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television14 days ago•13 min saved

HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 3 Casts John Goodman and Video Game Veterans

HBO has confirmed the casting of John Goodman, Laura Bailey, and Ian Alexander for the third season of 'The Last of Us,' which is expected to air in 2027. Goodman will play Joey, while Bailey and Alexander, who voiced characters in the original video games, will portray new roles in the live-action adaptation. This season is widely considered to be the final installment of the series, with Craig Mazin serving as the sole showrunner after Neil Druckmann's departure.

via Variety|

#casting #craig-mazin #hbo

entertainment5 months ago•26 min saved

Craig Mazin’s Sheep Detectives: From Babe-Inspired Adventure to The Last of Us

Craig Mazin discusses his decades-long adaptation of The Sheep Detectives (based on Leonie Swann’s Three Bags Full), aiming for a Babe-style, emotionally grounded talking-animal film, while reflecting on his genre-spanning career from comedy to Chernobyl to The Last of Us, his approach as a script doctor, and how he writes for two different fanbases—plus a light anecdote about his freshman-year roommate Ted Cruz.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#babe #craig-mazin #entertainment

entertainment5 months ago•18 min saved

Whodunnit With Wool: A Family-Friendly Flock Mystery

Deadline’s review lauds The Sheep Detectives as a charming live‑action/puppetry family film in which Hugh Jackman narrates a whodunit about a shepherd’s murder, solved by his talking sheep. With a witty script from Craig Mazin and a starry cast (Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Emma Thompson, among others) and direction by Kyle Balda, it blends Babe‑like whimsy with a Knives Out‑style mystery, offering broad appeal for kids and parents alike. Distributor Amazon MGM Studios releases it May 8, 2026, and the movie is praised for its production design, voice work, and clever plotting.

via Deadline|

#craig-mazin #entertainment #family-film

entertainment8 months ago•4 min saved

Baldur's Gate TV series heads into production with Mazin at the helm

The Baldur’s Gate franchise is being adapted into a TV series led by Craig Mazin, with Larian Studios not directly involved. The show will take place after Baldur’s Gate 3’s events, drawing on the world’s lore but following new storylines, and Mazin plans to consult with BG3’s cast ideas and have input from Larian as the adaptation moves forward. The IP is owned by Wizards of the Coast (Hasbro).

via BBC|

#baldurs-gate #craig-mazin #dungeons-and-dragons

entertainment8 months ago•48 min saved

HBO to Expand Baldur’s Gate Universe with a TV Series From Craig Mazin

HBO is developing a Baldur’s Gate TV series that will continue the story of Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3, with The Last of Us co‑creator Craig Mazin serving as creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner. The show will introduce new protagonists but bring back characters from the game, and Mazin plans to reach out to Baldur’s Gate 3 cast for participation; Larian isn’t involved and a debut date hasn’t been announced. Deadline reports the project, and Mazin emphasizes his fan‑boy enthusiasm for D&D while continuing work on The Last of Us.

via theverge.com|

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television8 months ago•15 min saved

HBO Bets on Mazin to Turn Baldur’s Gate into a TV Series

HBO is developing a Baldur’s Gate TV series with The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin as showrunner and executive producer, expanding Hasbro's fantasy franchise. The project follows the critical and commercial success of Baldur’s Gate 3, with Mazin and HBO executives pledging a faithful, immersive adaptation.

via Variety|

#baldurs-gate #craig-mazin #hasbro

tv8 months ago•19 min saved

HBO Developing Baldur’s Gate Series From Craig Mazin as Post-BG3 Continuation

Deadline reports HBO is developing Baldur’s Gate as a series from The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin, continuing the BG3 story after the game’s events. Mazin will create, write, executive produce and showrun, with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast consultants; the show will feature both existing BG3 characters and new ones, and Mazin has freedom to shape the direction beyond the game’s narrative.

via Deadline|

#baldurs-gate #baldurs-gate-3 #craig-mazin

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

The Last of Us: Future Seasons and Character Comebacks

Craig Mazin teases the possibility of dead characters returning in future seasons of The Last Of Us, including Kaitlyn Dever, Bella Ramsey, and others, with season 3 and beyond already in development.

