For decades, it has been clear that turning a video game into a compelling film or series is no easy task.While some success stories (Especially the anime series arcaneand box office blockbuster sonic movies), there are countless clumsy people out there struggling to get the most out of their source material. The games are designed to be fun to play, but they don’t always have the same level of narrative nuance that movies and hit TV series require.
until now.If anything seems set to break the curse and provide an equally compelling screen adaptation is to playthis is Last of Us – HBO’s view of Naughty Dog critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic survival drama. Not just inviting game writers and directors Neil Druckmannbut team up with him Chernobyl show runner Craig Mazin, the stage is set to something special. “This is a case that can be opened and closed. It’s the best story ever told in a video game,” said Mazin. empire In the new Greatest Actors issue.
That story is one of predatory coral zombies, a ravaged America, and smuggler Joel (here played by The Mandalorian himself. Pedro Pascal) and teen Ellie (Game of Thrones‘ Bella Ramsey) Traverse the perilous ruins of America. These characters should be key to the success of the series. “They were just people. felt – I have never experienced anything like that and have been playing video games since 1977.
With proper showrunner placement, good casting, and the power of HBO behind it, the result looks like it’s going to be a series that stays true to the game, but leaves a bit of room for exploration and evolution. is often great to play, but not at all great to watch when adapted,” claims Mazin. “Neil and I always ask, ‘Why do we that’s all what are you doing in the game? The best story ever told in a video game just might turn out to be him one of the best stories ever told on television.
read empirefull of Last of Us talk at February 2023 issue – Available Thursday, December 22nd, and You can pre-order online here. Last of Us Coming January 16th to Sky Atlantic and NOW.