HBO The last of us finally released its first trailer recreating many scenes from the video game. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the adaptation was confirmed in 2020 and has been developed for TV by Craig Mazin, creator of HBO’s Chernobyl, and Neil Druckmann, director of the original game.
Many easter eggs were spotted in the trailer, and fans attribute the show’s faithfulness to the source material to Druckmann’s involvement. Viewers can easily spot the similarities between the video game and the show’s trailer, from familiar scenes to small details like clothing and locations. Here are five Easter eggs spotted in HBO The last of us trailer:
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opening scene
In the video game’s opening scene, viewers find Joel and his daughter Sarah trying to escape after the plague outbreak that has taken place in Austin. It’s the same scene in the trailer version, with a little extra drama added to make it more creative and compelling. Another small but significant detail shown is the broken watch worn by Joel, a gift from Sarah that viewers would often see throughout the show.
Trip to Boston
Another scene recreated in the trailer features Joel, Ellie, and Tess’ trip to Boston. In the game, Joel and Tess tried to get Ellie out of town, which led them out of the Quarantine Zone. As they pass through this, they are led into a crowded neighborhood filled with clickers and runners. In the trailer, the three of them try to keep quiet so as not to disturb the clickers.
Voice over by Tess
Speeches are a very important element in any adaptation, and The last of us adapted a similar speech given by Tess (played by Anna Torv) from the video game. The content of his message is expanded a bit to make it more dramatic and to add more detail, but the gist is still similar to the source material. Tess’ moving speech before she perishes is one of the biggest Easter eggs viewers can spot in the trailer.
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winter scene
The scene where Ellie is covered in blood while Joel holds her head is directly inspired by the same scene from the video game, albeit in a slightly different location. This pivotal scene testifies to their relationship as Joel accepts Ellie as his surrogate daughter. The same scene is found in Winter section of the original video game.
Elijah’s Story
The last of us will incorporate some scenes from the prequel Left over. Riley, a character from Ellie’s past, was revealed in the trailer. The scene showed the two enjoying a carousel ride. It will be interesting to see how HBO seamlessly incorporates Riley’s story into the TV adaptation.
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