HBO has released the first full-length trailer for their forthcoming live-action adaptation of The Last of Us.
The show will feature Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. HBO has not announced a precise premiere date, although the show is expected to debut in 2023.
Watch the full length trailer below:
The Last of Us television series will be based on the award-winning game of the same name, developed by game company Naughty Dog.
The Last of Us game tells the tale of Joel, a smuggler entrusted with transporting a young woman named Ellie across a devastated America.
Players defend themselves from hostile people and cannibalistic monsters afflicted by a mutant fungus of the species Cordyceps with guns, homemade weapons, and stealth.
HBO and Naughty Dog released the trailer in light of the Last of Us Day celebration. The Last of Us Day celebration is an in-game celebration of the day in which the infection spread throughout humanity.
“In 2013, our studio released a new game, The Last of Us. While we felt immense pride in what we accomplished, we could never imagine that nine years later we’d still see new and seasoned players experiencing this game and sharing their passion for Joel and Ellie’s stories,” said Naughty Dog in statement.
“We’re humbled to see this outpouring of excitement for the franchise grow and stay strong nearly a decade later.”
“So many of you have shared how much the series has impacted you, and it’s such a privilege to know that The Last of Us continues to resonate with players worldwide,” Naughty Dog added on.
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Sources: IGN, Naughty Dog