According to Entertainment Weekly, Rutina Wesley will play Maria Miller in HBO’s highly anticipated post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us. Maria is a character in the eponymous PlayStation game. Ashley Scott plays the role in the game. The figure is defined as “the head of a community of survivors in Jackson, Wyoming,” according to Entertainment Weekly. At this moment, not much is known about Rutina Wesley’s involvement. Wesley is a well-known actress best recognized for her roles in Queen Sugar and True Blood.
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Rutina Wesley’s childhood, films and television programs, and other topics are discussed.
Rutina Wesley was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 21, 1978, to Cassandra Wesley and Ivery Wheeler. She grew up in Las Vegas, where she attended the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts. Wesley earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance. After beginning her career in theatre, Wesley moved into film with a prominent part in Ian Iqbal Rashid’s film, How She Move, in which she played the primary character, Raya Green. The picture was a financial success and earned excellent reviews from both audiences and reviewers.
Rutina Wesley’s other prominent film acting credits include, to mention a few, 13 Sins, The Perfect Guy, and Last Weekend. Her greatest break in television came when she took up the role of Tara Thornton in HBO’s True Blood, for which she gained critical praise. Wesley then went on to feature in OWN’s Queen Sugar as Nova Bordelon, a role for which she gained critical praise. Her other television credits include famous shows such as Hannibal, Arrow, and The Walking Dead.
The narrative and characters of The Last of Us
The Last of Us depicts the compelling narrative of a young girl being smuggled out of post-apocalyptic America. According to WarnerMedia Press, below is the official summary of the show:
“THE LAST OF US” is set 20 years after contemporary civilization has been annihilated. Joel, a seasoned survivor, is recruited to transport a 14-year-old girl named Ellie out of a restrictive quarantine zone. What begins as a minor assignment quickly turns into a terrible and painful trip as they both must travel the United States and rely on one other for survival.”
The clip provides a glimpse at the series’ bleak world, which fans of the original PlayStation game will recognize. The series will provide viewers with various exciting moments as well as a unique cinematic experience with magnificent images. Pedro Pascal, who plays Joel in the film, plays the primary role. Pascal looks fantastic in the clip, effortlessly embodying his character’s bravery and brilliance. Ellie, a teenage girl, is played by Bella Ramsey. Other members of the supporting cast include Gabriel Luna, Merle Dandridge, Anna Torv, and many more. The Last of Us will be available on HBO on January 15, 2023.
