Neil Druckmann (Hebrew: ניל דרוקמן; born December 5, 1978) is an Israeli–American writer, creative director, designer, and programmer. He is the studio head and head of creative of the video game developer Naughty Dog, and is best known for his work on the game franchises Uncharted and The Last of Us, having co-created the latter.

Feb 13, 2023 · Starring Pedro Pascal as a smuggler leading a 14-year-old orphan (played by Bella Ramsey) through a zombie-infected wasteland, the critically-acclaimed series was renewed for a second season after...

Writer and director Neil Druckmann found that all three playable characters—Joel in the first game, and Ellie and Abby in Part II—mirror each other as they are all suffering with overcoming trauma and "quietening their demons".

14 hours ago · For that reason, Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann says the developer almost didn't cast Bailey as Abby in The Last of Us Part 2, but a single moment from her audition changed his mind

Feb 4, 2025 · Director Neil Druckmann has been the force behind the story, and he recently revealed a creative decision he made regarding one of the characters in the show.

Sep 25, 2024 · Naughty Dog Chief Neil Druckmann on Birthing ‘The Last of Us’ for TV, Adding Character Backstory That Video Game Fans ‘Will Eat Up’ in Season 2

Neil Druckmann (born December 5, 1978) is an Israeli-American writer, creative director, and programmer, and Vice President of Naughty Dog, known for his work in the video games The Last of Us and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. He was born …

Feb 4, 2025 · As HBO’s The Last of Us gears up for its second season, all eyes are on the introduction of Abby Anderson, one of the most important and controversial characters from The Last of Us Part II.

Feb 4, 2025 · The HBO adaptation of The Last of Us Part 2 won't feature Abby as such a muscly character as her role in Season 2 doesn't need to emulate certain video game mechanics, showrunner and Naughty Dog ...

Jun 2, 2024 · Neil Druckmann, head of the video game studio Naughty Dog, changed gaming when he created 'The Last of Us,' which became the basis for the hit HBO show.