The production of HBO's The Last of Us appears to be gearing up to film the hospital and zoo scenes - two of the most recognizable and emotional moments in the game.
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part I and Part II have achieved major success since their launches, cementing themselves as cornerstones in gaming history and a strong fandom favorite. With a live-action series set to follow, many TLOU fans eagerly await any potential updates on the franchise.
Though HBO's live-action series of the games is still in development, the fan community has been receiving steady updates on the production. From first looks at new footage to sneak peeks from the cast themselves, it looks like the show is dedicated to living up to fan expectations.
After a glimpse at some rather intense military scenes, HBO's The Last of Us is supposedly ready to begin filming the emotional hospital and zoo scenes.
HBO THE LAST OF US - FILMING THE HOSPITAL AND ZOO SCENES
As shared by HBO The Last of Us fan account @HBOsTheLastofUs, the production appears to have moved to a new location in Alberta, Canada. Locals report that a zoo and an abandoned hospital have both been sectioned off to allow for filming.
Earlier this year, Alberta city Grande Prairie confirmed that HBO's The Last of Us had previously done location scouting in the area. Naturally, given this information, many fans have assumed that The Last of Us is beginning to film here.
As one of the most touching moments in Naughty Dog's The Last of Us, the zoo scene represents a pivotal event for Ellie and Joel. After traversing through a horrific zombie dystopia, the zoo and its giraffes provide a rare moment of peace for the protagonists. Ellie in particular is reminded of the beauty of life, revitalizing her determination to survive once more.
On the other hand, the hospital scene is one of the game's most intense. Players navigate Joel through a broken-down hospital to save Ellie from experimentation and escape. With armed guards bearing down on him, Joel risks everything to save the girl who's become his adopted daughter.
For now, we'll have to wait and see for any future updates on HBO's The Last of Us production. Let us know what you think in the comments below!