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[kyliethicc]

From an interview with actor Murray Bartlett, who is also cast in the show.

Murray Bartlett: ‘Filming The White Lotus in lockdown felt like a TV summer camp’ | Television | The Guardian

The Australian actor on creating his character Armond, the magic of Tales of the City and <em>that</em> meme-inspiring suitcase scene

amp.theguardian.com

Q - "Next up is The Last of Us, HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama based on the video game. What can you tell us about it?"

A - "It’s co-created by Craig Mazin, who did Chernobyl. The scripts he’s written blew my head off. It’s an epic show, but beautifully human and intimate. We filmed it in Calgary. A lot of my scenes are with Nick Offerman. Playing off him was awesome."

edit - He's playing Bill. They recast.

 

[Classicrockfan]

 

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[Edgelord79]

Interesting casting choice.

 

[Stitch]

 

[kyliethicc]

Interesting casting choice.

Yeah he's got range, so it'll be interesting if he is playing a serious or funny character

 

[Jaybe]

I liked him in Good Omens…

 

[EDMIX]

Yeah he's got range, so it'll be interesting if he is playing a serious or funny character

Agreed, he is likely playing Bill

 

[Aenima]

Agreed, he is likely playing Bill

Lol, exactly my toughts. Cant think of any other character that fits him better.

 

[azertydu91]

Agreed, he is likely playing Bill

Lol, exactly my toughts. Cant think of any other character that fits him better.

The first thing I thought too, if that whom he'll play then it is definitely a good choice.

 

[CitizenZ]

Well, I mean, not surprising.

 

[Edgelord79]

Yeah he's got range, so it'll be interesting if he is playing a serious or funny character

I could see him playing a bit of a psycho. Like Lithgow in Cliffhanger, but more serious.

 

[Raonak]

It's gotta be bill right?

 

[kyliethicc]

Agreed, he is likely playing Bill

Lol, exactly my toughts. Cant think of any other character that fits him better.

The first thing I thought too, if that whom he'll play then it is definitely a good choice.

It's gotta be bill right?

Apparently Con O’Neill has been cast as Bill.

Murray Bartlett is Frank.

Idk who Offerman is playing. Friend of Bill?

 

[CrimsonSquall]

Apparently Con O’Neill has been cast as Bill.

Murray Bartlett is Frank.

Idk who Offerman is playing. Friend of Bill?

What if he’s playing one of the characters written in the notes we never got to see past page entries?

 

[SlimySnake]

Wow. I thought Abby would only be cast in the second season.

 

[TrueLegend]

He should play Abby. It will be literally lit.

 

[EDMIX]

Apparently Con O’Neill has been cast as Bill.

Murray Bartlett is Frank.

Idk who Offerman is playing. Friend of Bill?

oh wow I didn't know that, this cast is pretty solid.

 

[BusierDonkey]

Odd choice for Abby, but a brave one too.

 

[cormack12]

Source: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/last-of-us-hbo-series-cast-nick-offerman-bill-1235128002/

“The Last of Us” series at HBO has tapped Nick Offerman to play Bill in a recasting.

Con O’Neill had previously been announced for the guest starring role, but according to an individual with knowledge of the situation, he was forced to bow out of the show due to a scheduling conflict. Offerman will appear as Bill alongside Murray Bartlett as Frank, two post-pandemic survivalists living alone in their own isolated town.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

Doesn't really fit, with all the flowers.

 

[Gameplaylover]

That is actually a decent choice. Still can't get over Bella Ramsey as Ellie.

 

[drotahorror]

They should have just used the original voice actor. HBO have already done stuff with W Earl Brown before.

 

[Con-Z-epT]

Still can't get over Bella Ramsey as Ellie.

As long as she acts decently. But sure, from the look of her it is totally weird.

 

[AJUMP23]

I hope he respects wood.

 

[Walter Matthau]

He might not have the resume, but I can definitely see him playing a darker character and pulling it off.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Fucking knew it.

 

[GymWolf]

Best casting so far.

He is perfect for the fat grumpy role.

 

[Danteyke223]

He might not have the resume, but I can definitely see him playing a darker character and pulling it off.

He was awesome in Devs

 

[The Eradicator]

Not sure why they didn't get W Earl Brown, who voiced Bill in the game, and already has worked with HBO before on Deadwood.

 

[mckmas8808]

Perfect recasting!

 

[Spaceman292]

As long as she acts decently. But sure, from the look of her it is totally weird.

She's a small pale teenage girl with freckles and brown hair. What more do you want?

 

[mckmas8808]

Yep! Many in this thread were right.

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/ron-swanson-nick-offerman-will-be-playing-bill-from-the-last-of-us.1625530/#post-265180203

 

[Con-Z-epT]

She's a small pale teenage girl with freckles and brown hair. What more do you want?

Good acting is more important than the look and i care more about that.

 

[Sosokrates]

Great casting imo.

 

[bitbydeath]

Now recast Joel and Ellie!

 

[kyliethicc]

Yeah problem solved they recast Bill.

 

[Outlier]

Not sure why they didn't get W Earl Brown, who voice Bill in the game, and already has worked with HBO before on Deadwood.

Most likely his age and physical capabilities.

 

[elcapitano]

Not sure why they didn't get W Earl Brown, who voice Bill in the game, and already has worked with HBO before on Deadwood.

Could be scheduling conflict, could be anything really.

It's why people probably shouldn't certain casting atleast without seeing how it turns out.

There might be a million reasons why a certain actors or actresses couldn't be got.

Hell even though I'm very unsure of Bella for Ellie a lot of the other suggestions are people who are like 25 so I would fail to see how that would work as well.

I

 

[kyliethicc]

 

[The Eradicator]

Most likely his age and physical capabilities.

Nick Offerman is only a few years younger

 

[cormack12]

The Last of Us’ Nick Offerman Casting Makes Sense (But It’s Problematic)

Recasting Bill has some pros and cons.

screenrant.com

The Last of Us’ Nick Offerman Casting Makes Sense (But It’s Problematic)​

.....while the casting is perfect for the character, it is also potentially problematic.

Offerman’s well-established talent for playing cantankerous characters who are sometimes stoic and at other times aggressive in an understated and impatient way (see: Parks and Recreation). However, in the video game of The Last of Us, Bill is clearly gay. While it is only a small aspect of a well-developed character, Nick Offerman’s casting as Bill plays into the longstanding issues of apparently straight actors taking on queer roles. At its worst, this can lead to stereotyped or offensive portrayals of the LGBTQ+ community, but even at its best, it prevents a queer actor from receiving an LGBTQ+ role and being a part of their own community’s representation.

 

[Yoboman]

The Last of Us’ Nick Offerman Casting Makes Sense (But It’s Problematic)

Recasting Bill has some pros and cons.

screenrant.com

The Last of Us’ Nick Offerman Casting Makes Sense (But It’s Problematic)​

.....while the casting is perfect for the character, it is also potentially problematic.

Offerman’s well-established talent for playing cantankerous characters who are sometimes stoic and at other times aggressive in an understated and impatient way (see: Parks and Recreation). However, in the video game of The Last of Us, Bill is clearly gay. While it is only a small aspect of a well-developed character, Nick Offerman’s casting as Bill plays into the longstanding issues of apparently straight actors taking on queer roles. At its worst, this can lead to stereotyped or offensive portrayals of the LGBTQ+ community, but even at its best, it prevents a queer actor from receiving an LGBTQ+ role and being a part of their own community’s representation.

Im at the point where I think these idiots don't believe any of this shit, its just an easy click bait headline.