There's also a few original characters created just for the series, including someone named 'Mr. With shooting now fully underway, much of the show's cast has been unveiled, confirming live-action debuts for many of the game's beloved characters.
However, both he and showrunner Craig Mazin have assured fans that the story will only 'enhance' previous material rather than 'undo' it. The show's 10-episode first season is said to be adapting 2013's The Last of Us, but executive producer Neil Druckmann has already revealed that some episodes will 'deviate greatly' from the events of the acclaimed game. HBO's The Last of Us has shared a series of major casting announcements, confirming that several characters from the original game will appear in the series, but there may be new faces too.