Stories from the set

Gerard Butler and Hugh Jackman were considered for the role of Joel.

The video game of the same name was named the best game of 2013.

Maisie Williams was one of the contenders for the role of Ellie.

In the video game, the fungal spores spread through the air, whereas in the series the spores were replaced with tendrils. According to Neil Druckmann, this decision was made to add greater believability.

105 actresses were considered for the role of Ellie; the producers wanted to find one who could convincingly play a character who is resourceful, street-smart, and, in all likelihood, hot-tempered. After watching a tape made by Bella Ramsey, the creators of the series spoke with David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the showrunners of the series «Game of Thrones», in which she appeared, after which they gave her the role.