In a recent interview with the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, series creator Craig Mazin revealed that there was another actor considered for the role of Joel Miller in the live-action adaptation of “The Last of Us.” While Pedro Pascal ultimately landed the role, Mazin admitted that he had a casual chat with Matthew McConaughey about the possibility. However, Mazin made it clear that Pascal was always his top choice and he is very satisfied with his decision.
Mazin also addressed rumors that Mahershala Ali was in talks for the role, clarifying that he never spoke to Ali about it. He emphasized that Pedro Pascal was his first choice from the beginning.
Interestingly, it was initially uncertain whether Pascal would be available for the role. Mazin received a call from Pascal’s agent, informing him that the actor might actually be available. After sending Pascal the script, the two had their first meeting via Zoom, which Mazin described as a wonderful experience. Pascal was blown away by the script and immediately showed empathy for the character.
Despite being warned about the intense and lengthy filming process in Alberta, Canada, Pascal was determined to take on the role. His passion for the scripts convinced Mazin that he was the perfect fit for Joel Miller.
While it’s intriguing to imagine an alternate universe where Matthew McConaughey played Joel, Mazin expressed his satisfaction with the version they created with Pedro Pascal. The live-action adaptation of “The Last of Us” is highly anticipated by fans, and Pascal’s portrayal of Joel Miller is sure to be a highlight of the series.
What convinced Craig Mazin that Pedro Pascal was the perfect fit for the role of Joel Miller despite initial uncertainty about his availability
In a recent interview with the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, series creator Craig Mazin dropped some interesting tidbits about the casting process for the live-action adaptation of “The Last of Us.” While Pedro Pascal ultimately secured the role of Joel Miller, Mazin revealed that he had chatted with Matthew McConaughey about the possibility as well. However, Mazin was quick to clarify that Pascal was always his top choice and he couldn’t be happier with how things turned out.
Addressing rumors that Mahershala Ali was in talks for the role, Mazin made it clear that he never had any discussions with Ali about it. Pedro Pascal was Mazin’s first choice right from the start.
Interestingly, there was some uncertainty surrounding Pascal’s availability for the role initially. Mazin received a call from Pascal’s agent, who mentioned that the actor might actually be free. After sending Pascal the script, the two had their first Zoom meeting, which Mazin described as a wonderful experience. Pascal was genuinely impressed by the script and immediately connected with the character on an emotional level.
Despite being warned about the demanding and time-consuming filming process in Canada’s Alberta, Pascal was determined to take on the role. His unwavering passion for the scripts convinced Mazin that he was the perfect fit for Joel Miller.
While it’s intriguing to imagine an alternate universe where Matthew McConaughey played Joel, Mazin expressed his complete satisfaction with the version they created with Pedro Pascal. Fans are eagerly awaiting the live-action adaptation of “The Last of Us,” and Pascal’s portrayal of Joel Miller is expected to be a standout performance in the series.
Such a fascinating article! I had no idea that there was another actor in the running for the role of Joel in ‘The Last of Us.’ It’s always intriguing to hear about the alternative casting choices that could have changed the entire dynamics of a game or a movie. Kudos to Troy Baker for a phenomenal performance as Joel!
Oh wow, now I can’t imagine anyone other than Troy Baker as Joel Miller in ‘The Last of Us.’ He truly brought so much depth and emotion to the character.