The nine-episode first season of the television series The Last of Us.
Based on the critically acclaimed video game (Naughty Dog exclusive for PlayStation platforms) written and produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the nine-episode first season of The Last of Us will debut on January 15, 2023 on HBO. will be available to stream in 4K on HBO Max. In the story, Joel and Ellie, played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, are two survivors in a post-apocalyptic America overrun by zombie-like monsters called clickers. A deadly disease, Cordyceps, has ravaged the world and turned its victims into walking shells whose mushroom-like spores grow on their bodies.
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The cast also includes Gabriel Luna as Tommy, Joel’s brother, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, the leader of a rebel group called the Fireflies, Nico Parker as Sarah, Joel’s daughter, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Geoffrey Pierce as Perry. and Anna Torv as Tess. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who played Joel and Ellie in The Last of Us video game and its sequel, will also appear in the series in unnamed roles.
The Last of Us on HBO, a faithful and authentic adaptation
Barry Gower, prosthetic designer for The Last of Us, said:
It was like a dream come true. For a monster maker, that’s exactly the job I came into the business for. We are very lucky. The scripts are fantastic. There are some really creepy moments. There are many things for the fans. I think it’s fair to say that they will be very happy. From what I’ve seen on the show and what we’ve filmed, it’s very faithful and authentic to the game. I hope that the fans will be excited about this series and that it will bring many new fans to discover it through the series. not through a video game.