Characters of The Last of Us (TV series)
Jesse
### Jesse

**Jesse** ([Young Mazino](/wiki/Young_Mazino "Young Mazino")) is an important member of his community whose selflessness sometimes comes at a cost. Mazino's casting was announced on January 10, 2024\. Mazino played the game before meeting with Mazin and Druckmann following the writers' and [actors' strikes](/wiki/2023_SAG-AFTRA_strike "2023 SAG-AFTRA strike"). He felt his performance in *[Beef](/wiki/Beef_%28TV_series%29 "Beef (TV series)")* (2023\) secured him the role, allowing him to have "a conversation more than an audition process". Mazino's preparation for production included firearm training and horse\-riding.


How was Mazino cast in the role of Jesse?