The Last of Us Cordyceps Infection Explained by Creators

It’s almost time to re-enter the Cordyceps-infected world of Naughty Dog’s beloved classic game The Last of Us with the release of HBO’s series adaptation.

With just over a week left until the premiere, Collider’s Christina Radish was able to sit down with co-creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin for a wide-ranging interview about the show, its creation, and what they were allowed to expand upon in the context of television.

The two specifically delved into the Cordyceps outbreak that kicks off the apocalypse of The Last of Us and how they were actually able to show the origins on-screen.

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