Every new detail about the upcoming HBO series based on The Last of Us creates continued excitement for the show. Today, it was announced that both Ali Abbasi and Jasmila Žbanić have joined the project as directors.
The HBO series is set to follow Joel and Ellie, played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, throughout the events of the first game. While it’s been confirmed that some moments will “deviate greatly” from the game, fans are waiting on bated breath to see just how far screenwriter Craig Mazin will be taking things.
While Abbasi and Žbanić are set to direct, it’s unclear right now how much of the show each director will be taking. We already know that the pilot episode will be directed by Russian film director Kantemir Balagov, so it stands to reason that the pair might be taking individual episodes.
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Who is Jasmila Žbanić?
Bosnian film director Jasmila Žbanić is known for her recent film Quo Vadis, Aida? which has been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2021 Academy Awards. Her other notable films include Grbavica, For Those Who Can Tell No Tales, and On the Path.
Who is Ali Abbasi?
Ali Abbasi is best known for his 2018 Canne’s Film Festival Un Certain Regard Award for his film Border. In addition to Border, the Iranian-Sweedish filmmaker also directed Shelley, a Danish psychological horror film.
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