Nick Offerman is pictured accepting an award at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.Photo:Kevin Winter/GettyNick Offermanhas no time for homophobic reactions to hisThe Last of Usepisode.The actor, 53, won theIndependent Spirit Awardon Sunday for best supporting performance in a new scripted series for his role in the apocalyptic HBO drama. In his acceptance speech, he condemned the hate that followed his heart-wrenching episode, “Long, Long Time.”“Thanks to HBO for having the guts to participate in this storytelling tradition that is truly independent,” Offerman said. “Stories with guts that when homophobic hate comes my way, and says, ‘Why did you have to make it a gay story?’ we say, ‘Because you ask questions like that.’““It’s not a gay story, it’s a love story, you a——,” he said, and was met with a raucous round of applause from the audience.“So, more of that,” he added.Nick Offerman on ‘The Last of Us’.Liane Hentscher/HBOAlso in his speech, theParks and Recreationalum thanked the people who worked on the episode, which fleshed out the love story between Bill (Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett). The characters’ romantic history had only been hinted at in “The Last of Us” video game,which the series was adapted from.“Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin wrote this thing. Peter Hoar directed it,” he continued. “Murray Bartlett planted the strawberries, and that is not a euphemism.”He also thanked his wife of nearly 20 years,Megan Mullally,without whom he would not have taken the role.Offerman and Bartlett broke hearts in the series’ unforgettable third episode, which followed closed-off survivalist Bill (Offerman) as he falls for extroverted nomad Frank (Bartlett) after he trespasses on his home.After a beautifully executed friends to lovers arc and decades of life well-lived, the pair eventually chooses not to live without each other, bringing viewers to tears to the tune of theLinda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time,” which alsogave the episode its name.Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman as Frank and Bill in ‘The Last of Us.'.Liane Hentscher / HBO / Courtesy Everett CollectionEarlier this year, Offermanwon an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a drama seriesfor his performance in the hit show.While speaking with the press after accepting the Emmy, Offerman suggested there could be a whole miniseries revolving around Bill and Frank’s decades-long relationship, quipping, “It could be a musical.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The first season ofThe Last of Usis available to stream on Max.
Nick Offerman is pictured accepting an award at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Nick Offermanhas no time for homophobic reactions to hisThe Last of Usepisode.The actor, 53, won theIndependent Spirit Awardon Sunday for best supporting performance in a new scripted series for his role in the apocalyptic HBO drama. In his acceptance speech, he condemned the hate that followed his heart-wrenching episode, “Long, Long Time.”“Thanks to HBO for having the guts to participate in this storytelling tradition that is truly independent,” Offerman said. “Stories with guts that when homophobic hate comes my way, and says, ‘Why did you have to make it a gay story?’ we say, ‘Because you ask questions like that.’““It’s not a gay story, it’s a love story, you a——,” he said, and was met with a raucous round of applause from the audience.“So, more of that,” he added.Nick Offerman on ‘The Last of Us’.Liane Hentscher/HBOAlso in his speech, theParks and Recreationalum thanked the people who worked on the episode, which fleshed out the love story between Bill (Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett). The characters’ romantic history had only been hinted at in “The Last of Us” video game,which the series was adapted from.“Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin wrote this thing. Peter Hoar directed it,” he continued. “Murray Bartlett planted the strawberries, and that is not a euphemism.”He also thanked his wife of nearly 20 years,Megan Mullally,without whom he would not have taken the role.Offerman and Bartlett broke hearts in the series’ unforgettable third episode, which followed closed-off survivalist Bill (Offerman) as he falls for extroverted nomad Frank (Bartlett) after he trespasses on his home.After a beautifully executed friends to lovers arc and decades of life well-lived, the pair eventually chooses not to live without each other, bringing viewers to tears to the tune of theLinda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time,” which alsogave the episode its name.Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman as Frank and Bill in ‘The Last of Us.'.Liane Hentscher / HBO / Courtesy Everett CollectionEarlier this year, Offermanwon an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a drama seriesfor his performance in the hit show.While speaking with the press after accepting the Emmy, Offerman suggested there could be a whole miniseries revolving around Bill and Frank’s decades-long relationship, quipping, “It could be a musical.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The first season ofThe Last of Usis available to stream on Max.
Nick Offermanhas no time for homophobic reactions to hisThe Last of Usepisode.
The actor, 53, won theIndependent Spirit Awardon Sunday for best supporting performance in a new scripted series for his role in the apocalyptic HBO drama. In his acceptance speech, he condemned the hate that followed his heart-wrenching episode, “Long, Long Time.”
“Thanks to HBO for having the guts to participate in this storytelling tradition that is truly independent,” Offerman said. “Stories with guts that when homophobic hate comes my way, and says, ‘Why did you have to make it a gay story?’ we say, ‘Because you ask questions like that.’“
“It’s not a gay story, it’s a love story, you a——,” he said, and was met with a raucous round of applause from the audience.
“So, more of that,” he added.
Nick Offerman on ‘The Last of Us’.Liane Hentscher/HBO
Also in his speech, theParks and Recreationalum thanked the people who worked on the episode, which fleshed out the love story between Bill (Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett). The characters’ romantic history had only been hinted at in “The Last of Us” video game,which the series was adapted from.
“Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin wrote this thing. Peter Hoar directed it,” he continued. “Murray Bartlett planted the strawberries, and that is not a euphemism.”
He also thanked his wife of nearly 20 years,Megan Mullally,without whom he would not have taken the role.
Offerman and Bartlett broke hearts in the series’ unforgettable third episode, which followed closed-off survivalist Bill (Offerman) as he falls for extroverted nomad Frank (Bartlett) after he trespasses on his home.
After a beautifully executed friends to lovers arc and decades of life well-lived, the pair eventually chooses not to live without each other, bringing viewers to tears to the tune of theLinda Ronstadt’s “Long Long Time,” which alsogave the episode its name.
Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman as Frank and Bill in ‘The Last of Us.'.Liane Hentscher / HBO / Courtesy Everett Collection
Liane Hentscher / HBO / Courtesy Everett Collection
Earlier this year, Offermanwon an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a drama seriesfor his performance in the hit show.
While speaking with the press after accepting the Emmy, Offerman suggested there could be a whole miniseries revolving around Bill and Frank’s decades-long relationship, quipping, “It could be a musical.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The first season ofThe Last of Usis available to stream on Max.
source: people.com
