Share this @internewscast.com

The Last of Us Season 2 concludes with an intense shootout in what is intended to be a joyful place. The HBO show’s second season reaches its climax as Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) discovers the whereabouts of Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who is in hiding with friends Dina (Isabela Merced), Jesse (Young Mazino), and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) at a local Seattle theater. Gunfire rings out, and at least one of our protagonists falls victim. A space meant for music, art, and refuge is now transformed into the newest battleground of The Last of Us.

Despite this, the cast and crew of The Last of Us capitalized on the venue before shooting the final, intense scene of Season 2. Gabriel Luna, star of the series, disclosed to DECIDER that he, Bella Ramsey, and some crew members held an impromptu concert at Vancouver’s York Theatre as production was setting in.

“On the Sunday before we started filming on that set, we organized a big jam session,” Gabriel Luna shared, mentioning the variety of instruments played by the show’s AD, sound engineer, and others. “Many of us, the cast and crew, gathered at the York Theatre — a beautiful venue in downtown Vancouver — performing for an eager audience made up of our crew who were moving in that day.”

Luna revealed that The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey particularly blew him away with their performance.

“Bella played a great version of ‘Linger’ by the Cranberries that I really love,” Luna said.

Wide shot of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) playing guitar on stage in 'The Last of Us' Season 2
Photo: HBO

Fans of The Last of Us were treated to a tease of Ramsey’s talent back in Season 2 Episode 4. In that episode, Ellie and Dina take shelter in a Seattle music store. Ellie plays an acoustic version of Ah-ha’s “Take On Me.” It’s a beautiful performance, but one that Merced told DECIDER doesn’t highlight Ramsey’s full talents.

“Bella is an amazing singer,” Merced said. “So they told Bella, like, ‘You have to kind of tone down your skills a little bit, bro. Like, you’ve got to sound like you don’t actually have as much talent as you do.’” 

According to Luna, music has been the way The Last of Us cast has bonded since the very beginning. “Last season, Bella and I would play kind of originals that we wrote for each other, just to get some feedback,” Luna said. “And then this year, we did a lot of the same.”

“I bring my guitar to work and the first season there was only a handful of people that I let touch my guitar — actually, probably just [Bella],” he said. “But this year we have so many more. Young plays, Isabela plays. Tati [Gabrielle], Ariela [Barer], Spencer [Lord], they all play. So there’s a lot more people allowed to play my guitar now.”

When DECIDER asked Isabela Merced if she contributed to the York Theatre concert, she confessed she didn’t even know about it — but for a rather cool reason.

“Oh, I think I was filming Superman,” Merced said, referring to her role playing Hawkgirl in the upcoming summer blockbuster, “but that man will put on a concert anywhere.”

“[Gabriel Luna] will perform anywhere. He just needs a guitar and he’ll just start singing for hours. It is the most entertaining thing.”

So Bella Ramsey has a killer Cranberries cover she’s sitting on, but what did Gabriel Luna play?

“We played a bunch of Nirvana songs and I played ‘Rumble’ by Link Wray. Yeah, so we just jammed out,” Luna said. “That’s a really great memory.”

And we have to imagine that fans of The Last of Us might need some good memories associated with that theater after watching the Season 2 finale.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Liam and Noel Gallagher Reunited: A Heartfelt Moment in Manchester

Liam and Noel Gallagher were hand-in-hand as they kicked off the first of…

White House Criticizes ‘The View’s Ana Navarro Over Remarks About Alligator Alcatraz: They Say She “Couldn’t Be More Misguided”

The White House has released a harsh statement in response to The…

Reflecting on the Balloon Boy Hoax That Captivated the Nation and Stirred Up Controversy

Up, up, and away. On October 15, 2009, millions tuned in to…

Blake Lively Claims Justin Baldoni Plans to Turn Deposition Into a ‘Spectacle’

Blake Lively is getting ready to face tough inquiries from Justin Baldoni’s…

85-Year-Old James Bond Icon Seen with Nurse Following Dementia Announcement

The Australian actor who once portrayed the iconic 007 character was seen…

Rick Springfield Playfully Teases ‘Today’ Host Craig Melvin for Yawning: “Am I Losing Your Interest?”

Today Show anchor Craig Melvin got called out on his own show…

Leonardo DiCaprio Steals the Spotlight on a Sweltering Day 12 at Wimbledon

Hollywood’s leading actors were front and center at the men’s semi-finals, with…

Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano Fight: Schedule, Lineup, and Viewing Details

Broadcasted live from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City,…

“‘Smoke’ Episode 4 cranks up the intensity with a shocking streaking scene and a twisted portrayal by Taron Egerton”

Every episode of Smoke on Apple TV+ is packed with unexpected turns,…

Rita Ora Rocks a Fashion-Forward Look in Ralph Lauren’s White Skater Skirt

 She never misses a beat when it comes to her fashion choices. …