Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey wowed audiences as Joel and Ellie in HBO’s The Final of Us. As they put together for Season 2, nonetheless, the pair nonetheless really feel the strain.

Talking to Deadline in a profile on the pair, each Ramsey and Pascal spoke concerning the upcoming second season of the present. When requested in the event that they nonetheless really feel the strain to carry out nicely, Ramsey mentioned it’s nonetheless there, however has “diminished” a bit.

“I believe, in a approach, it’s diminished,” mentioned Ramsey. “But in addition, it’s there much more so than earlier than as a result of it’s been so profitable. So, there’s the strain of doing it once more, however higher. However I believe if we take into consideration that an excessive amount of, there’s nothing you are able to do. You simply need to do it, proper? There’s no approach of sitting down and like, “Proper, how do I make this higher?” You simply go and do it. However as a result of I don’t have to write down or produce it, I can simply flip up on the day and hope for the most effective.”

Pascal mentioned the anxiousness is a “problem.” The actor famous that HBO and people behind the scenes — together with Criag Mazin and Neil Druckmann — are enormous helps. He additionally talked about his expertise on previous hit reveals like Recreation of Thrones, Narcos, and The Mandalorian nearly as good expertise to have.

“I do know it’s a problem, however one which we’ll be capable of beat,” Pascal mentioned. “It’s a bit of scary. As a result of we’re going into Season 2 with the way in which that it’s already been obtained, so it has already began with a specific amount of strain. It might really be bizarre if we didn’t really feel it. However, by way of how beloved the sport is, we’re in good arms.”

What’s The Final of Us about?

The Final of Us starred Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Season 1 additionally featured Nico Parker, Anna Torv, Melanie Lynskey, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, and Storm Reid.

“The live-action collection takes place 20 years after fashionable civilization has been destroyed,” reads the synopsis. “Joel and Ellie, a pair related by way of the harshness of the world they dwell in, are compelled to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek throughout a post-pandemic America.”

Season 1 is now obtainable for streaming on HBO Max.