Published on 28 Dec 2022 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) HBO Reveals The Last of Us Details
Warner Bros Discovery WBD has been ramping up the marketing for HBO's The Last of Us in the past weeks as its Jan 15 premiere approaches fast and a new update about Episode 1's runtime may have further boosted the anticipation for its debut.Clocking in at an impressive 1 hour and 25 minutes, this action-packed opening installment is sure to captivate both old and new fans alike. The Last of Us is set in 2033, 20 years after the world’s population has been decimated by a fungal infestation of the brain that initially makes its victims violently insane and feral.It will feature Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel Miller and Ellie Williams who are shown as the only two survivors in a post-apocalyptic America run by wicked monsters and zombies which are named as clickers.While plot details are expected to mirror the iconic Playstation game, its first trailer already revealed that some storylines will be expanded alongside key surprising additions.On the business side, The Last of Us is being produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment in conjunction with PlayStation Productions. Sony Pictures Entertainment’s shows include Breaking Bad, The Boys, and Seinfeld. As for the relatively new PlayStation Productions, The Last of Us is their first TV series and only second announced production after the movie based on Naughty Dog’s Uncharted games.HBO also confirmed that The Last of Us would have a nine-episode first season that covers Part 1 of the hit video game. The Last of Us Episode 1 will premiere on HBO on Sunday, Jan 15, at 9:00 pm ET.The television network has also revealed that the series will be accompanied by a companion podcast. The podcast will be hosted by Troy Baker who is the original voice actor for Joel in The Last of Us video game.
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