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Sure-Oz · 03-05-2020, 11:43 AM

@HBO: Look for the light.

@clmazin and @Neil_Druckmann to develop the series adaptation of #TheLastOfUs, coming soon to HBO: http://itsh.bo/thelastofus https://twitter.com/HBO/status/12356...572032/video/1

The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann (Exclusive)

MARCH 05, 2020 9:30AMby*Borys Kit, Patrick Shanley

Craig Mazin, the creator of the acclaimed limited series*Chernobyl,*is reteaming with HBO adapt*The Last of Us, the massive Sony PlayStation video game franchise.
In a rare development in the world of video game adaptations, the writer and creative director of the game, Neil Druckmann, is also involved, and will work with Mazin to pen and executive produce what is intended to be a series.

Carolyn Strauss will also executive produce along with Evan Wells, the president of Naughty Dog, the Santa Monica-based developer of the game. The project is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and in association with PlayStation Productions and it will be the first television series from PlayStation Productions.
Originally launched in 2013, Sony and Naughty Dog’s*The Last of Us*garnered critical praise for its engrossing tale of the post-apocalypse centered on the relationship between Joel, a smuggler in this new world, and Ellie, a teenager who may be a key to a cure for the deadly pandemic.
Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle the14-year-old girl out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse across the U.S. and depend on each other for survival. The HBO series will cover the events of the original game, which was written by Druckmann, with the possibility of additional content based on the forthcoming game sequel,*The Last of Us Part II, which will release on May 29, 2020.
Mazin, who is said to be an avid player of the game, stated, “Neil Druckmann is without question the finest storyteller working in the video game medium, and*The Last of Us*is his magnum opus. Getting a chance to adapt this breathtaking work of art has been a dream of mine for years, and I’m so honored to do it in partnership with Neil.”
“From the first time I sat down to talk with Craig I was equally blown away by his approach to narrative and his love and deep understanding of*The Last of Us,” said Druckmann in a statement. “With*Chernobyl, Craig and HBO created a tense, harrowing, emotional masterpiece. I couldn’t think of better partners to bring the story of*The Last of Us*to life as a television show.”
Last of Us*won numerous “game of the year” awards and went on to sell more than 17 million copies across both its original release on the PlayStation 3 and a remastered version on the PlayStation 4.
“This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for us to partner with Craig, Neil, Carolyn and the teams at Sony, Naughty Dog and PlayStation to bring the virtual world of this acclaimed game to life,” stated HBO programming president Casey Bloys.
“This is the first of many shows we intend to develop with our friends at PlayStation Productions,” said Chris Parnell, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios.*The Last of Us*is a brilliant achievement in storytelling and character development, and we are lucky to have the opportunity to work with this team to adapt it.”
Druckmann is a longtime vet of Naughty Dog, starting as a programming intern in 2004. In 2007, he was given the role of game designer on*Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, the first installment in the action adventure series. In 2013, he created*The Last of Us, based on a concept he developed as a student at Carnegie Mellon University.
Mazin’s*Chernobyl*tackled a bleak and complex true-life event and became a must-see show for HBO. The show won an Emmy for outstanding limited series and landed one for Mazin for outstanding writing. Mazin also won a PGA and a WGA Award.

Holy shit this is gonna be awesome.

DJJasonp · 02-20-2023, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Anticipating episode 8 more and more the closer we get. Has potential to be super ****ing dark if they're willing to go down some of the rabbit holes the game established.

I honestly thought they're speeding through the game quite a bit.

The fact that we're already in Colorado/Winter is stunning. I'm guessing this is just a short 2-season series?

dmahurin · 02-20-2023, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

I honestly thought they're speeding through the game quite a bit.

The fact that we're already in Colorado/Winter is stunning. I'm guessing this is just a short 2-season series?

From what I've read, season 1 is game 1 and game 2 will be broken into 2 seasons. The second game was significantly longer with way more story to tell.

Sure-Oz · 02-20-2023, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dmahurin

From what I've read, season 1 is game 1 and game 2 will be broken into 2 seasons. The second game was significantly longer with way more story to tell.

Definitely curious if they go straight into game 2 or just a bit before then

dlphg9 · 02-20-2023, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Is Joel having panic attacks or PTSD? Seems like he was

I'd say panic attacks. He told his brother that the fear just suddenly creeps in sometimes.

This was probably my favorite episode yet. Seems like these all fly by. They're too good.

BleedingRed · 02-21-2023, 07:39 PM

Honestly get away from the game in Season 2 please ty

Stryker · 02-21-2023, 08:00 PM

This show is getting better and better! Loved this episode (6). Loving the references to the game as well.

A Salt Weapon · 02-21-2023, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

It's a game also so most that time is fighting endless npcs...they've done a great job and this show and game were always about Ellie and Joel.

I agree but also feel they could have included more of at least stealth kills on infected. They are skipping a lot of story too, Cut some serious scenes out from the college hospital area.

dlphg9 · 02-21-2023, 10:11 PM

1 thing bothers me -

Why couldn't both Tommy and Joel take her to the college? Like if Tommy was fine going solo, then why wouldn't he just go with Joel?

Stryker · 02-21-2023, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by A Salt Weapon

I agree but also feel they could have included more of at least stealth kills on infected. They are skipping a lot of story too, Cut some serious scenes out from the college hospital area.

