Bella Ramsey Reveals Toughest Scene in 'The Last of Us' Season 2

Bella Ramsey, who portrays Ellie in 'The Last of Us' season 2, revealed that the hardest scene for them to film was in episode 3, where Ellie mourns Joel's death by crying in his closet. Ramsey explained that crying on camera is especially difficult because they rarely cry in front of others, making the emotionally charged scene challenging to perform on a busy set. To connect with the character's grief, Ramsey chose to recall happy memories shared with co-star Pedro Pascal, rather than drawing on personal sad experiences, as this approach helped them stay true to Ellie's emotional state. The scene's impact was heightened by the intertwined bond between Ramsey and Pascal both on and off screen. Showrunner Craig Mazin has also hinted that more intense moments for Ellie are forthcoming this season. The series continues to closely follow the narrative and emotional beats of the original video game, with only minor changes.