Who voices Joel in The Last of Us?
Ever since its initial release in 2013 for the PlayStation 3, The Last of Us has captured the hearts of gamers throughout the world, thanks to its gripping narrative and dark post-apocalyptic setting. Over the years, the series has received a remaster and a subsequent remake for modern platforms.
One of the key points of attraction to a story is its characters, and Joel remains an iconic protagonist throughout his stay in both The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II. He went through several revisions and castings before finalization due to his relationship with Ellie in the game.
Note: Minor spoilers for The Last of Us will follow. Viewer discretion is advised.
Joel was truly brought to life by the veteran voice actor and musician, Troy Baker. He is well-known for the multitude of roles he played in several iconic video games, some of which include the Batman, Joker, Booker DeWitt, and Talion, among others. He also took on the role of Sam Drake in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.
Troy Baker is also known for his contributions in several anime, films, and as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the alternative rock band, Tripp Fontaine.
Meanwhile, HBO’s The Last of Us TV-series adaptation features Pedro Pascal as Joel. He has taken on a Joel who is more vulnerable than in the video games.
Pedro is a Chilean and American actor, known for his roles in various TV series and movies such as the Game of Thrones and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).
Joel Miller is the protagonist that players control in the first game, and a supporting character for the sequel, Part II. Created by Neil Druckmann, he is described as a morally complex character, who is aimed to be relatable and grounded-to-life for the player.
During the events of the first
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