Last Of Us Creator Says Hbo Show Will Focus On First Game For Season 1 But Will Deviate Greatly

HBO’s The Last of Us show will be focusing on the first game for Season 1, but the creator says it will “deviate greatly.” Neil Druckman was the director of the Sony blockbuster game and Craig Mazin is the showrunner on the TV series. They spoke to IGN about what’s coming in the first salvo of episodes. It’s been clear that the team at HBO wouldn’t want to stray too far from Ellie and Joel’s story. But, Druckman is now saying that things will deviate a bit from The Last of Us. However, close listening fans will notice where the two overlap in surprising ways. Both Mazin and Druckman mentioned dialogue being present in the show that comes directly from the game. The HBO effort might borrow some story elements, but this journey will still find ways to feel new. The Last of Us is a franchise where the world-building was very well done, so nailing that first salvo will go a long way to making everything flow naturally.