Bloody Hell, The Last of Us Season 2 Just Netted a Truckload of Emmy Noms!
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HBO's *The Last of Us* Season 2 just racked up 16 Emmy nominations, solidifying its place as a critical darling and proving that game adaptations don't have to be a train wreck (huzzah!). Fair play to the cast and crew, eh?
Right, so HBO's *The Last of Us* is back, and apparently, the Academy *really* likes it. Season 2 just snagged a whopping 16 Emmy nominations, bringing the overall series total to a frankly absurd 40. Forty! That's more noms than I've had cups of tea this week, and that's saying something, mate.
Now, while the first season cleaned up pretty nicely (winning eight awards, including Nick Offerman's stellar turn as Bill), this new batch of nominations suggests the show's not about to rest on its laurels. Among the highlights? Bella Ramsey's up for Outstanding Lead Actress for playing Ellie, Pedro Pascal is gunning for Lead Actor as Joel, and both Kaitlyn Dever and Catherine O'Hara are in the running for Guest Actress. Blimey, even Joe Pantoliano and Jeffrey Wright are getting some love for their guest spots.
Neil Druckmann, the mastermind behind *The Last of Us* games over at Naughty Dog, chimed in, saying it's been a "thrill" to see the story find new life and fans. (And let's be honest, Druckmann deserves a bit of a pat on the back for creating this whole blasted world in the first place.)
Here's a quick rundown of the Emmy categories *The Last of Us* is eyeing this year:
* Outstanding Drama Series * Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series * Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series * Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series * Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series * Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series * Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup * Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) * Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series * Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie * Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) * Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) * Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More) * Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series
Crikey, that's quite a list. What does this all mean? Well, besides the obvious – the show's popular and critically acclaimed – it shows that video game adaptations *can* be done right. Forget the dodgy CGI and ham-fisted storylines; *The Last of Us* has proven that you can take a beloved game and translate it into something genuinely compelling for a wider audience. Whether it'll sweep the awards is anyone's guess (the competition is fierce!), but the fact that it's even in the running is a win for gamers everywhere.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to speculate wildly about what Season 3 might bring. Because let's face it, after all that, a season three announcement is already in the pipeline.
Tags: The Last of Us, Emmy Awards, HBO, TV Adaptation, Neil Druckmann
Original article: Eurogamer