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[Draugoth]

 

[DeepEnigma]

It's got the look down.

But I can't get over that... that middle aged cat lady looking Ellie. Maybe her acting chops will change that opinion. Big, maybe.

 

[NoLootBoxDev]

Looks nice and is on point to the game. Still feel like could have a better casting. Still, I hope for the best, they are good actors.

 

[TheGodfather07]

It's got the look down.

But I can't get over that... that middle aged cat lady looking Ellie. Maybe her acting chops will change that opinion. Big, maybe.

Same. Terrible choice for Ellie.

 

[gunslikewhoa]

It's got the look down.

But I can't get over that... that middle aged cat lady looking Ellie. Maybe her acting chops will change that opinion. Big, maybe.

It's definitely distracting.

 

[hemo memo]

It's got the look down.

But I can't get over that... that middle aged cat lady looking Ellie. Maybe her acting chops will change that opinion. Big, maybe.

Pretty much this.

 

[Guerilla Munch]

of COURSE they had to intentionally fuck up the casting of Ellie, but it looks promising otherwise

 

[AJUMP23]

I hope you get to see the world go to pot in the beginning because that would be fun. Then you can time jump to a world run by dragons and magic.

 

[GymWolf]

The makeup on the creature is incredible.

The clicker looks good aswell.

 

[Arun1910]

Everything about this looked good to me.

I'm looking forward to the actual trailer so we can hear more dialog and interactions between Joel and Ellie.

Sold on Pedro, not so much Bella.

 

[SlimySnake]

I hate her casting. The show looks cheap at times and high budget in other shots. Very uneven.

 

[Strategize]

This Ellie actress better give one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life. It's even more important than Joel's casting, they can't mess it up.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

It looks good. Can't wait!

 

[jaysius]

Looks well done.

Still not buying special ed Ellie, they could have cast anyone to play that part they picked that human??

 

[DeepEnigma]

I hope you get to see the world go to pot in the beginning because that would be fun. Then you can time jump to a world run by dragons and magic.

Honestly, it would be cool if they addressed with almost "patient zero" that the games never covered. One scene in the trailer where it seemed they (Joel?) were out to a fancy dinner may have some "before, or just when it all went to hell" moments.

Or maybe that was where he was before he got home to Sarah later in the evening.

 

[AmuroChan]

I'll give them props for at least putting a legit budget behind this and not being cheap by going the route of a CW show.

 

[taizuke]

The show looks cheap at times and high budget in other shots. Very uneven.

This. Pretty much this. I expect more from an HBO show. Some actors look like they're cosplaying to me.

I will still give it a shot. Hopefully seeing everything in action improves it.

 

[remember_spinal]

Honestly, it would be cool if they addressed with almost "patient zero" that the games never covered. One scene in the trailer where it seemed they (Joel?) were out to a fancy dinner may have some "before, or just when it all went to hell" moments.

Or maybe that was where he was before he got home to Sarah later in the evening.

If thats the case they will be changing the story i guess as Joel said he was working, but maybe he was lying originally.

 

[DeepEnigma]

I'll give them props for at least putting a legit budget behind this and not being cheap by going the route of a CW show.

There is a certain massive budget behind another IP as we speak, that has the dialogue/writing and casting of a CW show.

I hate her casting. The show looks cheap at times and high budget in other shots. Very uneven.

We are going to have a graphics breakdown from you, aren't we?

 

[Markio128]

Looks good to me, and the beginning scenes are clearly recognisable - obviously Bella doesn’t look like Ellie from the games, but she does have the acting chops to make the role her own, I reckon.

 

[remember_spinal]

This. Pretty much this. I expect more from an HBO show.

Lol it begins…

 

[DeepEnigma]

If thats the case they will be changing the story i guess as Joel said he was working, but maybe he was lying originally.

Well, maybe he wasn't ready to tell Sarah he was out on a date. But yeah, this is all speculation.

Could be even a further flashback where we get to see her mother.

 

[solidus12]

Not a fan of Ellie’s actress. Bad pick imho. I hope I’m wrong though

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Lol it begins…

A 1 minute teaser trailer (not even a full trailer) with unfinished VFX. Imagine that.

 

[BoxFresh123]

Looks great

 

[Putonahappyface]

 

[DeepEnigma]

A 1 minute teaser trailer (not even a full trailer) with unfinished VFX. Imagine that.

Here comes the cherry picked screengrabs, and endless walls of ad nauseum text of why it's not next-gen looking.

 

[Salz01]

Looks ok. Mando looks the part, but as others have said, some shots look cheap. I’d rather would have had Factions be announced today….

 

[Aggelos]

 

[tommib]

No ray-tracing. Predictable.

 

[Fbh]

Looks good.

Not surprising, HBO knows their stuff and TLOU is one of the more straightforward franchises to adapt.

 

[Represent.]

For the last time:

You don't cast based on looks. You cast based on acting ability.

If someone looks exactly like Ellie but is some generic, shit ass child actor (as most kids are) then she's NOT getting the job.

Christ, gamers.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Crazy how it goes from looking super cheap to decent budget. Maybe it's just missing some post editing work and effects on the image to brush it up.

First time I've actually thought Ellie looks super off, now I'm seeing it in a trailer. She's a great actress so I have faith she can turn it around.

Optimistic for this. Please be good.

 

[RiccochetJ]

I really liked what I saw. Heh, this may be one of the most depressing and bleak shows to ever come out depending on how closely they follow the game(s).

 

[Trogdor1123]

Looks great to me

 

[remember_spinal]

Here comes the cherry picked screengrabs, and endless walls of ad nauseum text of why it's not next-gen looking.

That clicker looked cross-gen as fuck

 

[MadchesterManc]

Here comes the cherry picked screengrabs, and endless walls of ad nauseum text of why it's not next-gen looking.

To be fair they could probably push it further if it wasn't also streamable on PS4 and could only be streamed on PS5

 

[remember_spinal]

Looks ok. Mando looks the part, but as others have said, some shots look cheap. I’d rather would have had Factions be announced today….

They already announced Factions

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

The metrics are insane. It's trending at #1 in the USA already, lmao.

 

[Poltz]

Looks fantastic.

 

[Nankatsu]

Either the actress that plays Ellie steals the show, or I'll have a bad time trying to watch this.

Her choice makes zero sense.

 

[Skifi28]

Poor Ellie, what have they done to you.

 

[GymWolf]

Here comes the cherry picked screengrabs, and endless walls of ad nauseum text of why it's not next-gen looking.

Don't be so harsh on the lazy remake dude, they did what they could for a budget priced title.

 

[kanjobazooie]

Are we gonna see Joel’s butt cheeks? Is he gonna have sex with Marlene while Tommy is watching?

“Find the last of us, win the war.”

 

[SmokedMeat]

Fuuuuuuck. HBO knows how to do a trailer.

Not sure if I want to watch it or wait for the remaster though.

 

[Thaedolus]

I’m in

 

[AlteredForms]

Why change the ethnicity of Joel and Tommy? They clearly are white guys whereas both actors are South American.

 

[remember_spinal]

Why change the ethnicity of Joel and Tommy? They clearly are white guys whereas both actors are South American.

White =! ethnicity

Why are naughty dog trying to spread propaganda that white people live in South America?

 

[GymWolf]

Why change the ethnicity of Joel and Tommy? They clearly are white guys whereas both actors are South American.

Altered forms of themselves.

 

[AnotherDayAnotherDollar]

Got the lore and the look down, but it strengthens what I originally thought. Ellie and Joel were completely miscast.

I also can't help but feel this is just a retelling of the OG game? Is that right?