AceShowbiz - Bella Ramsey opened up about the substantial challenges they confronted while filming the second season of "The Last of Us". The latest installment of this popular video game adaptation demanded rigorous scenes set in extreme environments, leaving Ramsey frequently "cold, wet, and muddy" on set, as they shared with The Hollywood Reporter.

For Ramsey, an actor with autism, these filming conditions were especially taxing. "Having to wear the waterproofs underneath my costume was absolutely atrocious," Ramsey admitted.

The sensory distress caused by the harsh filming conditions was a significant challenge. "I'd have to make light of it on set because otherwise I was going to go insane. We'd say, 'Oh, I'm tweaking,' " they recounted.

Despite efforts to stay distracted, the comfort issues with waterproof attire were unbearable at times, leading them to "literally rip off my waterproofs at lunchtime."

Additionally, Ramsey noted how fatigue amplified their autistic traits, making the prolonged filming even more challenging.

,p> Their disclosure about autism came in late March, when Ramsey revealed they were diagnosed while working on the first season of "The Last of Us." The star said, "I got diagnosed with autism when I was filming season one of 'The Last of Us.' "

This revelation was prompted by a crew member who, observing Ramsey's behaviors, assumed they had already been diagnosed and encouraged them to seek a formal psychiatric assessment.

This diagnosis, Ramsey described as "freeing," has allowed them to navigate life with more self-compassion. "The label of being autistic has been so helpful to me because that's helped me to understand myself," they remarked.

With new episodes of "The Last of Us" season 2 airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO, Bella Ramsey continues to be a powerful voice for neurodivergence in the entertainment industry.