This article was updated on 01/21 with the latest information on The Last of Us series, including the addition of the filming end date, two new directors, and actress Storm Reid to the cast.

The success of The Last of Us video game franchise (on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5) is undeniable. After a first part acclaimed by players and critics, the second did not disappoint either.

The games developed by Naughty Dog have become benchmarks and, as is the case for many very popular works, the universe of the saga will soon be declined. A series is currently being filmed and should be broadcast on the American channel HBO and their streaming platform (SVoD) HBO Max.

If the release of the show is not imminent, far from it, we already have enough information to expand a little on the project. Here's a recap of everything you need to know about this promising series on paper.

The latest news on The Last of Us series

The Last of Us, what is it about?

In the near future, the world we know no longer exists. A devastating epidemic has turned most Earthlings into zombies and only a handful of survivors remain.

Twenty years after the peak of contamination, the situation is not improving, on the contrary. The last representatives of the human species eke out a living and try to organize themselves, without much success.

Joel, a man who has nothing left to lose, then accepts a perilous mission: to take Ellie, a young teenager, to a safe place at the other end of the United States. Of course, their journey will not be easy.

As you may have understood, the series will take up the plot of the first The Last of Us game.

How many episodes will The Last of Us series have?

The first season of the show will have ten episodes, which should be released at the rate of one per week. It was also revealed that the budget for the series is close to $200 million.

What is the release date for The Last of Us series?

No potential date has filtered, even if we suspect that the series, currently in filming, should not be broadcast before the summer of 2022.

Filming was supposed to start at the end of 2020, but the health situation changed the situation. In short, today, the vagueness remains and this is also why we should not expect to see the program land soon.

Who is at the helm of The Last of Us series?

PlayStation Production and HBO have chosen Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us, Uncharted) to develop, write the series and oversee its production.

The last mentioned is none other than the screenwriter and one of the main directors of The Last of Us games. It is therefore difficult to find a better connoisseur of the franchise and its universe. He should be able to breathe the spirit of video game opuses into the series and make a successful adaptation of it. Anyway, let's hope so.

In an interview with IGN, he explained that certain liberties had been taken with respect to the game, while reassuring fans: "the philosophical subtext of the story", which he considers essential, is retained.

On the other hand, "for anything superficial, like whether someone should wear this checkered shirt or a red shirt? It may not always be the case". Also, the plot of the series will focus more on the dramatic aspect on "hardcore action".

The episodes will be directed by three promising young directors, Kantemir Balagov (A Big Girl, award-winning at Cannes), Jasmina Zbanic (La Voix d'Aida) and Ali Abbasi (Border), as well as by Peter Hoar (It's a Sin series) and Neil Druckman.

Neil Druckmann, director of The Last of Us games, is also involved in the series.

In production, we also find Carolyn Strauss (Chernobyl, Game of Thrones) and Evan Wells, the president of Naughty Dogs.

What will The Last of Us series look like?

A first image of the program was shared by Naughty Dog on the occasion of "The Last of Us Day". We don't see Joel and Ellie from the front, but the photo gives a first clue to the atmosphere of the work. And the costumes of the two characters seem to be faithful to those worn by the protagonists in the game.

What casting for The Last of Us?

The cast of the series expands as filming progresses. Here are the known actors attached to the project for the moment.

How to watch the series in France?

Until now, HBO series were broadcast on French territory via OCS. But this partnership ends at the end of 2022, and it seems that HBO now wants to broadcast its own content via its SVoD streaming platform HBO Max.

Scheduled from October 26 in several European countries, such as Spain, Denmark and Sweden, the service should not arrive in France until sometime in 2023, and it is very likely that The Last of Us will be a great product. call for the arrival of the platform in France.