Fans watch game series come to life

ALEXA FALLS News Editor

The Last of Us is set in 2023, 20 years after an apocalypse occurred and caused a global pandemic. The series follows the two main characters, Joel Miller and Ellie Williams, and their journey through the post-apocalyptic world they are living in. Miller is played by Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal and Williams is portrayed by British actor Bella Ramsey.

Sophomore Deanna Zipp says, “I played both of the games last year and I really liked them, so I was excited to see there was a show coming out based on [The Last of Us].” She explains that the show portrays the game well for the most part. “Personality-wise, the two main characters, Ellie and Joel, are played really well.” She adds, “however, I think that the actor for Ellie looks a bit different than she does in the game. I do think that Bella Ramsey does a great job of acting like Ellie.”

Zipp says her favorite character is “Joel, he has such a sad backstory and I love seeing his relationship with Ellie develop as they get closer.” She also says, “I