The Last of Us makes Emmy history as first live-action game adaptation to earn major awards consideration

Nominees have been announced for the 75th Annual Emmy Awards and HBO The last of us is one of the most nominated leaders of the pack, second only to HBO’s satirical comedy-drama Succession.

If our count is correct, the adaptation of the video game is up for 25 awards. These range from Outstanding Production Design to Outstanding Guest Actor/Actress in a Drama Series (4 and 3 nominations, respectively), Hairstyling to Main Title Design, and arts such as makeup, visual effects, and music composition.

She’s also up for some of the biggest awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Pedro Pascal), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Bella Ramsey), Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Short Series, Nonfiction or Reality, and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Craig Mazin).

You can watch the Emmy Awards to see how many gongs the show ends with on Monday, September 18 at 5pm PT and 8pm ET on FOX.

The Last of Us debuted on HBO in January 2022 after being in the works for three years. The show was HBO’s second biggest debut behind House of the Dragon, and it quickly became HBO Max’s most streamed show.

As of late January 2022, the show has already been greenlit for a second season and is expected to air sometime towards the end of 2024 or early 2025.