Sony To Develop “The Last of Us” Film

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PlayStation 3’s critically-acclaimed action-adventure survival horror title, The Last of Us may soon be hitting the big screen. Sony Pictures Production Company, Screen Gems are currently in the process of taking the necessary steps to develop a live-action adaption of the Naught Dog video game. Creative Director, Neil Druckmann is set to write the script along with storyline help from N.D. co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra.

The feature film is set to have the inclusion of the video game’s similar storyline, in a post-apocalyptic United States setting during 2033; featuring main characters Joel and Ellie. If you still haven’t played the number-one rated game 2013, it would be in your best interest to do so in the very near future before the 2014 flood begins. Check after the jump for more details on the film, then stay tuned for roll-out news pertaining to cast and the release date.

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Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it, and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay,” Screen Gems president Clint Culpepper said. I am thrilled that SCEA’s Riley Russell was able to get me in front of Neil and Evan Wells to plead my case. Sam and his team at Ghost House round out the perfect team to help realize Neil’s vision. Naughty Dog Co-president Wells called the combination of Screen Gems and Ghost House “a perfect fit. Since our game released last June, we’ve talked with many companies about making a film, but we couldn’t have found better partners who share our creative vision and high standards.”

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