Summary

  • Bella Ramsey trained extensively for action scenes in The Last of Us season 2 with Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
  • Ramsey expressed enjoyment over filming action scenes and shared excitement about the series.
  • The last of Us season 2 premiere presents Ellie in Jackson, Wyoming, dealing with changed relationships and introducing new characters.

The Last of Us season 2 premiere was just as exciting as fans hoped, and Bella Ramsey is sharing what it was like preparing to play Ellie again in the new episodes of the hit HBO series.

After being recognized for playing Lady Lyanna Mormont on Game of Thrones season 6, Ramsey was cast as Ellie in The Last of Us, the HBO adaptation of the popular video game. Season 1 premiered on January 15th, 2023, and it was immediately clear that it would be overwhelmingly popular. As Joel (Pedro Pascal) tries to protect Ellie in the first season, Ellie is smart and stands on their own two feet. Ramsey has given several fascinating interviews about The Last of Us season 2 lately, including talking about filming a terrifying scene. They also talked about getting in shape for some of the more action-heavy scenes.

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Bella Ramsey's The Last Of Us Season 2 Training Involved Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Bella Ramsey as Ellie in HBO The Last of Us

In an interview with USA Today, Ramsey talked about spending two months learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu so they would be ready for Ellie's action-packed The Last of Us season 2 scenes.

Ramsey said:

"You don't have to be big or tall for jiu-jitsu. So there's fighting, falling through a floor. I got to that in the first episode, my favorite things this season."

Ramsey also appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in April 2025 and shared more about their training. The star said:

"I trained for, like, two months for [season two]. Brazilian jiu-jitsu, combat, boxing... I could take you down?"

Previously, Ramsey shared that they were nervous about how fans would respond to The Last of Us season 2, and it's easy to understand being under so much pressure. However, Ramsey has been positive about the overall experience of starring in the hit adaptation, and it sounds like they enjoyed the action scenes in the new episodes.

According to Absolute MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu has many positive aspects including helping people become more flexible, get a cardio workout in, and become stronger. Ramsey's hard work definitely paid off as, in The Last of Us season 2, episode 1, "Future Days," Ellie shows off her impressive strength in several scenes. Fans have been curious to see Kaitlyn Dever's portrayal of new character Abby and they've also looked forward to watching the talented Catherine O'Hara join the show. They're also wondering how season 2 will use the timeline from the game. But fans are also excited about watching the next part of Ellie's journey. While only one episode has aired so far, it didn't disappoint, and fans are clearly in for a fascinating season.

Pascal also trains hard to play Joel on the post-apocalyptic series about the Cordyceps brain infection. According to British GQ, Pascal's workout routine included challenging and effective moves such planks, push-ups, swimmers, single split squats, and mountain climbers.

The Last of Us season 2, episode 1 sees Ellie and Joel living in Jackson, Wyoming, although their relationship has changed a lot since fans last saw them. Although the show has made some changes from the game, there is an Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) scene that those who played the game will remember. 19-year-old Ellie has fallen for her new love interest, Dina, and the two kiss for the first time and dance at a gathering at a church to celebrate the New Year.

The Last of Us season 2 airs Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. E.T. On HBO and Max.

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January 15, 2023
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Craig Mazin
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    Pedro Pascal
    Joel Miller
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    Bella Ramsey
    Ellie Williams

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Craig Mazin, Peter Hoar, Jeremy Webb, Ali Abbasi, Mark Mylod, Stephen Williams, Jasmila Žbanić, Liza Johnson, Nina Lopez-Corrado
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Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Halley Wegryn Gross
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The Last of Us
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Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin
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