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Sure-Oz · 11:50 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.

**HemiEd** · 01-23-2023, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

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

I just happened on the program before seeing this thread and clicked it off when the old lady did that crazy shit early.

But, after seeing these posts, I went back and gave it another shot. It is a good flick, looking forward to watching episode 2

**srvy** · 01-23-2023, 07:14 AM

I see why Pedro wears a full-face helmet in the Mandalorian. He is kind or an ugly ****er. Pretty damn good actor though.

WhawhaWhat · 01-23-2023, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dmahurin

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

You may have already watched it but the Inside Look they have after each episode explained some of the choices they made regarding those little changes this week.

Sure-Oz · 01-23-2023, 12:47 PM

The detail of this world is great. They've put alot of care into this so far.

Otter · 01-23-2023, 03:03 PM

Looks promising. Never played the game but checked it out on YouTube. Only watched the first 12 minutes of the game and it was very, very close to the HBO series. As far as the game, too slow paced for my taste.

TwistedChief · 01-23-2023, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I just happened on the program before seeing this thread and clicked it off when the old lady did that crazy shit early.

But, after seeing these posts, I went back and gave it another shot. It is a good flick, looking forward to watching episode 2

I’m not big into zombie stuff either, but I thought some of the beginning of The Walking Dead series was pretty damn compelling.

This puts that to shame though.

Vladimir_Kyrilytch · 01-23-2023, 05:33 PM

So the race swapping just doesn't bother you guys anymore?

Pogue · 01-23-2023, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

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

Mother****ing Red Dead Redemption.

Red Dead Revolver had a great story, maybe better than redemption.
I loved all 3 games.

Another game that should be adapted is Mass Effect. Amazon studios has the rights to that, and with the success of Last of Us, it would behoove Amazon to get moving on Mass Effect.

ThaVirus · 01-23-2023, 05:38 PM

No one gives a shit if it’s good

Vladimir_Kyrilytch · 01-23-2023, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

No one gives a shit if it’s good

It's never good when the point of the production is to show that minorities are superior to whites.

I don't support that shit.

ThaVirus · 01-23-2023, 09:43 PM

So anyway..

I watched the second episode and it was pretty tense. I’ve only played the first hour or so of the game so I was shocked at how difficult the fungus zombies were to deal with. And that was only two of them. Then you’ve gotta deal with the hive mind as well.

Spoiler!

Pogue · 01-24-2023, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

So anyway..

I watched the second episode and it was pretty tense. I’ve only played the first hour or so of the game so I was shocked at how difficult the fungus zombies were to deal with. And that was only two of them. Then you’ve gotta deal with the hive mind as well.

Spoiler!

TwistedChief · 01-24-2023, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladimir_Kyrilytch

It's never good when the point of the production is to show that minorities are superior to whites.

I don't support that shit.

This is why no one wants to join your book club.

KCUnited · 01-24-2023, 04:52 AM

That was a terrific episodes.

The tension of A Quiet Place but with fungus zombies.

WhawhaWhat · 01-24-2023, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

That was a terrific episodes.

The tension of A Quiet Place but with fungus zombies.

I first read this as you saying terrible and I was like "HOW?!?"

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Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $2539383	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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ThaVirus Grand champ Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $-7631	So anyway.. I watched the second episode and it was pretty tense. I’ve only played the first hour or so of the game so I was shocked at how difficult the fungus zombies were to deal with. And that was only two of them. Then you’ve gotta deal with the hive mind as well. Spoiler! What was up with the fresh body? They seemed concerned that whatever killed it was somehow more dangerous than run-of-the-mill zombies. Then they mentioned how they would have heard it. I’m guessing the two they encountered were the dangerous ones? Are those the clickers?
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