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.

[DJ's left nut]

Good luck having Bella Ramsey carry this show forward...

They should've changed the source material. She cannot keep this thing going. So either they're gonna have to change it anyway to find a new primary antagonist or it's just gonna whither up and die since she ain't gonna be able to pull this off.

[rydogg58]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Good luck having Bella Ramsey carry this show forward...

They should've changed the source material. She cannot keep this thing going. So either they're gonna have to change it anyway to find a new primary antagonist or it's just gonna whither up and die since she ain't gonna be able to pull this off.

I'm struggling to find reasons to keep watching. I knew what would happen, but It's hard to care about the remaining characters enough to tune in.

I didn't think she was a good fit for Ellie to begin with. I liked her as a minor side character in GOT, but she can't carry this show. I hope I'm wrong.

[ThaVirus]

I don’t mind the actress but I don’t like the character. The constant recklessness trying to prove herself is tiresome.

I like Joel’s brother. Maybe they can pivot to following him.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Good luck having Bella Ramsey carry this show forward...

They should've changed the source material. She cannot keep this thing going. So either they're gonna have to change it anyway to find a new primary antagonist or it's just gonna whither up and die since she ain't gonna be able to pull this off.

Have not played the game, but I expect Abby to become a central character of this show moving forward. They've been making sure to show her perspective through the first 2 episodes of S2.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I don’t mind the actress but I don’t like the character. The constant recklessness trying to prove herself is tiresome.

I like Joel’s brother. Maybe they can pivot to following him.

Yeah I mentioned to my friend that if they are going to keep this thing afloat the main character has to be Joel's brother. Don't think it will be, though.

[Deberg_1990]

Pascal is not gone. There will be flashbacks I’m sure. And probably an entire episode of one. But yea, he’s gonna be hard to replace.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Good luck having Bella Ramsey carry this show forward...

They should've changed the source material. She cannot keep this thing going. So either they're gonna have to change it anyway to find a new primary antagonist or it's just gonna whither up and die since she ain't gonna be able to pull this off.

Gonna be six episodes of GRRRRRL POWER!

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Who gives a shit about the game.

Its a TV show. Make it the best TV show it can be. Deviate from the game story line if you have to.

Its a fkn video game.

Yep. You didn’t play the game. Fukn obvious.

If you had, you’d understand it’s one of the best (if not the best) stories told in a game ever.

And yeah, good enough to get a deal made for HBO….so yeah, the story is more than solid.

Keep on staying true to the game, and we’ll be just fine.

If you find Bella Ramsey unattractive, bail.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

If you find Bella Ramsey unattractive, bail.

You don't ???

I mean, I can see saying "man, you're bailing because she's unattractive? That's shallow..."

But i just assumed everyone was on the same page here - that girl is an uggo. There's not a single attractive thing about her.

She's one of those people who might end up married because she's probably fairly wealthy. But if she were just an accountant or teacher? She'd be a lesbian cat lady. Because she wouldn't have a choice.

She's just ugly. And with all the effort in the world and best makeup artists money can by, she doesn't even make it to average. She's a hagbeast.

[DJ's left nut]

Ha!

She's 'non-binary'. Should've known.

Of course you are, Hagrid.

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

You don't ???

I mean, I can see saying "man, you're bailing because she's unattractive? That's shallow..."

But i just assumed everyone was on the same page here - that girl is an uggo. There's not a single attractive thing about her.

She's one of those people who might end up married because she's probably fairly wealthy. But if she were just an accountant or teacher? She'd be a lesbian cat lady. Because she wouldn't have a choice.

She's just ugly. And with all the effort in the world and best makeup artists money can by, she doesn't even make it to average. She's a hagbeast.

Regardless of the superficial stuff, it hasn’t made a difference in quality of the show (for me) but different strokes for different folks I guess

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

You don't ???

I mean, I can see saying "man, you're bailing because she's unattractive? That's shallow..."

But i just assumed everyone was on the same page here - that girl is an uggo. There's not a single attractive thing about her.

She's one of those people who might end up married because she's probably fairly wealthy. But if she were just an accountant or teacher? She'd be a lesbian cat lady. Because she wouldn't have a choice.

She's just ugly. And with all the effort in the world and best makeup artists money can by, she doesn't even make it to average. She's a hagbeast.

I mean, I agree. But it doesn’t matter to me or affect my viewing of the show.

[ThaVirus]

Who’s uglier: Bella Ramsey or the chick from Handmaid’s Tale?

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Who’s uglier: Bella Ramsey or the chick from Handmaid’s Tale?

Ramsey. Moss used to be decent when she was younger. Now she’s over 40 and gained weight.

[Wallcrawler]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Good luck having Bella Ramsey carry this show forward...

They should've changed the source material. She cannot keep this thing going. So either they're gonna have to change it anyway to find a new primary antagonist or it's just gonna whither up and die since she ain't gonna be able to pull this off.

Druckmann isn't changing the source material. He mocked fans who hated it, the game only sold half what the first did. He's adamant that they told the right story, so if he were to change it, all it would do is be him finally acknowledging the massive L that the source material was.

He actually did a minor change, and that was Abby revealing why she was doing what she was doing. That did not happen in the game. You didn't find out who she was or why she did it until 40 hours in. Most players never made it that far.