The second season of The Last of Us has captured the attention of fans with the recreation of one of the most iconic scenes of the video game: The moment when Ellie performs an improvised concert for Dina, playing Take on Me de A-Ha. In the fourth episode, the performance by Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced has been acclaimed by its authenticity and emotionality, an effort in which the Showrunner Craig Mazin has promised to be as faithful as possible to the original material.
A scene that they knew should give it a special weight
Mazin mentioned during a conversation in Sony’s creator to creator program that since the beginning of production knew that he should include the music store scene, highlighting its importance within the narrative. “That scene was really special to me and left me a mark,” said Merced, who also expressed his emotional connection with music during filming.
Bella Ramsey, in addition to acting, prepared intensely to sing and touch the guitar, carrying out the entire process by itself. “The work he did was tremendous, because they are very good playing and singing at the same time,” said Mazin, emphasizing the authenticity he was looking for for the moment to feel genuine. The dynamics between Ramsey and Merced during filming was a key point; Both shared emotional moments that made the filming become a very special experience. “Your voice penetrated my heart,” Merced recalled on the impact of Ramsey’s interpretation.
The new episodes of The Last of Us are broadcast every Sunday in HBO and MAXand this adaptation continues to generate expectations between the audience, reaffirming its focus on telling deep and emotional stories.
