Storm Reid

The 19-year-old actress spoke to BAZAAR.com about her one episode arc on HBO's 'The Last of Us' and creating emotional television.

“I love that you can dream all of your dreams and turn your dreams into reality, but at the end of the day, you are still a good person. When thinking about her time on the set, and specifically about the final scene between Riley and Ellie, she tells me she remembers seeing some of the camera operators look like they were about to burst into tears. After a beat, she continues with “it’s such a beautiful way to tell the story though.” [Euphoria](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/g39327854/top-euphoria-tv-facts-trivia/), working on movies like A Wrinkle in Time and The Invisible Man, and, as of 2021, attending the University of Southern California. “I’m glad to be able to make the natural transition into roles that are a little bit more reflective of where I am in life,” Reid tells BAZAAR.com. Once inside, they partake in the wonders of the mall, like riding a carousel, taking candids in a photo booth, and spending time at the arcade.

Actress Storm Reid has shared her thoughts about one thing that has raised ire among some viewers of the HBO drama: the depiction of same-sex relationships. The ...

“The Last of Us” is based on a popular video game of the same name. That’s what makes good storytelling, because we are telling stories of people who are taking up space in the world.” “There’s so many other things to worry about in life,” she said.

Storm Reid guest starred on Sunday's episode of the post-apocalyptic drama, "The Last of Us," playing Riley, the best friend and love interest of teen ...

It's something that was very much just there in the script. "When you have a crush on somebody, you're like: 'I don't know whether they like me back! Bigger rip. "There's so many other things to worry about in life. Rip. "It's 2023.

Storm Reid addressed her kiss with Bella Ramsey onscreen in the latest "Last of Us" episode, questioning backlash to the LGBTQ storyline.

If you don’t want to watch the show because it has gay storylines, because it has a [trans character](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/bella-ramsey-wore-chest-binder-the-last-of-us-1234809418/), that’s on you, and you’re missing out.” Conservative critics like Ben Shapiro complained the episode was a [“Brokeback Mountain” type of story without zombies](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/ben-shapiro-slammed-the-last-of-us-queer-no-zombies-1234807659/). The “Missing” actress addressed the “complexity” of character Riley’s relationship with Ellie, saying, “We are on the tightrope of a friendship and having a crush, or is it a crush? [Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/tv/the-last-of-us-riley-storm-reid-homophobic-backlash/) ahead of the episode airing. And furthermore, the complexity of what Ellie and Riley’s relationship is I find just so beautiful.” [We are telling important stories](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/storm-reid-missing-did-not-know-searching-1234800776/).

The Last Of Us star Storm Reid praises the show for championing queer stories.

“I know people will think what they want to think. Love is beautiful, and the fact that people have things to say about it, it’s just nonsense.” There’s so many other things to worry about in life. If you’re concerned about who I love, then I need you to get your priorities straight. I just don’t—I will never understand it. I don’t get it.”

In an interview with Glamour, actress Storm Reid detailed the "honour" she felt by playing the role of Riley in The Last Of Us.

[The Last Of Us star Nico Parker on filming for the role, navigating Hollywood and the hot topic of nepotism](/article/nico-parker-the-last-of-us) Storm's career work history at only nineteen years old is beyond impressive, and she has definitely cemented herself as the future of Hollywood, not just lending her talents in front of the camera but also behind, thanks to her production company, A Seed & Wings. Storm's work history proved just why she was chosen for the role, having cemented her star status in films such as A Wrinkle in Time, The Invisible Man and the award-winning series, When They See Us. [Storm Reid](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/rising-stars-2023) is an acting powerhouse, so it's no surprise that she left her mark on episode seven of the smash-hit Sky Atlantic/Now series, [The Last Of Us](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/best-tv-shows-2023). And the emotions were only heightened as we were finally given further insight into Ellie's previous life, which involved getting to know Riley Abel. With Ellie being widely known as an immune character, it was obvious what Riley's fate would be.