Neil Druckmann

Writer
Director
Additional Crew

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey lead HBO's adaptation of the hit zombie apocalypse video game. Written by Craig Mazin ("Chernobyl") and game creator Neil Druckmann, the series recreates the game's bleak, terrifying, and action-packed vision. Their script will follow the first game's story of Joel protecting Ellie from zombies and humans alike. Nick Offerman, Storm Reid, Melanie Lynskey, and Murray Bartlett all guest star in various episodes. Merle Dandridge returns to play Marlene, who she voiced in both the first game and its sequel, while Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker, and Jeffrey Pierce return from the games to play new characters. "The Last of Us" debuts on HBO in 2023.

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Neil Druckmann is an Israeli-American writer, creative director, designer, and programmer. He has been co-president (alongside Evan Wells) of the video game developer Naughty Dog since 2020 and head of creative since 2023, and is best known for his work on the game franchises Uncharted and The Last of Us, having co-created the latter.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 19 wins & 11 nominations total

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The Last of Us

8.7

TV Series

Writer(creator)

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

9.4

Video Game

Writer

2016

The Last of Us

9.7

Video Game

Writer

2013

The Last of Us: Part II

8.8

Video Game

Writer

2020

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Writer

The Last of Us Part II Remastered
9.2
Video Game
- written by
- 2024
The Last of Us Tribute
Short
- Writer
- 2023
The Last of Us
8.7
TV Series
- based on the PlayStation Studios videogame written by
- created for television by
- written for television by
- 2023
The Last of Us: Part I
9.7
Video Game
- written by
- 2022
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
9.2
Video Game
- head of narrative development
- written by
- 2022
The Last of Us: Part II
8.8
Video Game
- written by
- 2020
The Last of Us
5.5
Short
- story
- 2020
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
8.4
Video Game
- head of narrative development
- 2017
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
9.4
Video Game
- written by
- 2016
The Last of Us: Left Behind
8.9
Video Game
- written by
- 2014
The Last of Us
9.7
Video Game
- written by
- 2013
Uncharted: Eye of Indra
7.2
TV Mini Series
- Writer
- 2009
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
6.2
Video Game
- story
- 2009
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
9.3
Video Game
- written by(uncredited)
- 2009
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
8.4
Video Game
- Writer(uncredited)
- 2007

Director

The Last of Us Part II Remastered
9.2
Video Game
- Director
- 2024
Building The Last of Us
TV Mini Series
- Director
- 2023
The Last of Us
8.7
TV Series
- Director
- 2023
The Last of Us: Part I
9.7
Video Game
- Director
- 2022
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
9.2
Video Game
- Director
- 2022
The Last of Us: Part II
8.8
Video Game
- Director
- 2020
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
9.4
Video Game
- Director
- 2016
The Last of Us
9.7
Video Game
- Director
- 2013
Uncharted: Eye of Indra
7.2
TV Mini Series
- Director
- 2009

Additional Crew

The Last of Us: Part I
9.7
Video Game
- creative director
- 2022
The Last of Us: Part II
8.8
Video Game
- vice president: Naughty Dog
- 2020
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
8.4
Video Game
- head of narrative development
- 2017
What Remains of Edith Finch
8.6
Video Game
- playtester
- 2017
The Last of Us: Left Behind
8.9
Video Game
- creative director
- 2014
The Last of Us
9.7
Video Game
- creative director
- 2013
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
6.2
Video Game
- original design
- 2009
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
9.3
Video Game
- lead game designer
- 2009
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
8.4
Video Game
- game designer
- 2007
Jak X: Combat Racing
7.5
Video Game
- gameplay programmer
- 2005
Jak 3
8.5
Video Game
- gameplay programmer
- 2004

Trivia
Back when he was in college, Rare and Nintendo came to his college to promote the gameConker's Bad Fur Day (2001).He participated in the multiplayer competition and won first place. He received a "Bad Fur Day" t-shirt and beer mug.