‘Last of Us’ Actress Storm Reid Defends Show’s LGBTQ-Inclusive Episodes

“Last of Us” actor Storm Reid is not letting a bunch of anti-LGBTQ+ web trolls rain on her parade, telling us irrespective of how a lot they bash the present’s inclusive episodes … she is aware of it is vital to inform these tales.

We caught up with the gifted younger actress Friday at LAX. If you missed it, she had a visitor function on episode 7 of the insanely widespread HBO collection the place she performed Riley, one of the best pal and love curiosity of the present’s star Ellie … performed by Bella Ramsey.

Of course, the episode acquired a ton of reward, however there have been additionally heaps of individuals who thought it was pointless for “Last of Us” to incorporate a lesbian plot.

Storm says not solely are the tales advised on “Last of Us” very actual, however they’re additionally purposeful … and he or she’s selecting to disregard the parents who cannot see that.

Those naysayers flocked to the present’s public boards to go away unfavorable opinions, and even went as far as to rank it as one of “the worst” episodes of the season. Perhaps not shockingly, in addition they hated the third episode, which featured two homosexual characters.

BTW … Storm says if there’s ever a possibility for Riley to return again for season two, she’s 100% in for an encore!