, as Mazin would say: “I don’t know what the problem is … if you are in everything!”. And while we wait for season 3 of The last of usWe can always see it where we like: On the screen, giving everything, I live and run.
