Bella Ramsey Relied On A Classic Meme Song To Get Through TLOU Season 2’s Darkest Scene

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Two years later, The Last of Us Season 2 is set to debut on April 13, and some actors are putting extra effort into handling the tougher scenes. Bella Ramsey, portraying Ellie, found solace in a well-known meme tune during filming–apparently it helped her through.

Members from The Last Of Us team, including Ramsey, shared insights with Variety before the show’s debut. Ramsey mentioned that they experience apprehension when dealing with emotionally intense scenes. To find a balance amidst the scene’s gloominess, they often played the Buckwheat Boyz hit, “Peanut Butter Jelly Time”, prior to filming.

In a different phrasing, here’s how the quote can be rephrased: “Ramsey stated, ‘I was lying on the floor, my eyes streaming with menthol-like tears, and I muttered, ‘Peanut Butter Jelly.’ You’ll likely recognize this when you see it.” It wasn’t specified which particular scene, but given the intensity of the content, there are several instances where Ellie is pushed to her breaking point.

In the same conversation, Druckmann hinted to fans of The Last of Us that a third game may not materialize, but considering the extensive narrative of Part 2, it could potentially span over two seasons, or even more, if adapted for television.

This season will see the addition of Joe Pantoliano (noted for his roles in Memento and The Matrix), Alanna Ubach (known from Euphoria and Bombshell), Ben Ahlers (recognized from The Gilded Age and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Hettienne Park (from Don’t Look Up), Robert John Burke (famous for his role in RoboCop 3), and Noah Lamanna (a star on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds).

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2025-03-10 18:39