The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey talks leading world’s biggest TV series at 21

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The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey has opened up about what it’s like to play the lead of arguably the biggest TV series in the world at the mere age of 21 years old.

Today, season 2 of the TV phenomenon finally premiered, more than two years after viewers last watched Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella) on their perilous journey.

In The Last of Us, which is based on the video game franchise of the same name, viewers learn that Ellie is immune to the infection that’s spread across the globe and turns human beings into zombie-like creatures, with Joel tasked with smuggling her across the country in the hope that she could be the key to finding a cure.

At the London premiere of the second season, Bella revealed to Metro what it’s like being the number one name on the call sheet during filming – which one might assume would come with a whole lot of pressure for a show that cost tens of millions of dollars.

However, it appears the Game of Thrones star has taken the responsibility fully in their stride… and doesn’t seem too phased.

‘Actually being number one on the call sheet is something that I enjoy,’ they shared.

Bella Ramsey returns as Ellie in the second season of The Last of Us (Picture: HBO) The actor first shot to international fame playing Lady Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones (Picture: Alan West/Hogan Media/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

‘I like being able to set the tone on set and set the vibe for anyone new coming in and make it a really kind and equal set, is my favourite part about being number one.’

One of the new cast members in question is Isabela Merced, who’s joined the series as Ellie’s best friend and love interest Dina.

Following the release of season two episode one, many fans lauded the 23-year-old’s performance, calling her portrayal of Dina ‘perfect’.

Speaking to Metro at the premiere, the Madame Web star shared how much it meant to her to be a part of Ellie and Dina’s beautiful romance.