A few years ago, Mazin was best known as a writer of mediocre comedies. But “Chernobyl” and now “The Last of Us” have transformed him into one of TV’s hottest showrunners.
James Poniewozik, chief TV critic at The Times, explains why HBO’s zombie series “The Last of Us” intrigued him and reveals why he avoids ‘self-editing.’
Hollywood has mostly failed to adapt successful video games into satisfying series and films. In an interview, the creators of this new zombie thriller explain why it can be the exception.