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.

[KC Hawks]

Was that Worlds of Fun I just saw in episode 4?

Edit: Maybe I should I watch the whole episode for that answer haha.

[comochiefsfan]

Lots of KC in tonight’s episode.

Pretty cool.

[007]

Originally Posted by comochiefsfan

Lots of KC in tonight’s episode.

Pretty cool.

So cool seeing the kc skyline pop up tonight

[TambaBerry]

Originally Posted by KC Hawks

Was that Worlds of Fun I just saw in episode 4?

Edit: Maybe I should I watch the whole episode for that answer haha.

Obviously the Mamba haha

[srvy]

Originally Posted by A Salt Weapon

Interesting, I watched episode 1 today and found myself losing interest fast. Not sure if it’s worth investing any more into it but a lot of people here say it is.

I shut ep 3 off at the Parks and Rec guy playing piano. I was super tired and was getting late and just haven't had the motivation to resume and may not.

[A Salt Weapon]

Damn episode 4 was amazing but feels like half as long as it should have been. I feel that we spent too long on ep 3 side plot and cut some off this one.

[backinblack]

should be noted episode 5 is being released on Friday night, because of the Super Bowl next Sunday

Episode 5 of ‘THE LAST OF US’ will air early this Friday on HBO instead due to the #SuperBowl.

Read our review: https://t.co/qrdlPbWHYw pic.twitter.com/1IaCyS40Ry

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 6, 2023

[Sure-Oz]

Good character building episode. A lot of Kansas City shots, pretty damn cool. Can't wait for ep 5 Friday

[Why Not?]

Episode 4 was easily the best one so far.

[dlphg9]

Damn this show is really good.

[staylor26]

Easily my favorite episode yet. This episode is what the game/story was all about. Joel and Ellie's character development, and the real threat (people).

[backinblack]

guessing one of the creators likes Arby's too, second episode with a notable appearance. Where's the Taco Bell fan?

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by backinblack

guessing one of the creators likes Arby's too, second episode with a notable appearance. Where's the Taco Bell fan?

They have the Meats

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by backinblack

guessing one of the creators likes Arby's too, second episode with a notable appearance. Where's the Taco Bell fan?

I think that was the Love's sign in St. Joe.

[notorious]

My daughter and I finished episode 3. Excellent episode.

I have a PS3 and the game sitting in a box. Brother and nephews gave it to me, never played it. Will it ruin the show if do?