Why HBO’s The Last of Us Chose Nick Offerman to Play Bill
Synopsis by MovieWeb Feb 01 23
Craig Mazin, co-creator of The Last of Us, explains the casting of Nick Offerman as Bill, citing his humane qualities beneath his gruff exterior.Read full article 
MovieWeb: Craig Mazin Discusses Casting Nick Offerman as Bill in The Last of Us
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