Honestly, it might seem totally weird to see Josh Peck pop up in something like The Last of Us when most of us remember him cracking jokes in Drake & Josh. But here's the thing: actors love to mix it up! I mean, just imagine doing the exact same thing day in and day out.

For Josh, he probably felt it was time to explore new roles. He's 38 now, no longer the teenager we all watched struggle with shenanigans on Nickelodeon. This stint in a dramatic HBO series is a great way for him to experiment and show everyone he can handle serious stuff too.

Besides, working with people like Jeffrey Wright and the director Craig Mazin was probably super appealing. It's also funny thinking he wasn't even familiar with the show. He really got into it after binge-watching to prep for the role.

When you think about it, it's kind of cool—he's keeping things fresh and reminding us that good actors can take on just about any role they want! So in my book, Josh Peck's serious cameo? Totally a win!