Here's Your Guide To Almost Every Character Featured In HBO's "The Last Of Us"

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OK, so can we talk about The Last of Us?

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us
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It premiered on HBO over the weekend and delivered a season opener that left fans captivated from the start. Not to mention, it was the second biggest debut for HBO in 13 years.

Nico Parker and Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us
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With true-to-the-game details to *that* heartbreaking moment in Episode 1, there's going to be a lot more to unpack in the weeks ahead.

Anna Torv and Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us
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If you're loving the cast so far as much as everyone else is, here's a guide to who's who this season. Take a look:

To start, Pedro Pascal plays Joel.

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us
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But you might know him best as the Mandalorian.

Grogu and Pedro Pascal in The Mandalorian
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Bella Ramsey plays Ellie.

Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us
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She's an HBO alum after appearing as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones.

Bella Ramsey in Game of Thrones
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Gabriel Luna plays Tommy.

Gabriel Luna in The Last of Us
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You may have seen him in 2019 as Gabriel/REV-9 in Terminator: Dark Fate.

Gabriel Luna in Terminator: Dark Fate
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Anna Torv plays Tess.

Pedro Pascal and Anna Torv in The Last of Us
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With 100 episodes under her belt, one of Anna's most famous roles was Olivia in Fringe.

Anna Torv in Fringe
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Merle Dandridge plays Marlene.

Merle Danbridge in The Last of Us
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But did you know she also served as the voice of Marlene in the video game versions of The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II?

Merle Dandridge on the red carpet
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Nico Parker plays Joel's daughter Sarah.

Nico Parker in The Last of Us
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In 2021, she was cast as Zoe in Reminiscence.

Nico Parker in Reminiscence
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Melanie Lynskey plays Kathleen.

Melanie Lynskey on the red carpet
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If you've tuned in for Yellowjackets, you'll know her as Shauna.

Melanie Lynskey in Yellowjackets
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Murray Bartlett plays Frank.

Murray Bartlett on the red carpet
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He's yet another HBO alum with a credit as Armond in Season 1 of The White Lotus.

Murray Bartlett in The White Lotus
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Nick Offerman plays Bill.

Nick Offerman on the red carpet
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But you probably recognize him as Ron Swanson after he starred in more than 100 episodes of Parks and Recreation.

Nick Offerman in Parks and Recreation
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Storm Reid plays Riley.

Storm Reid on the red carpet
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She's also no stranger to HBO after landing her role as Gia in Euphoria.

Storm Reid in Euphoria
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Lamar Johnson plays Henry.

Lamar Johnson on the red carpet
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He was recently seen in Brother where he played a character named Michael.

Lamar Johnson in Brother
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Keivonn Woodard plays Sam.

Keivonn Woodard on the red carpet
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The Last of Us is actually his first major TV role.

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Graham Greene plays Marlon.

Graham Greene in The Last of Us
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Rewind to 1990 when he played Kicking Bird in Dances with Wolves.

Kevin Costner and Graham Greene in Dances with Wolves
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Ashley Johnson plays Anna.

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Fun fact: She voiced Ellie in both video game installments for The Last of Us. Outside of that, you may also know her as Patterson in Blindspot.

Ashley Johnson in Blindspot
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Rutina Wesley plays Maria.

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She's another cast member with HBO roots after portraying Tara in True Blood.

Rutina Wesley at San Diego Comic Con in 2014
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Elaine Miles plays Florence.

Elaine Miles in The Last of Us
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In the early '90s, she appeared in over 100 episodes of Northern Exposure as Marilyn.

Elaine Miles in Northern Exposure
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Jeffrey Pierce plays Perry.

Jeffrey Pierce on the red carpet
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He originally served as the voice of Tommy, making him another alum of the video game franchise.

Jeffrey Pierce and Gabriel Luna on the red carpet
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And finally, Troy Baker plays James.

Troy Baker on the red carpet
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Like many of his fellow cast mates with ties to the game that inspired it all, you'll know him as the OG voice of Joel.

Pedro Pascal and Troy Baker on the red carpet
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What do you think of The Last of Us Season 1 premiere? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us
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