Note: This article contains spoilers about The Last of Us season 2.
Inspiration often strikes in the most surprising ways. Director Kate Herron found insight while working on The Last of Us, which she has now adapted for the live-action version of The Sims.
Herron is not only directing but also co-writing the screenplay for The Sims. She shared how a specific element from the HBO series influenced her approach to the movie adaptation.
In an interview with Variety, she expressed her gratitude to Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for the opportunity to helm an episode: “Working on The Last of Us was a bucket-list experience. I truly appreciate being part of it. I’ve taken a leaf from Craig’s book — how he captures the characters’ thoughts in the script is brilliant, and I’ve adopted that technique in all my writing now.”
The live-action film adaptation of The Sims was announced in March 2024. Produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap alongside Amazon MGM Studios and Electronic Arts, Herron is writing the script in collaboration with Briony Redman.
In Herron’s episode of The Last of Us titled Day One, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) explore Seattle. Their adventure takes a dark turn when they find WLF soldiers killed by Seraphites. As they try to escape, they encounter infected individuals.
In a tense moment, Ellie gets bitten after saving Dina, leading to a confrontation where Ellie reveals her immunity. The episode also explores Dina’s pregnancy as the two share a tender moment while hiding in an abandoned theater.
The gripping episode concludes with Ellie and Dina overlooking the city, strategizing their next move as they aim to infiltrate a hospital filled with WLF soldiers, potentially leading them closer to Abby.
Catch The Last of Us season 2, episode 5 when it airs on May 11.
