The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey is sick of being asked this question about Ellie: “I’ve grown up!”

Taking part in promotional activities for major releases can be draining, particularly due to the repetitive nature of certain inquiries. Bella Ramsey has become weary of addressing one specific question while advocating for The Last of Us season 2, especially since there exists a straightforward explanation.

The former Game of Thrones actress now embodies Ellie in The Last of Us, the young aide to Pedro Pascal’s Joel, who possesses immunity to the Cordyceps infection that nearly decimated mankind. In the upcoming season, the narrative resumes several years after the first, featuring Joel and Ellie residing in a commune.

A plethora of interviewers are eager to discuss the time lapse, but Ramsey finds herself lacking significant insights in this regard. “This is the most frequently posed inquiry: ‘So, Bella, Ellie was 14 in season 1, she’s now 19 in season two, there’s a five-year gap, how did you get ready to portray an older Ellie in season two?'” they told The Independent.

“I’ve matured! Ellie’s matured! There’s nothing more to convey! I’ve got nada to share with you!” they humorously replied. “No offense to anyone asking that question, but I’ve grown weary of it.”

Even if this is merely part of the promotional cycle for a significant release, it’s easy to understand why repeated questioning can be bothersome. In this case, the inquiry lacks depth, as both Ramsey and the character are simply older.

The narrative of The Last of Us season 2 unfolds with a different structure than its predecessor. Instead of a journey across the country, it presents two storylines: Ellie and Joel, alongside Abby, a member of a militia on a path for vengeance. Without revealing too much, their paths are destined to intersect, just as the first season did for the original game, the second season aims to provide additional context to the overarching storyline.

Feel free to explore it yourself, as the show has already made its return. Our guide to the The Last of Us season 2 release schedule will inform you regarding when and where to watch it.