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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.

Stryker · 02-22-2023, 08:39 PM

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Why? The DLC story is great. It is needed to set up Ellie's backstory and motivations even more.

Absolutely! That was awesome in itself! Is a "foreshadowing" of TLOU 2 if you think about it.

-King- · 02-26-2023, 10:36 PM

Man past 2 episodes have been slow as shit. Last week was still good but this week was a bore. A full hour of flashback isn't what I was looking for this week.

dmahurin · 02-26-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Man past 2 episodes have been slow as shit. Last week was still good but this week was a bore. A full hour of flashback isn't what I was looking for this week.

I loved it, really great adaptation from the game. If you are wanting more action, next week has got you. It's going to be crazy.

Sure-Oz · 02-26-2023, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dmahurin

I loved it, really great adaptation from the game. If you are wanting more action, next week has got you. It's going to be crazy.

Exactly. This gives great character development and shows where Ellie's coming from. This is not the walking dead. Shits about to hit the fan though.

dmahurin · 02-26-2023, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Exactly. This gives great character development and shows where Ellie's coming from. This is not the walking dead. Shits about to hit the fan though.

I'm not ready for ****ing David.

dlphg9 · 02-27-2023, 12:03 AM

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I'm not ready

Spoiler!

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Dont post game plots in this thread bro. Lots of people in here haven't played the game. Spoiler that shit.

Sassy Squatch · 02-27-2023, 05:26 AM

Nice. Looks like it's going to be relatively faithful to the game based on the preview. Just how faithful is the question now.

**BigRedChief** · 02-27-2023, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Man past 2 episodes have been slow as shit. Last week was still good but this week was a bore. A full hour of flashback isn't what I was looking for this week.

Every series has this one episode where they explore the background of a character. We need to understand their motives and how did they get to this place. There has been plenty of blowing the heads off zombies. I thought it was a good filler episode.

**BigRedChief** · 02-27-2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dlphg9

Dont post game plots in this thread bro. Lots of people in here haven't played the game. Spoiler that shit.

Since those who have played the game are saying the story is close to the game, yeah, telling us in here plots and events that are coming up is not cool. Spoiler it and if they want spoilers, open it and go for it.

Sure-Oz · 02-27-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Every series has this one episode where they explore the background of a character. We need to understand their motives and how did they get to this place. There has been plenty of blowing the heads off zombies. I thought it was a good filler episode.

I'd say the worst episode so far is the first kc episode personally. I wish that was more 2nd half of the episode and that was still pretty good imo. I am curious if this will wrap up great too. Only 2 episodes left not huge run times. This episode was needed.

Sure-Oz · 02-27-2023, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Nice. Looks like it's going to be relatively faithful to the game based on the preview. Just how faithful is the question now.

I trust this creative team. I played both games and I'm thrilled how it's gone so far. I never thought a series was needed. It's enhanced everything and I can't wait to play the games again

dmahurin · 02-27-2023, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I trust this creative team. I played both games and I'm thrilled how it's gone so far. I never thought a series was needed. It's enhanced everything and I can't wait to play the games again

Same, I'm waiting until the show finishes and I am going to go back and play it again. I may wait for it to hit PC though.

dlphg9 · 02-27-2023, 12:23 PM

I don't even think I can pick out my least favorite episode, because I think they've all been excellent. I don't get the complaining about a character building episode and it seems like people will bitch about that and then bitch about a different show because they didn't care enough about the characters. If you want non stop action, then watch a ****ing Michael Bay movie.

Stryker · 02-27-2023, 06:15 PM

I am loving this series so far - I have zero complaints. This turned out way better than I expected! Makes you hungry for more!

Sure-Oz · 02-27-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

I am loving this series so far - I have zero complaints. This turned out way better than I expected! Makes you hungry for more!

Agreed. I'm a little nervous we have only 2 more episodes and alot to get to. Hope they pull it off.

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Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $2549383	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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dlphg9 MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $159653	I don't even think I can pick out my least favorite episode, because I think they've all been excellent. I don't get the complaining about a character building episode and it seems like people will bitch about that and then bitch about a different show because they didn't care enough about the characters. If you want non stop action, then watch a ****ing Michael Bay movie.
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