If you’re still healing from that intense moment in The Last of Us Season 2, here’s something that could brighten your day.
In a touching promotional video from HBO Max, stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey conclude their chat by sharing a song that encapsulates their experience working together. Their choice? The enchanting 1980 classic “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John. This ethereal melody, which speaks of a fantastical land and a love that flourished there, resonated with both performers. “Very Last of Us,” Pascal humorously remarks. “Theme song.”
In the video (starting at the beginning and again at around the 5:54 mark), Ramsey discloses that they actually surprised Pascal with a vinyl of the song. In a longer version of the clip shared on Max’s TikTok, Ramsey shares a charming memory: “You got a new number, texted me the link to the ‘Xanadu’ song to confirm it was you. You’re like, ‘Hi, it’s Pedro. Got a new number,’ and sent me ‘Xanadu.’”
Watching the duo play the song—Ramsey singing while Pascal dances in the background—offers a brief but delightful escape for fans who are still grieving the significant character loss from Sunday’s episode. You can also catch their emotional reactions to that key moment in another clip.
The Last of Us Season 2 is currently streaming on Max, with new episodes releasing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.
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