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Here, Baker breaks down the nuance of his character’s psyche, working with Bella Ramsey and the cultural relevance ofDEADLINE: This year marks the 10anniversary of The Last of Us video game, along with the third anniversary of the game sequel. Considering that you’ve originated the role of Joel, inarguably one of the most iconic characters in video game history, how has it been stepping back into this world for you?I feel like I’ve never left.
DEADLIINE: Let’s get into that. How did this original role come about? Did Neil and Craig message you beforehand and ask if you wanted to play a lowkey villain? And when you were offered this part, what went through your mind?It wasn’t even that. Neil was coy about this potential role. He was like, “So, there’s a character that we have in mind for you, if you’re interested. If you don’t feel interested, it’s totally fine.” And I’m like, “Dude, if there’s anything for me….
David [is a reflection of Joel. It is the wrong side of the coin because here’s someone who is looking out for those that he cares about and is willing to do whatever it takes to do that. So is Joel. Maria [Rutina Wesley] is one of my favorite counterpoints to Joel because you see a parent who lost her son within days of Joel losing Sarah [Nico Parker]. And what does she look like 20 years on? She still is a mother.
There’s the line, “You have a violent heart,” which James doesn’t have. Because he’ll shoot the horse, he’ll stop the girl, but when it comes to leveling a weapon at a terrified 14-year-old girl lying down in the snow, James choked, and someone had to prod him, but he still wouldn’t [commit the violent act]. And that’s not because he’s afraid of getting in trouble with David; it’s because, at the end of the day, he still has a moral center.
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