Melanie Lynskey, the Togetherness actress and recent star of HBO’s The Last of Us, has found herself under fire from an anonymous Twitter user. Criticized for supposedly pushing a “homosexual agenda,” Lynskey responded with humor and poise, shutting down the homophobic complaint. This is not the first time the actress has been celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community, despite not identifying as such herself. With her continued support and inclusion of queer characters in the series, the upcoming season is sure to bring even more representation.
The Last of Us video game adaptation has already featured a same-sex love story in its third episode and is expected to include more in upcoming seasons. Inclusivity is not a new concept for The Last of Us series, making the conservative reaction to Lynskey’s casting all the more absurd. Fans of the series and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community can both find inspiration in Lynskey’s steadfast support for the community.
Melanie Lynskey, the actress who has previously appeared in Up in the Air and Heavenly Creatures, has recently joined the cast of HBO’s The Last of Us series. Despite not identifying as a member of the LGBTQ+ community herself, Lynskey has shown unwavering support and inclusion for queer characters and storylines throughout the series. #TheLastofUs #MelanieLynskey #LGBTQ+
