The Last of Us craze is sweeping Nanaimo, as fans of the HBO TV series gathered just outside the set含羞草研究社檚 barricades downtown for the chance to catch a glimpse of the actors.
The series stars Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller and Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams as they navigate a world filled with zombie-like beings and a fascist military government that won含羞草研究社檛 hesitate to execute civillians who step out of line.
Ronin Broad works at the Courtyard by Marriott, just outside of the area where filming was happening Monday, May 13. He stepped outside for the chance to see Pascal.
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Broad was first introduced to the series through the video game in 2013, then the TV show, and said 含羞草研究社渢he show含羞草研究社檚 different from the game, but I like it, it含羞草研究社檚 good.含羞草研究社�
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Another fan, Alex Zwick, visited downtown with her toddler for the sole purpose of trying to get a view.
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Payton Kriska was on the Island visiting her parents from Alberta. When she found out they were filming here she said she 含羞草研究社渁lmost died.含羞草研究社�
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She said her love of Pascal comes from not just his on-screen appearances, but also his interviews.
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The excitement has created opportunity for Ironworks Caf茅 and Cr锚perie, situated on Commercial Street at the edge of the filming area. Owner Dina Stuehler told the News Bulletin the caf茅 has had 含羞草研究社渕ore than double含羞草研究社� its typical sales and she doesn含羞草研究社檛 expect business to slow down until after production.
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Filming was set to take place Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14, after weeks of set preparation.