via AV Club|

#craig-mazin #dead-characters #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•9 min saved

"The Last of Us Season 2 Shortened to 7 Episodes, Future Seasons Teased"

The Last of Us Season 2 will have seven episodes, shorter than Season 1, but a potential third season is expected to be significantly larger, with the possibility of a fourth season. Co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann emphasize that the story from Part II of the game is extensive, requiring careful planning across multiple seasons. They assure fans that the shorter season is to ensure quality and depth, with each episode feeling like a blockbuster. The series will not extend beyond the existing game material, unlike Game of Thrones. Season 2 will revisit events from Season 1 and introduce new characters, with production already underway.

via Deadline|

#craig-mazin #entertainment #hbo

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Last of Us Season 2: Filming Start Date Confirmed and Season 3 Possibilities Explored"

Showrunner Craig Mazin has revealed that Season 2 of "The Last of Us" will begin on February 12. Mazin disclosed the production start date during a panel discussion featuring writers from various drama series. Other shows, including "The Morning Show" and "The Diplomat," are also set to resume production soon.

via Variety|

#craig-mazin #entertainment #production-start-date

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Hollywood Strikes: Last of Us Writer Confident Labor Will Prevail

Writer Craig Mazin, known for his work on "Chernobyl" and "The Last of Us," expresses confidence in the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, stating that the writers will ultimately prevail. Mazin believes that significant changes are needed in the existing setup and that the studios' tactic of waiting out the writers and actors will not work this time. He emphasizes that the strike will end to the satisfaction of the Writers Guild, as there is no other choice. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA have yet to announce when they will return to negotiations with the AMPTP.

via GameSpot|

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entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Last of Us Showrunner Reveals Abby Casting for Season 2 Amidst Strike Concerns"

Showrunner Craig Mazin of HBO's The Last of Us series hinted that they may have already found the actress to play the critical character Abby, stating that Abby was the first role they wanted to tackle. Mazin expressed confidence in their casting choices so far, which have received critical acclaim, but due to ongoing strikes in Hollywood, it remains uncertain when production and announcements for Season 2 will resume. Mazin previously mentioned that Season 2 will adapt at least part of the game The Last of Us Part II, and it is expected to take more than one season to complete the adaptation.

via IGN|

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entertainment3 years ago•7 min saved

Emmy Nominations and Controversies Surrounding 'The Last of Us'

"The Last of Us" co-creator and showrunner Craig Mazin discusses his mixed emotions after the show receives 24 Emmy nominations while the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is on strike. Mazin expresses support for the working artists and crew while advocating for fair treatment and contracts. He addresses the WGA's proposed staffing minimums and emphasizes the importance of principles and philosophies aligning with the union. Mazin also shares his pride in the cast and crew's nominations, particularly highlighting the achievement of 10-year-old Keivonn Montreal Woodard. He discusses the challenge of gendered awards categories and expresses hope for non-binary performers to be recognized appropriately. Despite the show's success, Mazin is eager for the strike to end so they can continue working on the next season of "The Last of Us."

via Variety|

#craig-mazin #emmy-nominations #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Last of Us Season 2 Faces Setbacks Amidst Writers Strike and Controversial Scene"

The casting for the second season of HBO's "The Last of Us" has been put on hold due to the ongoing writers' strike. The casting team had been asking actors to read sides taken directly from the video game on which the second season will be based, as there are no scripts for Season 2 at this time. The hope is for the season to begin shooting in early 2024 in Vancouver. Showrunner Craig Mazin and co-creator Neil Druckmann are not currently involved in Season 2 due to the strike.

via Variety|

#craig-mazin #entertainment #hbo

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

"The Last of Us" Showrunner Highlights Real-Life Threat of Cordyceps Fungus

Craig Mazin, the showrunner of HBO's "The Last of Us," warns that the Cordyceps fungus, which has evolved and infected humans in the post-apocalyptic series, is real and could evolve due to climate change. While he personally does not believe the fungus could infect humans, he acknowledges that hallucinatory drugs like LSD have roots in fungi. Mazin also hints at the possibility of more Infected zombies in future seasons of the show.

via IndieWire|

#cordyceps-fungus #craig-mazin #entertainment