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.

[ThaVirus]

I will say that, yeah, my biggest issue was how quickly it all went by.

I thought we could have seen more between Boston and Kansas City at the very least.

[A Salt Weapon]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I will say that, yeah, my biggest issue was how quickly it all went by.

I thought we could have seen more between Boston and Kansas City at the very least.

That’s my only issue for how they did season 1, they spent over a year announcing it, I understand with the history of video games turned in shows not doing well they were hesitant to throw a bunch of money at it, but they did such a good job it’s a bummer it wasn’t twice as long.

[BigBeauford]

Originally Posted by A Salt Weapon

That’s my only issue for how they did season 1, they spent over a year announcing it, I understand with the history of video games turned in shows not doing well they were hesitant to throw a bunch of money at it, but they did such a good job it’s a bummer it wasn’t twice as long.

Season 1 needed to be 2 seasons.

[raybec 4]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

Season 1 needed to be 2 seasons.

There are already a lot of complaints in this very thread about filler episodes. Unless they get attacked or in some wacky hijinks at every stop there's not a great way to stretch it out much further.

[The Franchise]

There’s only so many episodes you can have of them sneaking around infected. Could they have shown it more? Yeah. But it would have gotten old quick.

[Sure-Oz]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

I'd say the only criticism is there wasn't enough of it. The pacing was pretty breakneck especially in the last 2 episodes. Also the lack of infected in a lot of episodes.

I can agree here but it definitely was still really good to great. It definitely felt rushed more towards the end. Still love it and hope season 2 is a little more fleshed out.

[The Franchise]

I really wish they would have had the Firefly’s find Ellie and Joel like they did in the game.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

There’s only so many episodes you can have of them sneaking around infected. Could they have shown it more? Yeah. But it would have gotten old quick.

Shit, I never get tired of zombie stuff lol

I agree in general, though. I’d have liked to see more infected, more sneaking around infected, more apocalyptic urban backdrops, more raiders and marauders, etc. Unfortunately the budget wasn’t cut out for all of that and people would have complained about it being slow if they focused on character development moments so it’s not a big deal for me.

[Otter]

Finished watching the series and can say it honestly did not reach the high ground for me that this thread lead me into expecting. Don't get me wrong it wasn't bad by any means but the hype is WAY overblown.

I'd put right with The Walking Dead season one popcorn fun. They need to put a cape on Joel just make him a little more super human.

6/10

[dmahurin]

If anyone is interested, the game was released today on PC.

[DJJasonp]

Please point to the spot on the doll where the LOU2 hurt you!

[Fish]

Originally Posted by dmahurin

If anyone is interested, the game was released today on PC.

Cracked within 30 minutes. LOL

[Otter]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Please point to the spot on the doll where the LOU2 hurt you!

[Easy 6]

Free HBO weekend so I'm binging the crap out of this to see if the hype is real

Just started S1 E1, love the idea of using the ant fungus

We'll see...

[Otter]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Free HBO weekend so I'm binging the crap out of this to see if the hype is real

Just started S1 E1, love the idea of using the ant fungus

We'll see...

Follow up with your thought when finished. Curious to see how the align.