EntertainmentThe Last of Us: Joel’s original actor appears in episode 8;  know who he isEpisode 8 of The Last of Us features Troy Baker, an actor quite famous not only for the game of The Last of Us, but also in the gaming industrytoday at 13:05

EntertainmentThe Last of Us: Joel’s original actor appears in episode 8; know who he isEpisode 8 of The Last of Us features Troy Baker, an actor quite famous not only for the game of The Last of Us, but also in the gaming industrytoday at 13:05

Episode 8 of The Last of Us features Troy Baker, an actor quite famous not only for The Last of Us game, but also in the gaming industry

the series of The Last of Us, adaptation of the 2013 game of the same name, features a new cast, but with returning actors and actresses from the original game in different roles. In the eighth episode, titled “When We Are in Need,” the public was able to see the original actor from, lived by Pedro Pascal in the new version.

It is worth remembering how, until the seventh episode, names like Merle Dandridge (Marlene) It is Jeffrey Pierce (Perry) were the two game names that appeared in the series. Respectively, they interpreted Marlene (Dandridge is the only one who reprises the role) and tommy in the game.

In “When We Are in Need,” we see a character named James, who is part of the david (Scott Shepherd) and is one of the villain’s henchmen. James is played by Troy Bakerwho voiced and motion-captured Joel in the original game.

Troy Baker in The Last of Us Adaptation
Troy Baker in the adaptation of The Last of Us (Photo: Handout/HBO)

Who is Troy Baker?

Troy Baker is a highly regarded name in the world of video games and even animation dubbing. In addition to The Last of Us, he participated in games such as BioShock Infinite (2013), Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (2016) and Batman: Arkham Knight (2015). In terms of animations, the actor’s curriculum includes Love, Death & Robots, young Justice, rick and mortybetween others.

Currently 46 years old, baker was born on April 1, 1976 in Dallas, Texas, United States. In addition to his career in dubbing and acting, the artist was also frontman and lead singer of Tripp Fontaineband of indie rock. Among the works, the group launched “Burning Out,” music that is part of the debut album entitled Random Thoughts on a Paper Napkin (2004). He also released a solo album, Sitting in the Fireon October 14, 2014.

Source: Rollingstone

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