The Last of Us’ LGBT+ narratives have been enthusiastically lauded by fans all around the world for depicting poignant stories of loving, real relationships set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world.
Nonetheless, some people are perplexed by the fact that they do not wish to see heteronormative relationships (and to them, we simply want to say: jog on).
Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel in the TV programme based on the video game of the same name, has long been an outspoken advocate of the LGBT+ community.
Thus it should come as no surprise that when asked by a paparazzi member about people who criticise the inclusion of LGBT+ themes in the series, he offered a wonderful and to-the-point response.
The Mandalorian actor was spotted getting out of his car while on the phone in Hollywood, Los Angeles, where he was asked by the TMZ reporter: ‘Can I ask, what do you say to the people who don’t want to see the LGBT character love stories?’
‘They do!’ he exclaimed in response. Quite right.
The paparazzi member didn’t stop there, pressing the actor for additional answers, asking, ‘Why is it so important that LGBTQ+ characters appear on TV shows?’
In response to the inquiry, the 47-year-old said, ‘I think you’re asking the question because you know why it’s so important.’
‘Can you tell me why?’ the reporter said, while Pedro once again responded: ‘You know why.’
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Numerous Twitter users praised the actor’s nice and calm demeanour despite being repeatedly pressured for a response while going about his day and happily taking a photo with a fan at the same time.
‘Gagged her with a side of politeness, he’s the best,’ one person tweeted, while another wrote: ‘He’s just too nice… Love him even more.’
In a recent Instagram post, Pedro shared a series of pictures of the Progress Pride flag and the transgender flag, quoting Bob Dylan in his caption as he wrote: ‘The answer my friend is blowin’ in the wind #LGBTQIA.’
His Last of Us co-star Bella Ramsey was among those who commented, writing: ‘Love love love’ alongside the emojis for the flags.
The Last of Us is available to watch on Sky and NOW, with new episodes released on Mondays.