Since its launch in 2013, Naughty Dog's
The Last of Us is fondly remembered for its engrossing narrative and spectacular gameplay.
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world and centers on the relationship between Joel, a gruff smuggler, and Ellie, a teenager who may be the key to a cure for a deadly pandemic that decimated the earth.
The HBO series will cover the events of the original game and with the possibility of additional content based on the forthcoming sequel,
The Last of Us part II.
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."
This development comes after multiple failed attempts to adapt the
Last of Us into a film.
"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."
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