HBO's "The Last Of Us" Reveals First Look

HBO's "The Last Of Us" reveals a new look at the series, including the first glimpse at Joel and Ellie.

BYMitch Findlay
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Naughty Dog's The Last Of Us is easily one of the most acclaimed video games of all time, with many praising the cinematic narrative, morally complex characters, and powerful blend of drama, action, and horror.

Its sequel, The Last Of Us 2, was equally acclaimed on the critical front, though many fans took issue with some of the storytelling choices employed. Regardless of a controversial (but still beloved) second chapterThe Last Of Us remains a high point in gaming, to the point where HBO officially moved forward to adapt an original series.

HBO's "The Last Of Us" Reveals First Look
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Featuring Pedro Pascal (Game Of Thrones, The Mandalorian) as Joel and Bella Ramsay (Game Of Thrones) as Ellie, the upcoming show will also feature direction from Neil Druckmann, the man who brought both games to life as director. 

With yesterday marking The Last Of Us day, Naughty Dog and HBO came through to gift fans with an official first look at the series. Though it doesn't reveal much, it does successfully capture the aesthetic of the game, with Joel and Ellie donning their iconic attire -- provided you didn't mess around with any of the unlockable skin options. Both Pascal and Ramsey also shared the image with a few key quotations inspired by their characters. 

HBO's "The Last Of Us" Reveals First Look
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With the series currently in production, look for further updates on HBO's The Last Of Us to arrive in due time. For those who have beaten both games -- do you think it will translate effectively to the small-screen? Sound off in the comments below.

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<b>Feature Editor</b> <!--BR--> Mitch Findlay is a writer and hip-hop journalist based in Montreal. Resident old head by default. Enjoys writing Original Content about music, albums, lyrics, and rap history. His favorite memories include interviewing J.I.D and EarthGang at the "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" studio sessions in Atlanta and receiving a phone call from Dr. Dre. In his spare time he makes horror movies.