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Anna's Origin
- Neil Druckmann conceived Anna while working on the first game, wanting to explore Ellie's backstory.
- A planned animated short and live-action short about Anna's story fell through before the show.
Ashley's Reaction to Playing Anna
- Ashley Johnson was moved to tears when asked to play Anna, Ellie's mom, in the show.
- It was a deeply emotional experience, given her strong connection to Ellie.
Ashley and Ellie's Connection
- Craig Mazin highlights the unique connection between Ashley Johnson and Ellie, noting her voice and mannerisms.
- This connection made casting Ashley as Ellie's mom a natural choice, creating a sense of continuity.