Is Ashley Johnson in The Last of Us TV series?

Last Modified May 31, 2023 07:39 GMT
Is Ashley Johnson in The Last of Us TV series?
Source- Ashley Johnson’s Instagram page

Yes, Ashley Johnson stars in The Last of Us TV series. She portrays the role of Anna, Ellie's mother in the series.

Ashley Suzanne Johnson is an American actress who is known for her contribution to many projects, but she is highly recognized for providing the voice and motion capture of Ellie in the game, The Last of Us. She voiced the main character throughout the series and also for The Last of Us: Left Behind, The Last of Us Part II. Johnson is not only an actress but also a voice actress and has provided voices for shows like Recess, Family Guy, Teen Titans, Ben-10, Naruto: Shippuden, and many more. The Last of Us went on to be a huge hit in the gaming community and Johnson herself went on to win two BAFTA Games Awards for Performer.

She also went on to win multiple nominations for her performance in The Last of Us II. Hence watching her make an appearance in the TV series adaptation of the game was a huge moment for fans worldwide.

When does Ashley Johnson make her appearance on The Last of Us?

When does Ashley Johnson make her appearance on The Last of Us?
Source- Ashley Johnson’s Instagram page

Ashley Johnson makes her appearance on The Last of Us' ninth and final episode of the first season. She portrays the character of Anna, who is Ellie's mother.

The final episode finally reveals the backstory of Ellie's mother Anna and how she passed away leaving her daughter alone in the infected world. Fans knew that Ashley Johnson was set to make her appearance on the series, however, to their surprise she went on to play Anna, who is a crucial character in the big opening sequence of the final episode.

What did Ashley Johnson have to say about her role in The Last of Us series?

What did Ashley Johnson have to say about her role in The Last of Us series?
Source- Official Instagram page of The Last of Us series

Ashley Johnson is known for playing Ellie, the 14-year-old protagonist of the game, and series, The Last of Us, but was seen playing Ellie's mother in the TV series. Johnson spoke about her experience playing the role and her reaction when the makers approached her for it, during the show's podcast.

She claims that she instantly began crying when she was asked to play the role. Johnson said, "There was a special level of it for me to play the mother of this character that I care so deeply about. It was the first time I've ever had to do a giving birth scene and it was an incredible day. And it shows how strong Ellie is, of where she came from, and what she had to go through". She added, "And that even her mother had such a fight to live."

How does Ellie's mother die in the series?

How does Ellie's mother die in the series?
Source- Official Instagram page of The Last of Us series

The season finale explores the backstory of Ellie's mother Anna. The episode opens with a flashback of a pregnant Anna who escapes an infected creature by hiding inside a house. Anna goes into labor while hiding inside the house and to her horror the creature enters and bites Anna while she gives birth to Ellie.

Anna and Ellie are found by Marlene and a group of Fireflies. Anna began begging Marlene to kill her as she is infected and take Ellie back to Boston. In the beginning, Marlene is hesitant to kill Anna but she then gives in to Anna's request and shoots her. A devastated Marlene is then seen walking away carrying a baby Ellie in her arms.

FAQs

A. Ashley Johnson is 39 years old as of 2023.

A. Ashley Johnson provided the voice and motion capture of Ellie in The Last of Us game.

A. Yes, there will be a season two of The Last of Us.

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