Nico Parker

The Last Of Us Star Nico Parker spoke to GLAMOUR about "the pressure to meet expectations" as well as navigating Hollywood as a rising star.

Luckily, at only nineteen-years-old, Nico is remarkably grounded, with a great head on her shoulders – both obvious traits enabling her to handle the pressure of such a coveted project that has already topped many lists of essential small-screen viewing in 2023. Entertainment is also an industry Nico has long been familiar with, given that her parents are Emmy award-winning actress Thandiwe Newton and director/screenwriter Ol Parker, who brought 2018's flick, Mamma Mia! Based on the 2013 action-adventure video game of the same name, expectations for the series are lofty.

Nico Parker has reacted to the trolls who criticized The Last of Us for casting actors of color as characters who were white in the video game.

The game is very, very innovative in its inclusiveness. New episodes debut on Sundays on HBO and HBO Max. I don't value that opinion and I don't agree. Critical reception has also been very strong with the show premiering to near-perfect scores at Rotten Tomatoes. This is nothing new, as there are often complaints on social media anytime A lot of praise has been given to the casting with Pedro Pascal and Nico Parker bringing life to their characters, Joel Miller and daughter Ellie, in a harrowing episode.

Parker also responded to backlash from video game fans who expected her role to be played by a white actress.

If young kids watch the show and feel they're represented through race or hair or anything, that's ten times more important than anyone who doesn't like it because they don't like to see different people on their screen." And then when it got to the more emotional, stressful scenes, I wanted it to feel like everything you're seeing you're seeing for the first time." "But when it comes from a place where it's just a disdain toward any kind of inclusivity, that's where I don't care.

Actress Thandiwe Newton and her writer/director husband Ol Parker share three kids. Here's what to know about their burgeoning careers!

In 2021, she revealed pictures of herself that her son had taken on a trip in the wilderness. Although Booker has not attended many public events with his parents, being only 9, Thandiwe does make a point to post pictures of him on her Instagram once in a while. Thandiwe also admitted to being very protective of Nico in Hollywood: "She has her mum right there like a lioness checking that everything is looked after. Ripley has followed in her father's footsteps as a writer and told 9, 2004, and has followed in her mother's footsteps as an actress. Best known for her roles in Beloved, Mission: Impossible 2, For Colored Girls, and more, Thandiwe (formerly credited as Thandie) Newton's talent now extends to her kids.

Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Last of Us' premiere. I knew Pedro Pascal's Joel and Nico Parker's Sarah for all of, what, half an hour?

On a less lachrymose note: I enjoyed the extended peek into Joel, Sarah and Tommy’s life before everything went to hell. I do not love emoting and downright hate doing so in the presence of (most) people. And if that premiere was any indication, as the TVLiner who’s writing about the HBO show this season, I am in for a rough time.

Nico Parker and her mother, Thandiwe Newton, at the Hollywood premiere of Reminiscence in 2021. (Photo: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images).

Like the game, the beginning of the show follows the character as the zombie outbreak unleashes. Her father, Joel (Pedro Pascal), and her uncle, Tommy (Gabriel ...

Nico Parker recognized she had a small but pivotal role in The Last of Us as Sarah. Like gamers who were struck by the iconic death at the beginning of the game, she did “consistently cry,” with the scenes involving her character. That includes the PS3 game, its PS4 remaster, its remake, and the sequel. The man is given orders through the radio to shoot, resulting in the death of the teenager. “You’re seeing a way more regular version of life, and I didn’t want you to feel, ‘Just wait ’til you see what happens!’ I wanted it to feel day-to-day. The Dumbo star and daughter of

Many fans of HBO's The Last of Us are raving about Nico Parker, the 18-year-old actor who plays Joel Miller's (Pedro Pascal) daughter.

New episodes of The Last of Us drop every Sunday at 9 p.m. Entertainment](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-nico-parker-thandiwe-newton-daughter-lookalike-130039586.html). [some members of The Last of Us fandom were unhappy](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-last-of-us-fans-have-complaint-about-series-before-even-premieres.html/) because Sarah and her father are portrayed as white in the game. Parker’s father, Ol Parker, is also in the business, albeit on the other side of the camera. Norton is most known for her roles in Westworld, The Pursuit of Happyness, Big Mouth, Mission: Impossible II, and Crash. They flee the neighborhood in their truck and attempt to make it out of the city, but everywhere is in chaos. Joel dodges the bullets and tumbles to the ground. He is a writer and director known for Now Is Good, Ticket to Paradise, and Mamma Mia! The soldier is ordered to shoot the father and daughter in case they’re infected. Here’s what else she’s been in and a closer look at her mother, fellow actor Thandiwe Newton. [HBO](http://cheatsheet.com/tag/hbo)‘s The Last of Us are raving about Nico Parker, the 18-year-old actor who plays [Joel Miller’s (Pedro Pascal)](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/hbo-max-the-last-of-us-footage-fans-praising-pedro-pascal-joel-miller.html/) daughter. In addition to praising her work, fans are noticing that Parker looks familiar.

The Last of Us star Nico Parker details how she was able to make every moment of her time playing Sarah Miller at the start of episode 1 count.

