Clickers may not be real, but that giraffe in The Last of Us Season 1 finale was. In the Making of The Last of Us on HBO Max, it’s confirmed that a real animal was used in the pivotal scene for the show instead of utilizing CGI. Possible spoilers ahead.

Matt Palmer, who was the location manager on Episodes 8 and 9 of the series, expressed his enjoyment of working with the animal. “Shooting with Nabo the giraffe will certainly be one of my favorite experiences,” he said.

Ellie actress Bella Ramsey shared a similar sentiment. “Giraffes are pretty massive,” she said. “It’s like a spiritual experience almost, being so close to such a magnificent animal.”

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