LAST OF US Writers Reveal Secret to Adapting Video Games | Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann Interview

HBO's The Last of Us writers and executive producers Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann sit down with Dan Casey to talk about the secrets to adapting video games to the screen, expanding the world and the lore of the game, and easter eggs fans can be on the lookout for on today's episode of Nerdist Now!



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[aroc]

I drove through set in Edmonton. Looked like they put lots of effort and detail. Plus you can see the Alberta legislature clear as day in one shot of the trailer

[amandaray_art]

I was wondering if we’d find out about the favor Bill owed Joel! I’m so excited for those extra details and unanswered questions the show might provide!

[MSayeed]

if the collectable is the robot ill cry

[DngnRdr]

I've always said that poor adaptations usually lack respect for the source material.... and making a good adaptation requires respect most of all.

[pigmemonkey]

This comment section makes me ashamed to be a last of us fan.

[lamarsantos]

I never stopped playing since 2013, when I watch the show ima keep playing tiLL I die 🙏🏽

[auntvesuvi]

Thanks, Dan! Thanks, Craig! Thanks, Neil! 🧟‍♀ #Nerdist #DanCasey #CraigMazin #NeilDruckmann #TheLastOfUs

[jimmymurphy]

Please adapt Part 2 as well. I fucking loved Part 2.

[notoriousbmc]

There's a great opportunity to integrate the lead up to Part 2, into season 1, in a much better way than the game.
There's also SO much content hinted at in the game, that could be shown in a way that wouldn't work in game.

[rahav]

Where is kyle and the science? he was fan😢

[jakobirobi]

Is it even out yet? I'm hoping it's good and faithful to the games, but lets not jump the gun and say you've cracked "the secret to adapting video games" until the reviews are in. It might be totally perfect, but we haven't even seen the first episode yet.

[buster_cheeks]

Seems like the joke book is going to be in the show 😁

[ashardalondragnipurake]

so how is he going to reveal the things he doesnt know

[buttkisseryk]

I’ve never played the game but I’m sorta interested in the show. Production value is the only thing I like about so far

[baconghoti]

The language used referring to 'the game' leaves hopes. Oh, no, 75% if the way in 'all the games'. Shame.

[shelbyvillerules]

Why do the writers/showrunners on these things always look exactly like this?

[empurress]

Tell the story that was told!
Fill in gaps? Awesome!
Change the story for artistic license? Fuck that!
This is a great analysis of how to do an adaptation right.
Put it this way: No matter how great the soup is, if i ordered pizza i don't care how good the soup is, i ordered pizza!
I want to get pizza when i order pizza, not soup!

[vault_boy]

They don't even have the same actors from the game how can this show be any good ?

[AlphaMachina]

Oh, you mean like picking the right people? You can have the best writing in existence, but if the actors aren't believable in the role, then you already lost.

[Durhamguy]

These guys can't tell anyone what the secret is until we see if they managed to not shit on TLOU. Period.