And sometimes they deviate greatly to much better effect because we are dealing with a different medium. It's funny to see my dialogue there from the games in HBO scripts.

It was reported that Mahershala Ali ( Moonlight) was considered for the role, but a deal was never struck.īut don't expect it to follow the game to the letter.Ĭhatting to IGN, Druckmann said: 'Things sometimes stay pretty close. The lead roles of Joel and Ellie will be played by The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal and Game of Thrones star Bella Ramsey. The Last of Us cast: Who's starring in The Last of Us? The Last of Us is sure to be another big hit for HBO if it manages to successfully adapt the bestselling video game for the screen, and there's already been some exciting casting confirmed for the key roles of Joel and Ellie.īut while we wait for the series to reach our screens, here's everything you need to know about The Last of Us. We're delighted to partner with Naughty Dog, Word Games, Sony and PlayStation to adapt this epic, powerfully immersive story.' 'With them at the helm alongside the incomparable Carolyn Strauss, this series is sure to resonate with both die-hard fans of The Last of Us games and newcomers to this genre-defining saga.

'Craig and Neil are visionaries in a league of their own,' said Francesca Orsi, Executive VP HBO Programming.

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