The creator of “The Last of Us” said that “This show is the most authentic adaptation of the game”. This statement comes from the co-creator of the game Neil Druckmann. In a recent interview, Druckmann and Craig Mazin (screenwriter of the show) reveal how they overcame the hurdles of adapting a game into a web series. The screenwriter of the show said that “the game world of “The Last of Us” is different and it is hard to replicate as the different medium forms. However, focusing on the character and game story takes work for production to adapt. And we now understand why this game is so popular. and it is a good chance for us to adapt such a good video game.”
Background of the series
The story of the show is based on a post-apocalyptic world where “zombies” or cal as “infected” are mostly the dominant species and are trying to conquer the remaining human civilization. The plot centers on a character named “Joel” who, along with his companion “Ellie”, must survive being hunted by the infected. The show’s story is being written by the writers of “The Walking Dead” comic book series such as Tony Moore and Robert Kirkman. They are also working with Druckmann and Mazin to create the story.
What is “The Last of Us” about?
“The Last of Us” is an action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3, in June 2013. The story follows a man named Joel and a teenage girl named Ellie who is attempting to survive on post-apocalyptic Earth. It features themes of survival, loyalty, and love, with strong thematic elements. The game is set in the year 2032 when a global pandemic has killed off most of humanity and infected most of the rest. The gameplay centers on exploration and combat in an open-world environment.
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The TV series will be inspired by “The Last of Us”, a popular video game released in June 2013. For those who have not yet seen “The Last of Us”, the best-selling video game from 2013, it is an action survival horror video game and the third release in a series by developer Naughty Dog. The events take place twenty years after a pandemic has turned almost all humans into violent infected creatures.
The storyline of the series
The storyline of the series takes place twenty years after a pandemic outbreak. The virus reduces its victims to their basest natures, but one child has been born who seems immune to its effects. There is an army of “infected” that wants to kill the young girl, and Joel must protect her to continue living. The series “The Last of Us” tells the story of Ellie, a 16-year-old girl who is struggling to survive in a world where infections have turned the majority of humans into undead killers.
About the series
“The Last of Us,” tells the story of Ellie, a 16-year-old girl who is struggling to survive in a world where infections have turned the majority of humans into undead killers. Struggling to go on after her father’s death, she is rescued by a man named Joel, and the two form an unlikely alliance as they attempt to reach the relative safety of Boston. It focuses on the relationship between Ellie and Joel as they survive in an environment filled with bloodthirsty creatures.
In the Conclusion,
After “The Last of Us” season 1, the show received a positive review from the fans. and mostly this series is renewed for a second season which is based on the second part of the game. Many critics appreciate Pedro Pascal’s acting skills. Maybe the second season will be announced soon.
