Nick Offerman, renowned for his many, many roles on TV and in movies, recently won his first Emmy for his role as Bill in HBO's live-action adaptation of The Last of Us. Despite the controversial nature of the episode, Offerman's masterful performance, along with one of the episode's lead actors, Murray Bartlett, who starred opposite him as Frank, elevated it as one of the best episodes of the critically acclaimed debut season.
It's safe to say that the episode left audiences hungry for more similar episodes and, if you ask Offerman, a mini-series exploring the couple's lives before their fated post-apocalyptic meeting has been pitched.
While it's uncertain whether this prequel will materialize, the idea of a series about Bill and Frank, potentially even as a musical, reflects the creative possibilities surrounding The Last of Us universe.
This possible prequel series has garnered attention due to the unique and heartfelt portrayal of Bill and Frank's loving relationship in The Last of Us. Their story, as depicted in the third episode, Long, Long Time, diverged from the game, offering a more detailed and emotional backstory. This episode was acclaimed by fans and critics, receiving high praise, including a commendation from Steven Spielberg to show creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.