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Filming in Nanaimo brings BԪַThe Last of UsBԪַ fan fever

Fans of the TV series try to catch a glimpse of actors

The Last of Us craze is sweeping Nanaimo, as fans of the HBO TV series gathered just outside the setBԪַs barricades downtown for the chance to catch a glimpse of the actors.

The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams as they navigate a world filled with zombie-like beings and a fascist military government that wonBԪַt hesitate to execute civillians who step out of line.

Ronin Broad works at the Courtyard by Marriott, just outside of the area where filming was happening Monday, May 13. He stepped outside for the chance to see Pascal.

BԪַI am [a Pedro Pascal fan], I mean everybody is. IsnBԪַt he like, daddy? IsnBԪַt that the thing? HeBԪַs Pedro Pascal,BԪַ Broad said. BԪַHeBԪַs a humble guy, heBԪַs real. I like that heBԪַs open about his anxiety.BԪַ

Broad was first introduced to the series through the video game in 2013, then the TV show, and said BԪַthe showBԪַs different from the game, but I like it, itBԪַs good.BԪַ

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Another fan, Alex Zwick, visited downtown with her toddler for the sole purpose of trying to get a view.

BԪַ[My toddler] doesnBԪַt totally get why weBԪַre here, having not seen the show obviously. So I tried to explain to her, BԪַWeBԪַre looking for Pedro,BԪַBԪַ Zwick said. BԪַHeBԪַs been in Narcos, Game of Thrones, other shows we like, and heBԪַs nice to look at, obviously.BԪַ

Payton Kriska was on the Island visiting her parents from Alberta. When she found out they were filming here she said she BԪַalmost died.BԪַ

BԪַIBԪַm trying to see Pedro,BԪַ Kriska said. BԪַSpecifically Pedro.BԪַ

She said her love of Pascal comes from not just his on-screen appearances, but also his interviews.

BԪַJust how humble and kind he is, but also hilarious. IBԪַm in love.BԪַ

The excitement has created opportunity for Ironworks Café and Crêperie, situated on Commercial Street at the edge of the filming area. Owner Dina Stuehler told the BԪַ Bulletin the café has had BԪַmore than doubleBԪַ its typical sales and she doesnBԪַt expect business to slow down until after production.

BԪַOne of my staff saw Bella on a horse. They have a horse downtown today,BԪַ Stuehler said. BԪַSo she got to see both the horse and Bella.BԪַ

Filming was set to take place Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14, after weeks of set preparation.

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Jessica Durling

About the Author: Jessica Durling

Nanaimo BԪַ Bulletin journalist covering health, wildlife and Lantzville council.
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