It looks like the fans may be getting what they want. Fan-favorite for Ellie in the upcoming adaptation ofThe Last of Ushas expressed interest in playing the role.
The popular video game, set in a post-apocalyptic United States, is gettinga (delayed) sequel, hopefully later this year. While the TV series has also had its release date pushed back, that hasn’t stopped fans from discussing potential casting online.
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Ever since the news was released thatThe Last of Uswould be getting a TV show, Kaitlyn Dever has been at the top of severalfan-castingsfor the role of Ellie. Dever starred in bothBooksmartandUnbelievablelast year, putting her on the public radar. Interviewers asked her what her thoughts on the fan-cast were, and she responded positively. She stated, “I obviously have been seeing the Internet, and I’ve obviously been seeing a lot of [the fan casting] . . . I would absolutely love to do that.”
The Last of Us, besides being a widely successful game, has become more popular even outside the gaming community. The game was recentlyincluded as an answerto a question in the popular trivia showJeopardy. And HBO announcing their plans to adapt the game into a show means that the game has the potential to reach even more potential players. HBO broughtGame of Thrones, an already popular fantasy book series, into becoming one of the most well-known modern TV shows.
Dever also said that she was a big fan ofThe Last of Us, and that she enjoyed playing it with her father.The Last of Usis definitely a game that deserves an adaptation made by people passionate about the original game, and it looks like Dever is one of them. Fans are excited about both the game and the upcoming adapation, even leading one fan to create amock-up intro sequencefor the show.
However, nothing is confirmed yet. While it’s clear that many people believe Dever has the right look and acting chops for the part, the decision will ultimately come down to the producers of the show. Whoever ends up playing Ellie, hopefully she ends up bringing justice to sucha great character.
The Last of Uswas remastered on July 30, 2025 for the PS4.
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