Los Angeles, CA – Pedro Pascal, known for his role as Joel in HBO’s “The Last Of Us”, recently won the Male TV Star of the Year award at the People’s Choice Awards. Following this fan vote victory, he also secured the SAG Award for Male Actor In a Drama Series, marking his first major industry recognition. These wins come after losing out at previous awards shows this season.
Accepting his SAG Award, Pascal humorously expressed surprise at his win, joking about being drunk on stage. Later on, he shared that he was genuinely taken aback by the recognition, even getting emotional backstage with his publicists.
Flying in from Vancouver where Season 2 of “The Last of Us” is currently in production, Pascal discussed the progress of filming. He praised the dedication and focus of the cast and crew, highlighting co-creator/executive producer Craig Mazin and co-lead Bella Ramsey for their guidance and leadership.
Returning to reprise his role as Joel for Season 2, Pascal described the experience as both new and inspiring. He emphasized the original authorship of the series and the opportunity to work under Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the co-creator of the game.
Season 2 of “The Last of Us” will feature new cast additions, including Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, and Young Mazino. Directors Mazin and Druckmann will be joined by a talented team to bring the popular video game adaptation to life.
Pascal’s success and the ongoing production of “The Last of Us” reflect the dedication and talent behind the scenes. As the series continues to develop, fans can anticipate new storylines and characters in the upcoming season.