Episode 5, The Last of Us Podcast, HBO Max

Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann unpack Episode 5. They talk about why they made Sam deaf in the show, a departure from the game, and how they cast the role. In discussing the stories of Sam (Keivonn Woodard) and Henry (Lamar Johnson), Neil and Craig continue to dig into the theme of parental love. Also, Neil gives a 101 on the various Infected you see on screenBloaters and all. HBOs The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios. , thelastofus, tlou About HBO Max: HBO Max is WarnerBrosDiscoverys directtoconsumer offering with 10, 000 hours of curated premium content. HBO Max offers powerhouse programming for everyone in the home, bringing together HBO, a robust slate of new original series, key thirdparty licensed programs and movies, and fan favorites from WarnerMedias rich library including Warner Bros. , New Line, DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes