Game of Thrones' Jamie Lannister, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, deftly avoided answering whether he is in line to playThe Last Of Us' Joel Miller during a recent “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit. When asked by a fan whether he would be bringing Joel Miller to life in the HBO adaptation of the popular PlayStation video game,The Last of Us, Coster-Waldau simply informed fans how he has recently purchased a copy ofThe Last of Us Part 2, noting how it’s a “great game.”
His refusal to directly acknowledge the question didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who believed that Coster-Waldau would be aperfect fit for the character. One highlighted how his response wasn’t exactly a denial, leading others to speculate further. Some pointed to how the actor could be playing the game as research for the role, allowing him to familiarize himself with the world and characters ofThe Last Of Usbefore any sort of official announcement is made for the eagerly-anticipated show.
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Fans highlighted how this approach recently worked wonders forHenry Cavill’s portrayal ofThe Witcher’s Geralt of Riviain Netflix’s adaptation of the popular novel and video game series. It was noted how, if those involved with the production are already fans of the story, as Cavill was ofThe Witcher, it typically helps bolster the end result.
HBO’sThe Last of Usis being adapted for the small screen byChernobyl’s Craig Mazin and the video game’s writer and co-director, Neil Druckmann, whose involvement will undoubtedly increase fan excitement, especially as they have promised the show willfeature a “jaw drop” momentthat was actually cut from the original game. The game’s composer, Gustavo Santaolalla, will also be a part of the production, ensuring the show’s music accurately reflects its beloved source material. Sony Pictures Television will co-produce the show alongside HBO in association with PlayStation Productions.
The HBO show was officially unannounced on March 6 after plans for a live-action movie adaptation faltered following years in development hell. The movie was first announced in March 2014 and, at one point, had prolific director Sam Raimi attached to the project. It was ultimately canceled tomake way for the forthcoming HBO series.
Despite the recent release ofThe Last of Us Part 2on PlayStation 4, HBO’sThe Last of Usappears to be focused on delivering a live-action version of the first game. The story follows Joel Miller, a smuggler who is tasked with escorting a teenage girl, Ellie, across a post-apocalyptic United States as they attempt to survive against hordes of infected creatures and hostile human enemies.
HBO’sThe Last of Usis currently in development. At the time of writing, there is no indication as to when it will air.
