Former Nickelodeon star Josh Peck makes surprise cameo in 'The Last of Us'
Actor Josh Peck made an unexpected appearance in the latest episode of HBO's The Last of Us, portraying a FEDRA officer during a flashback to 2018.
Best known for his Nickelodeon roots in Drake & Josh, Peck's cameo marks a brief yet memorable addition to the series, set years before the main events of Season 1.
Episode 4 of Season 2 opens in pre-outbreak Seattle, following militia leader Isaac, played by Jeffrey Wright, during his time serving FEDRA. Peck plays one of Isaac's colleagues, casually recounting a crackdown on a group of dissenters ironically referred to as "voters". His short performance captures the harsh militarised mindset of FEDRA during its early years of power.
While Peck's appearance was not publicised ahead of the episode, he hinted at his involvement via TikTok a week earlier, teasing viewers with, 'Oh and I'm officially allowed to say, episode 4, let's just say, you're not ready.'
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#MaxPartnerThe Last of Us Season 2 is some of the best TV ever. If you're not watching, what are ya nuts?! Oh and I'm officially allowed to say, episode 4, let's just say, you're not ready. @Max @HBO #thelastofus ♬ original sound - Josh Peck
Following the episode's broadcast, Peck shared behind-the-scenes photos with Wright and the rest of the cast and crew on Instagram and wrote: 'Man, this was a tough secret to keep. It was an honour to play a small part in one of my favourite shows, with one of my favourite actors ever.
Josh Peck rose to fame in the early 2000s and has since transitioned into adult roles across television and film, including appearances in Oppenheimer, How I Met Your Father, and Turner & Hooch. His brief role in The Last of Us adds to the show's tradition of featuring unexpected but resonant cameos.
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