The Last of Us Cast (2023)
HBO | Drama, Action, Horror | 1 Season | Based on the Naughty Dog Video Game
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.
Main Cast
Pedro Pascal
Joel Miller
A hardened survivor tasked with smuggling Ellie across a post-apocalyptic United States
Bella Ramsey
Ellie Williams
A 14-year-old orphan who may be the key to creating a cure for the infection
Gabriel Luna
Tommy Miller
Joel's younger brother, a former Firefly who has found a new community
Anna Torv
Tess Servopoulos
Joel's smuggling partner and close confidante in the Boston Quarantine Zone
Nick Offerman
Bill
A survivalist living alone in his heavily fortified town (Episode 3)
Murray Bartlett
Frank
Bill's partner who brings love and humanity to their isolated existence (Episode 3)
Lamar Johnson
Henry Burrell
A survivor protecting his younger brother Sam in Kansas City
Keivonn Montreal Woodard
Sam Burrell
Henry's deaf younger brother, forms a bond with Ellie
Recurring & Guest Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Parker | Sarah Miller | Joel's daughter, appears in the outbreak flashback | Episode 1 |
| Merle Dandridge | Marlene | Leader of the Fireflies resistance group | Episodes 1, 9 |
| Melanie Lynskey | Kathleen Coghlan | Ruthless leader of the Kansas City resistance | Episodes 4-5 |
| Jeffrey Pierce | Perry | Kathleen's right-hand man in Kansas City | Episodes 4-5 |
| Rutina Wesley | Maria Miller | Tommy's wife and leader of the Jackson community | Episode 6 |
| Graham Greene | Marlon | Member of the Wyoming community | Episode 6 |
| Scott Shepherd | David | Charismatic preacher of a desperate group of survivors | Episode 8 |
| Troy Baker | James | David's right-hand man (original Joel voice actor) | Episode 8 |
| Ashley Johnson | Anna Williams | Ellie's mother (original Ellie voice actress) | Episode 9 |
| Storm Reid | Riley Abel | Ellie's best friend and first love | Episode 7 |
| John Hannah | Dr. Newman | FEDRA doctor in Boston | Episode 2 |
| Brendan Fletcher | Robert | Black market dealer who crosses Joel and Tess | Episode 1 |
Production Team
Craig Mazin
Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Neil Druckmann
Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Carolyn Strauss
Executive Producer
Evan Wells
Executive Producer
Asad Qizilbash
Executive Producer
Carter Swan
Executive Producer
Episode Directors
- Craig Mazin - Episodes 1, 9
- Neil Druckmann - Episodes 2, 7
- Peter Hoar - Episodes 3, 5
- Jeremy Webb - Episodes 4, 6
- Liza Johnson - Episode 7
- Ali Abbasi - Episode 9
Awards & Recognition
Emmy Awards 2023
- 8 Emmy wins including Outstanding Guest Actor (Nick Offerman)
- 24 total nominations
Golden Globe Awards
- Best Television Series – Drama (Nominated)
- Best Actor – Pedro Pascal (Nominated)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor (Pedro Pascal)
- Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble
Season 2 Update
The Last of Us has been renewed for Season 2, which will adapt elements from The Last of Us Part II video game. New cast members include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, and Young Mazino as Jesse. Catherine O'Hara has also joined the cast. Season 2 is expected to premiere in 2025.