Hollywood star Pedro Pascal is set to headline `The Last Of Us` in what could be termed as one of the biggest TV castings of the year. According to Deadline, the project is HBO`s high-profile series adaptation of the Sony Playstation franchise from `Chernobyl` creator Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.

'The Last Of Us': Pedro Pascal to star as Joel in HBO series based on video game

HBO is all set to press play on a series adaptation of `The Last of Us,` - the drama based on the popular game franchise by Craig Mazin. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the outlet has also picked up the game`s writer and creative director, Neil Druckmann.

HBO picks up series adaptation of 'The Last of Us'

HBO is now going to present one of the most critically acclaimed video games of all time ‘The Last of Us’ as a TV series. The Warner Media announced Thursday its plans for the new video game in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions.

HBO to present popular video game 'The Last of Us' as TV series