Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Fans Are Bummed by Pedro Pascal’s The Last of Us Casting as Joel
Pedro Pascal’s casting as Joel Miller in HBO’s The Final of Us collection has followers of The Mandalorian fairly excited, however there are various Recreation of Thrones followers feeling disillusioned that it wasn’t Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Final week, phrase broke that Pascal had formally been forged as Joel to co-star within the collection alongside Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Like Coster-Waldau, each are additionally oddly sufficient Recreation of Thrones alum.
Previous to the latest casting information, many followers have been campaigning for Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to land the function of Joel. Along with proving his performing chops on Recreation of Thrones, the actor can be broadly perceived to look a lot like the unique online game model of the character. As maybe the frontrunner with numerous followers of The Final of Us to play the half within the HBO collection, Coster-Waldau had additionally been featured in a wide range of fan artwork imagining him as Joel Miller.
“Pedro Pascal is an amazing actor no question (I really loved his performance as Oberyn Martell), but I also wish they considered Nikolaj Coster-Waldau,” a fan on Twitter wrote. “I often see him voted by TLOU fans to play Joel. I hope this adaptation still turns out great though.”
Pedro Pascal is a tremendous actor no query (I actually beloved his efficiency as Oberyn Martell), however I additionally want they thought-about Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. I usually see him voted by TLOU followers to play Joel. I hope this adaptation nonetheless seems nice although.
— GWEN (@gwenmilvar) February 17, 2021
“I wanted Nikolaj to be Joel,” one other fan places it, including a crying face emoji.
I needed nikolaj to be Joel 😭 pic.twitter.com/exuR8nfK4d
— Pau✨ (@rkidbeatles) February 16, 2021
“Hugely disappointed that #Pedropascal is playing Joel! My favourite choice was always Nikolaj Coster-Waldau,” one other tweet reads.
Massively disillusioned that #Pedropascal is taking part in Joel! My favorite alternative was at all times Nikolaj Coster-Waldau pic.twitter.com/bU3eTD6ci9
— Simon.J.Morris 🏴 (@simonjohnmorris) February 16, 2021
Others are extra optimistic about Pedro’s casting, even when they’re disillusioned that Nikolaj wasn’t picked. As one fan tweeted, “Watched Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in The Silencing. He would have made a great Joel for The Last of Us on HBO. No offense to Pedro Pascal though, I’m sure he’ll be great as well.”
Watched Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in The Silencing. He would have made an ideal Joel for The Final of Us on HBO. No offense to Pedro Pascal although, I am certain he’ll be nice as effectively. #TLOU
— Avrin Ross 🎇👨🏾💻📲 (@8bitavrin) February 15, 2021
And one other fan writes, “I loved Pedro in GoT, but still believe Nikolaj Coster-Waldau would have been a way better Joel, a practical cynical sorta broken old man who learns how to care & love again with Ellie.”
I beloved Pedro in GoT, however nonetheless consider Nikolaj Coster-Waldau would have been a approach higher Joel, a sensible cynical sorta damaged previous man who learns the way to care & love once more with Ellie pic.twitter.com/6XTP8fGnVK
— Ahmed Nabeeh (@ahmednabieh28) February 15, 2021
For what it is price, there’s nonetheless an opportunity Coster-Waldau may seem in The Final of Us. Some followers say that the following smartest thing can be to nonetheless forged him within the function of Tommy, Joel’s brother within the unique recreation. At the moment, there isn’t any indication that Tommy will even be included within the collection or that Coster-Waldau can be in consideration for the half, however some followers are nonetheless calling for his casting as Tommy.
“I’m amped that Pedro Pascal is gonna be Joel in The Last of Us but Nikolaj Coster-Waldau better be Tommy,” mentioned one fan.
I am amped that Pedro Pascal is gonna be Joel in The Final of Us however Nikolaj Coster-Waldau higher be Tommy.
— Jon (@jbamf1993) February 15, 2021
One other tweet reads, “at least nikolaj as tommy? Please?? :(“
at the least nikolaj as tommy? please??:(
— 𝖆𝖗𝖎 ᵗˡᵒᵘ🌿 (@mckinrdj) February 12, 2021
HBO’s The Final of Us is being written by Neil Druckmann, the unique recreation’s author and artistic director, alongside Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin. Kantemir Balagov can be set to direct the primary episode of the difference. It is not but clear when filming will start or when the collection will make it to HBO. For extra from Coster-Waldau, he will be seen in final 12 months’s The Silencing and also will star within the upcoming film In opposition to the Ice.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was such a well-liked web alternative AND was in a film final 12 months the place his character just about seems like Joel however they went with Pedro? pic.twitter.com/Gi0WCNQWcT
— 𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍 (@EmanKhaotik) February 15, 2021
I like Pedro however i want they’d chosen Nikolaj Waldau as Joel within the upcoming Final of Us television collection.. i imply look.. pic.twitter.com/9SbKnDKIax
— Abe. (@Weirdo_95) February 14, 2021
Lol Twitter arguments.
I’d say each Pedro and Nikolaj are rattling advantageous actors, so within the case of equal performing means, let’s attempt to go for somebody with a more in-depth resemblance to the character. On this case, I too would fairly see Nikolaj be Joel.
— Fourthirteen (Robert) (@_Fourthirteen) February 14, 2021
Pedro Pascal sure however not Bella Ramsey can’t actually see her Ellie sorry nothing towards this younger actress… however I feel Kaitlyn Dever would of been a more sensible choice and for Joel Nikolaj Coster-Waldau my two picks
— GeekedUpLive (@GeekedUpLive) February 17, 2021
Appears to be like nothing like Joel
— Argon (@LazerTripleFIVE) February 16, 2021
Nikolaj seems all the pieces like Joel.
