HBO - The Last of Us

[Sure-Oz]

@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.

[007]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Had never even heard of the video game.

But that episode was awesome. Cannot wait for more.

Dude that game was outstanding. If you have time to game at all, give it a go.

[Sassy Squatch]

I really enjoyed the cameo that Geralt from The Witcher made in the games.

[Stryker]

Ok, If you have not heard of this game or partially played it, PLEASE go back and play this game. The gameplay, let alone, the story is absolutely beyond words. It is the most incredible game I have ever played and so glad I played this game all the way through. The only other games that compare are God of War and the entire Uncharted series. Guy's, do yourselves a favor and play this game. PS. Thank us later after you play/finish this incredible game

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Ok, If you have not heard of this game or partially played it, PLEASE go back and play this game. The gameplay, let alone, the story is absolutely beyond words. It is the most incredible game I have ever played and so glad I played this game all the way through. The only other games that compare are God of War and the entire Uncharted series. Guy's, do yourselves a favor and play this game. PS. Thank us later after you play/finish this incredible game

Absolutely. Loved uncharted but tlou was my gig. I still liked the 2ns game alot but understood why others didn't

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Ditto!

Hopefully I'll have a PS5 by then lol

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Hopefully I'll have a PS5 by then lol

LOL! Broth'a they are so readily available now it is not even worth discussion.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Stryker

LOL! Broth'a they are so readily available now it is not even worth discussion.

Good! I haven't looked in forever...I'll start saving now lol

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Ok, If you have not heard of this game or partially played it, PLEASE go back and play this game. The gameplay, let alone, the story is absolutely beyond words. It is the most incredible game I have ever played and so glad I played this game all the way through. The only other games that compare are God of War and the entire Uncharted series. Guy's, do yourselves a favor and play this game. PS. Thank us later after you play/finish this incredible game

I would love to but, I’ve long been an XBox user.

Even with out the game knowledge/experience, it was a solid first episode. And I do enjoy a good zombie story.

[BleedingRed]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

On a side note: You know what game would make an EXCELLENT series?

Mother****ing Red Dead Redemption.

After west world flopped last season I need this

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

On a side note: You know what game would make an EXCELLENT series?

Mother****ing Red Dead Redemption.

God yes. And you'd have a couple of seasons built in with both RDR2 and the original.

[TinyEvel]

So far this is a great adaptation. I trust HBO.

I think calling this “another zombie movie” is unfair. The evolution of fungus and all it’s effects has barely even been revealed.

Plus, most disaster movies, the disaster is a situation. The real danger is how people treat each other and do whatever is necessary to survive. I’m looking forward to how they manifest both.

Add my vote to the “you must play this game” crowd. Naughty dog is my favorite developer, well, tied with Rockstar. But the writing and craftsmanship of uncharted and TLOU is top notch. TLOU was harder to beat IMO than any uncharted game.

[Sure-Oz]

Episode 2 was fantastic.

[dmahurin]

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Episode 2 was fantastic.

Yes it was. Just a few subtle changes to be its own thing but still be true to the game. I'm loving this.

[BWillie]

Heard all the rave, then saw it was another ****ing zombie show. Exhausting. Sad. Would have watched it, but more zombie bullshit.

[A Salt Weapon]

Finally watched and damn they followed the game to a t that first episode. Excited for the next one.