Storm Reid Warns Fans That Her "The Last of Us" Episode May Leave Them "Heartbroken"

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Although we're only three weeks into its release, HBO's The Last of Us is already a smash hit for the network. The premiere of its fourth episode earned 7.5 million viewers across HBO Max and real-time cable broadcasts, and per Nielsen's TV ratings, viewership was up 17% from its third episode and 60% above the series premiere on January 15. Thanks to an already dedicated fanbase from the PlayStation video game series of the same name, the series continues to draw viewers in and even got greenlit for a second season.

Euphoria actress Storm Reid is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of the beloved series as Riley, Ellie's best friend who she met in the military's prep school in the quarantine zone. Per CinemaBlend, Riley was initially introduced in The Last of Us: Left Behind expansion pack and in the franchise's comic book series, The Last of Us: American Dreams.

While promoting her new movie, Missing, the 19-year-old actress opened up about her guest role on the HBO series and how she feels about being part of it. She also hinted that fans may be "heartbroken" after watching the episode where Riley is introduced.

"It means the world. I am so fortunate and so grateful to be a part of The Last of Us universe now, to be able to embody Riley, a character that people love, especially the union of Ellie and Riley," Storm told CinemaBlend. "I think people are going to be heartbroken when they watch our episode. But it's so beautiful, and Bella [Ramsey] is wildly talented. To be able to just work with that whole team, with Neil [Druckmann], with Craig [Mazin], everybody is just amazing. So I'm so grateful to be a part of The Last of Us."

It's unclear whether Storm will appear in episode five or six of The Last of Us, but we'll be keeping our eyes peeled to watch Ellie and Riley's story unfold.

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