It should prove interesting to see how The Last of Us continues to utilize Sarah's presence and Parker's impression of the character long after her death. Sarah's death still impacting Joel 20 years later is a major reason why he and Ellie are destined to become close allies as The Last of Us continues. With the core story of The Last of Us set 20 years after Sarah's death, viewers see a jaded Joel acting as a smuggler for FEDRA, a militant group overseeing a quarantine zone in Boston. Despite only appearing in the first half of The Last of Us episode 1 before dying, Sarah's importance will resonate throughout the series as audiences learn more about Joel. Just like in the videogame the show is based on, Sarah is killed during the first night of the Cordyceps pandemic, dying in Joel's arms after being shot by a soldier. [The Last of Us](https://screenrant.com/tag/the-last-of-us/) star Nico Parker says the strength of the show's first episode helped her make every moment she was onscreen as Sarah Miller count.

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Here We Go Again (2018), OI Parker and her mother, Thandiwe Newton is a renowned British actress who has received a variety of notable awards such as a Primetime Emmy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Her father is a film director and screenwriter who wrote and directed Mama Mia! The TV series follows Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) as he smuggles Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic United States.

Although Parker has only a handful of acting credits to her name, there is no doubt to her incredible skill and talent. We won't give away any spoilers - it is ...

The Last of Us is available on Sky and NOW in the UK, HBO in the US, and Binge in Australia. One Twitter user said: "All love for Nico Parker. The Last of Us is based on the video game of the same name and documents the life of Sarah (Parker) and her father Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) as they navigate the zombie-infested landscape of America.

Parker, who is the daughter of actor Thandiwe Newton and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker, appears in the post-apocalyptic drama as Sarah, the ...

It will air on HBO Max in the US. “But when it comes from a place where it’s just a disdain toward any kind of inclusivity, that’s where I don’t care. [Thandiwe Newton](/topic/thandiwe-newton) and Mamma Mia! [a four-star review of HBO’s show](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-last-of-us-review-pedro-pascal-sky-b2262834.html?amp), The Independent’s Nick Hilton said that the adaptation was “undoubtedly a new landmark in the seemingly impossible task of adapting video games”. The Last of Us game was first released in 2013, with a sequel, The Last of Us Part II, also met with overwhelming acclaim when it was released in 2020. [The Last of Us](/topic/the-last-of-us) star [Nico Parker](/topic/nico-parker) has defended the “inclusive” casting in [HBO](/topic/hbo)’s adaptation of the popular video game.

Who is Thandiwe Newton's lookalike daughter playing in The Last Of Us? Nico Parker, 18, steals the show in HBO series premiere of video game adaptation. By ...

'I loved the plot. I'm aware of how their wonderful careers have impacted me, and me being able to have a career, know the right people, and be in contact with the right people.' Family: Nico was joined by her father Ol Parker at the premiere. This is his brain. I'll have my career, I'll do my thing, and they do their thing. They have three children (pictured in 2016) This is a combination of all of his ideas in front of us.' She added: 'My mum has a very enviable career for anyone. My parents are very supportive, though, and they're very helpful.' Nico takes on the role of Sarah Miller, who is Joel's daughter. Role: Nico takes on the role of Sarah Miller, who is Joel's daughter. Who is Thandiwe Newton's lookalike daughter playing in The Last Of Us?

'The Last of Us' breakout star Nico Parker isn't the only actress in the family. Who are her parents? Here's what you need to know.

Who are Nico Parker's parents, Ol Parker and Thandiwe Newton? [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10506455/TALK-TOWN-Actor-Thandie-Newtons-rebel-daughter-Lippy-Ripley-21-lets-rip-again.html) in 2022 that her debut television series, The F--k It Bucket, was picked up by Netflix. [People](https://people.com/movies/thandie-newton-protect-daughter-hollywood/) magazine she knew Nico would be a natural: "She’s been on endless sets. While Nico's career is just getting started, many people are curious about her parents, who are also involved in the entertainment industry. [The Last of Us](https://www.distractify.com/p/the-last-of-us-filming-locations) raved about the show. Many positive reviews highlighted young actress [Nico Parker](https://www.distractify.com/p/thandiwe-newton-kids), who plays the role of Sarah.

After this weekend's premiere of HBO's The Last of Us, Nico Parker, the youngest daughter of Thandiwe Newton, is garnering critical acclaim In an interview ...

English actress Nico Parker recently hit back at trolls who have been criticizing her casting in HBO's The Last of Us.

Born on March 3, 2014, Booker Jombe Parker is the third and only son of Newton and Ol Parker. Nico Parker has also appeared at several red-carpet events with her mother, the most recent one being in September 2022, at the premiere of Ticket To Paradise. She started her career early on, making her big-screen debut in the live-action film Dumbo in 2019. Like her mother, she has made a career for herself in the film industry. As per Deadline, Ripley will be credited as a writer in the forthcoming show The F**k It Bucket. This has left fans fuming since Sarah was originally a white character in the video game of the same name.

Her parents are "Westworld" star Thandiwe Newton and "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again" director Ol Parker. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered ...

"How extraordinary that my child is exactly who I wish I could have been," the "Westworld" star said when reflecting on advice she would give her younger self. Newton smiled as the crowd laughed, and then folded her arms in imitation of Parker returning from work for the day. Parker's last name comes from her father, the writer and director Ol Parker (who helmed the beloved 2018 movie "Mamma Mia! ["The Last of Us." If Parker looks familiar, it might be because she's the daughter of "Westworld" star and acclaimed actor Thandiwe Newton. [January 17, 2023]