Rutina Wesley says she was terrified to play Maria in The Last of Us. Here's why

Actor Rutina Wesley played the role of Maria in series The Last Of Us, based on a popular video game..

Rutina Wesley, known for her role in True Blood, played Maria in the sixth episode of The Last of Us, which recently aired on HBO on February 19..

During a recent interview, Wesley discussed her role in the show at length and revealed that she was initially scared to take on the challenge of portraying a character that had already been established..

The latest addition to the series featured Rutina as Maria, the wife of Tommy played by Gabriel Luna, and Joel's brother, essayed by Pedro Pascal..

In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, she talked about her career in great length, and said, "It's terrifying playing a character that's been established, even though it's a game..