10 Upcoming TV Shows Doomed To Fail
4. The Last Of Us
Another cherished video game set to have new life breathed into it via the medium of television will also land on HBO this year. But much like Halo before it, The Last of Us TV series has experienced a difficult road into existence.
Originally conceived as a film on two separate occasions, after both of those concepts ultimately ended up in the trash can a series that is expected to focus on the events of the first game and some parts of its critically acclaimed sequel was given the green light. But even with the inspired casting of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Ellie, respectively, trying to do justice to a game as respected and protected as this Sony and Naughty Dog project may be another near impossible task for HBO.
And the fact the show is set to tell the story that has already been digested by those who adored the game means that it could be tough to captivate those who know how the tale will unfold, with any unexpected deviations from the source material also likely p*ssing off fans of the game.
Who'd be a showrunner, right?