This article features an interview with Catherine O'Hara, discussing her role as Gail, a therapist, in HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 2. O'Hara reveals she didn't know the full extent of her character's storyline when filming began, highlighting the emotional impact of later episodes. She praises Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey's acting skills, comparing them favorably to Meryl Streep.
O'Hara describes working with Pascal as a delightful experience, emphasizing his openness and talent. She notes the remarkable ability of both Pascal and Ramsey to separate themselves from the intense world of 'The Last of Us' between takes.
While O'Hara has acted in dramatic roles before, this one was unique. She shares that the character's backstory and personal challenges are deeply emotional. She discusses her own prior experience with therapy and how it might have subconsciously influenced her performance.
The article also touches upon O'Hara's simultaneous work on the Apple TV+ series 'The Studio'. She describes the unique filming experience and how she continued working despite contracting COVID-19 during filming.
O'Hara expresses uncertainty about her future involvement in 'The Last of Us', stating that her role was primarily to serve the story of Joel and Ellie. The interview concludes with her speculation about her character's actions during an attack on Jackson, Wyoming.