The Last of Us was conceived as the opposite of Resident Evil

The resemblance between Resident Evil and The Last of Us can be summed up, more or less, to both franchises being set in a post-apocalyptic world with zombies (or derivatives of the same type of monster). Beyond that, they branch off in different thematic and playable directions. Neil Druckmann, creative director of the Naughty Dog series, is currently promoting the HBO live-action adaptation of his creation. In this context, the developer has stated in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that they tried to make this project as an opposite of Resident Evil.

"We wanted to do the opposite of Resident Evil, which I love, but it's so over the top and you’re fighting giant spiders and it’s all about enemy variety." According to the creative lead, the Capcom franchise focuses above all on the creatures you fight or run away from. And he wonders:What would happen if it were about intimate relationships?, about an exploration of the unconditional love that a father feels for their child, as well as the beautiful things that can come from it? But also about "the really horrible things" that this love can cause.

The Last of Us, soon on HBO Max

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal are Ellie and Joel in HBO's The Last of Us, a production that premieres on the platform on January 16. The series is based on the first game, although the narrative will change some events and locations to fit the new format. After Uncharted’s adaptation to the big screen, this is Naughty Dog’s second IP to make the leap to film or television.

The Last of Us Part I, released last year 2022 on PS5, will release on March 3 on PC.. It is a remake of the original installment, so it offers improved graphics and more accessibility options, although the story and gameplay remain faithful to the classic.

Source | The Hollywood Reporter