Yea, they rushed through that pretty quickly at the end of the episode.

Stryker · 02-21-2023, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

1 thing bothers me -

Why couldn't both Tommy and Joel take her to the college? Like if Tommy was fine going solo, then why wouldn't he just go with Joel?

Nice! Never though of that!

Sure-Oz · 02-21-2023, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by A Salt Weapon

I agree but also feel they could have included more of at least stealth kills on infected. They are skipping a lot of story too, Cut some serious scenes out from the college hospital area.

I'd say some infected scenes for sure...and I believe a touching scene too. They definitely have to rush now. It's too bad HBO didn't know this would kickass because I bet they would have given them a few more episodes to work with. HBO did risk it though considering video game adaptations always suck.

dmahurin · 02-21-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

1 thing bothers me -

Why couldn't both Tommy and Joel take her to the college? Like if Tommy was fine going solo, then why wouldn't he just go with Joel?

Joel didn't want to be around her and get more attached.

dmahurin · 02-21-2023, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Honestly get away from the game in Season 2 please ty

Hell no, the second one was great storytelling.

dlphg9 · 02-21-2023, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dmahurin

Joel didn't want to be around her and get more attached.

Did you finish the episode?

Spoiler!

dmahurin · 02-22-2023, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

Did you finish the episode?

Spoiler!

I was slightly inebriated when I replied. I completely misread the question lol. Sorry

03-05-2020, 11:43 AM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Sure-Oz's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2001	HBO - The Last of Us @HBO: Look for the light. @clmazin and @Neil_Druckmann to develop the series adaptation of #TheLastOfUs, coming soon to HBO: http://itsh.bo/thelastofus https://twitter.com/HBO/status/12356...572032/video/1 The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann (Exclusive) MARCH 05, 2020 9:30AMbyBorys Kit, Patrick Shanley Craig Mazin, the creator of the acclaimed limited seriesChernobyl,is reteaming with HBO adaptThe Last of Us, the massive Sony PlayStation video game franchise. In a rare development in the world of video game adaptations, the writer and creative director of the game, Neil Druckmann, is also involved, and will work with Mazin to pen and executive produce what is intended to be a series. Carolyn Strauss will also executive produce along with Evan Wells, the president of Naughty Dog, the Santa Monica-based developer of the game. The project is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and in association with PlayStation Productions and it will be the first television series from PlayStation Productions. Originally launched in 2013, Sony and Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Usgarnered critical praise for its engrossing tale of the post-apocalypse centered on the relationship between Joel, a smuggler in this new world, and Ellie, a teenager who may be a key to a cure for the deadly pandemic. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle the14-year-old girl out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse across the U.S. and depend on each other for survival. The HBO series will cover the events of the original game, which was written by Druckmann, with the possibility of additional content based on the forthcoming game sequel,The Last of Us Part II, which will release on May 29, 2020. Mazin, who is said to be an avid player of the game, stated, “Neil Druckmann is without question the finest storyteller working in the video game medium, andThe Last of Usis his magnum opus. Getting a chance to adapt this breathtaking work of art has been a dream of mine for years, and I’m so honored to do it in partnership with Neil.” “From the first time I sat down to talk with Craig I was equally blown away by his approach to narrative and his love and deep understanding ofThe Last of Us,” said Druckmann in a statement. “WithChernobyl, Craig and HBO created a tense, harrowing, emotional masterpiece. I couldn’t think of better partners to bring the story ofThe Last of Usto life as a television show.” Last of Uswon numerous “game of the year” awards and went on to sell more than 17 million copies across both its original release on the PlayStation 3 and a remastered version on the PlayStation 4. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for us to partner with Craig, Neil, Carolyn and the teams at Sony, Naughty Dog and PlayStation to bring the virtual world of this acclaimed game to life,” stated HBO programming president Casey Bloys. “This is the first of many shows we intend to develop with our friends at PlayStation Productions,” said Chris Parnell, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios.The Last of Usis a brilliant achievement in storytelling and character development, and we are lucky to have the opportunity to work with this team to adapt it.” Druckmann is a longtime vet of Naughty Dog, starting as a programming intern in 2004. In 2007, he was given the role of game designer onUncharted: Drake's Fortune, the first installment in the action adventure series. In 2013, he createdThe Last of Us, based on a concept he developed as a student at Carnegie Mellon University. Mazin’sChernobyltackled a bleak and complex true-life event and became a must-see show for HBO. The show won an Emmy for outstanding limited series and landed one for Mazin for outstanding writing. Mazin also won a PGA and a WGA Award. Holy shit this is gonna be awesome. Last edited by Sure-Oz; 03-05-2020 at 11:50 AM..
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BleedingRed THIS .... IS... ARROWHEAD!!!! BleedingRed's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston, Tx	Honestly get away from the game in Season 2 please ty
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Stryker In Mahomes I trust! Stryker's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Baton Rouge, LA	This show is getting better and better! Loved this episode (6). Loving the references to the game as well.
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02-21-2023, 10:11 PM	#458
dlphg9 MVP dlphg9's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010	1 thing bothers me - Why couldn't both Tommy and Joel take her to the college? Like if Tommy was fine going solo, then why wouldn't he just go with Joel?
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