Many years ago, film critic Roger Ebert infamously declared that “video games could not in principle be art.” Because of his position, gamers took Ebert to task and tried to explain that the medium had come a long way since the days of Atari. Ironically, Mr. Ebert died just a few months prior to the release of The Last of UsIn June 2013. Sony and developer Naughty Dog’s powerful fusion of gameplay and cinematic storytelling created an experience that rivals any film or TV show. This game It is art. In the early part of next year, we will see the first ever live-action adaptation. The Last of UsHBO will soon have it.
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As you can see from the poster, The Last of UsNew episodes will air weekly on HBO Max and HBO Max. Mandalorian‘s Pedro Pacal is starring in the series as Joel, a man haunted by personal loss in a post-apocalyptic America that was ravaged by a plague. Joel is employed to accompany Ellie (Bella Ramsey), as she travels across the country. Her safety is vital for humanity’s survival, as Ellie is immune from the plague.
There’s no shortage of action in the story, but one of the core parts of the game is the way that Joel and Ellie emotionally bond and rely on each other to survive the experience. That’s one of the main reasons why the story resonates so strongly with gamers. Neil Druckmann was the author of the original game. He teamed up with Chernobyl showrunner Craig Mazin for HBO’s The Last of UsThis should ensure that all the essential aspects of the experience are preserved within the show.
Gabriel Luna co-stars in the series as Joel’s brother, Tommy, with Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Anna Torv as Tess, Nico Parker as Sarah, Murray Bartlett as Frank, Nick Offerman as Bill, Storm Reid as Riley Abel, Jeffrey Pierce as Perry, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, Elaine Miles as Florence, and Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, who were the original voice actors for Joel, and Ellie, will appear in the series as various characters.
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