The Last of Us craze is sweeping Nanaimo, as fans of the HBO TV series gathered just outside the setB次元官网网址檚 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 wonB次元官网网址檛 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.
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Another fan, Alex Zwick, visited downtown with her toddler for the sole purpose of trying to get a view.
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Payton Kriska was on the Island visiting her parents from Alberta. When she found out they were filming here she said she B次元官网网址渁lmost died.B次元官网网址�
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She said her love of Pascal comes from not just his on-screen appearances, but also his interviews.
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The excitement has created opportunity for Ironworks Caf茅 and Cr锚perie, situated on Commercial Street at the edge of the filming area. Owner Dina Stuehler told the B次元官网网址 Bulletin the caf茅 has had B次元官网网址渕ore than doubleB次元官网网址� its typical sales and she doesnB次元官网网址檛 expect business to slow down until after production.
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Filming was set to take place Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14, after weeks of set preparation.
