Imagine The Last of Us as an 80s Series Starring Mel Gibson

Drawing inspiration from the popular video game with the same title, HBO’s series has garnered significant acclaim thanks to its principal actors, Pedro Pascal and [actor’s name]. If this show had been produced in the 1980s, it might have starred Mel Gibson and Jennifer Connelly. A fan-made concept trailer visualizes this alternate casting scenario.

The “Retro VHS Trailer” was crafted by Multiverse of Movies and showcased on YouTube. This captivating trailer features AI-generated voices and visuals, mimicking the vintage aesthetic of a 1980s TV commercial. Notable stars from that era are cast as characters from The Last of Us, providing an intriguing “What if?” scenario. Although it’s important to note that the original video game was developed much later, this trailer offers a fun and imaginative twist on what could have been possible back then. You can watch it below.

This faux trailer suggests the following notable actors for different roles: Christopher Walken from “The Dead Zone” as David, Linda Hamilton from “The Terminator” as Abby, Sigourney Weaver from “Aliens” as Tess, Patrick Swayze from “Road House” as Tommy, John Goodman from “Revenge of the Nerds” and Kevin Kline from “A Fish Called Wanda” both as Frank (possibly different characters), Angela Bassett from “Guiding Light” as Marlene, Rae Dawn Chong from “The Color Purple” as Maria, Glenn Close from “The Big Chill” as Kathleen, Lisa Bonet from “The Cosby Show” as Riley, Denzel Washington from “Glory” as Henry, Emmanuel Lewis from “Webster” as Sam, Carl Weathers from “Predator” as Isaac, and Jennifer Beals from “Flashdance” as Dina.

The Last of Us Is in Its Second Season

The TV adaptation of the popular game series “The Last of Us,” created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin from Naughty Dog, features Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as main characters. The show has received acclaim not only for these leads but also for its talented supporting cast such as Gabriel Luna (as Tommy), Melanie Lynskey (Kathleen), and Nick Offerman (Bill). For the second season, new faces joined the cast including Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Joe Pantoliano (Eugene), Merle Dandridge (Dina), and Young Mazino (Jesse).

Viewers of the series will recall that the primary characters’ relationships underwent a significant shift during Season 2, catching many off-guard and leaving them feeling dismayed. However, with only roughly half the series still to air, further developments are yet to unfold. Though specifics about the show’s duration remain undecided, producers have conceptualized a future for the storyline. At present, a third season is being crafted.

According to HBO’s head of drama, Francesca Orsi, there isn’t a definitive or conclusive plan yet, but it seems the show might run for four seasons. However, she didn’t confirm this; instead, it appears that if things go as planned, we’ll have this season followed by two more after it, and that would be it.

The Last of Us is streaming on HBO Max.

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2025-05-18 03:41