Torv takes the role of Tess, a pivotal part from the original games.
TheFringealum will play Tess, who’s described as a smuggler and hardened survivor in a post-pandemic world.
He has a close relationship with Tess, who operates in the black market of this community.
Anna Torv joins HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ as Tess.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage; Naughty Dog
Together, they’ve become known by the local criminal underworld for their ruthlessness.
This mission soon becomes much more than they were prepared for.
It’s unclear at this point how this backstory will translate into the show.
The Mandalorian’sPedro Pascalstars inThe Last of Usseries as Joel, opposite hisGame of Thronescostar Bella Ramsey as Ellie.
Netflix, however, isleaving the door openshould he want to revisit in the future.
Kantemir Balagov directs the pilot episode, which will start principal photography soon in Alberta, Canada.
Other directors include Jasmila Zbanic and Ali Abbasi.
