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Craig Mazin

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Craig Mazin
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey lead HBO's adaptation of the hit zombie apocalypse video game. Written by Craig Mazin ("Chernobyl") and game creator Neil Druckmann, the series recreates the game's bleak, terrifying, and action-packed vision. Their script will follow the first game's story of Joel protecting Ellie from zombies and humans alike. Nick Offerman, Storm Reid, Melanie Lynskey, and Murray Bartlett all guest star in various episodes. Merle Dandridge returns to play Marlene, who she voiced in both the first game and its sequel, while Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker, and Jeffrey Pierce return from the games to play new characters. "The Last of Us" debuts on HBO in 2023.
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Craig Mazin was born on 8 April 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Chernobyl (2019), The Last of Us (2023) and Mythic Quest (2020).
BornApril 8, 1971
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BornApril 8, 1971
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Known for

    Chernobyl (2019)
    Chernobyl
    9.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us (2023)
    The Last of Us
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    David Hornsby, Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, and Naomi Ekperigin in Mythic Quest (2020)
    Mythic Quest
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Oscar Isaac, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya in Dune: Part One (2021)
    Dune: Part One
    8.0
    Movie
    • Thanks
    • 2021

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Last of Us
      • written for television by, created for television by
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie
      • script writer
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Cowboy Ninja Viking
      • Writer
      • In Development
    • Untitled Pirates of the Caribbean Project
      • story
      • In Development
    • Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us (2023)
      The Last of Us
      8.7
      TV Series
      • created for television by
      • written for television by
      • 2023
    • David Hornsby, Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, and Naomi Ekperigin in Mythic Quest (2020)
      Mythic Quest
      7.7
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Chernobyl (2019)
      Chernobyl
      9.3
      TV Mini Series
      • created by
      • written by (creator)
      • 2019
    • Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt, and Jessica Chastain in The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)
      The Huntsman: Winter's War
      6.1
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Ed Helms in The Hangover Part III (2013)
      The Hangover Part III
      5.8
      • written by
      • 2013
    • Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy in Identity Thief (2013)
      Identity Thief
      5.7
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2013
    • Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, and Crystal the Monkey in The Hangover Part II (2011)
      The Hangover Part II
      6.5
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Pamela Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, Simon Rex, Drake Bell, Craig Bierko, Regina Hall, and Tracy Morgan in Superhero Movie (2008)
      Superhero Movie
      4.7
      • written by
      • 2008
    • Carmen Electra, Craig Bierko, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shaquille O'Neal, Phil McGraw, and Garrett Masuda in Scary Movie 4 (2006)
      Scary Movie 4
      5.1
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2006
    • Charlie Sheen, Leslie Nielsen, Denise Richards, Queen Latifah, Simon Rex, Anthony Anderson, Anna Faris, and Eddie Griffin in Scary Movie 3 (2003)
      Scary Movie 3
      5.6
      • written by
      • 2003
    • David Spade, Marlon Wayans, and Tamara Taylor in Senseless (1998)
      Senseless
      6.0
      • written by
      • 1998
    • Harland Williams in RocketMan (1997)
      RocketMan
      5.9
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 1997

    Producer

    • Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us (2023)
      The Last of Us
      8.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • David Hornsby, Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, and Naomi Ekperigin in Mythic Quest (2020)
      Mythic Quest
      7.7
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2020–2021
    • Chernobyl (2019)
      Chernobyl
      9.3
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2019
    • Pamela Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, Simon Rex, Drake Bell, Craig Bierko, Regina Hall, and Tracy Morgan in Superhero Movie (2008)
      Superhero Movie
      4.7
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder in School for Scoundrels (2006)
      School for Scoundrels
      5.9
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Carmen Electra, Craig Bierko, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shaquille O'Neal, Phil McGraw, and Garrett Masuda in Scary Movie 4 (2006)
      Scary Movie 4
      5.1
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Rob Lowe, Thomas Haden Church, Jamie Kennedy, Paget Brewster, and Judy Greer in The Specials (2000)
      The Specials
      5.7
      • co-producer
      • 2000

    Actor

    • David Hornsby, Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, and Naomi Ekperigin in Mythic Quest (2020)
      Mythic Quest
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Sol Green
      • Lou
      • 2020–2021
    • You Must Remember This (2014)
      You Must Remember This
      9.1
      Podcast Series
      • Louis B. Mayer (voice)
      • 2015–2016
    • Pamela Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, Simon Rex, Drake Bell, Craig Bierko, Regina Hall, and Tracy Morgan in Superhero Movie (2008)
      Superhero Movie
      4.7
      • "Okay, I come back"
      • 2008
    • Carmen Electra, Craig Bierko, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shaquille O'Neal, Phil McGraw, and Garrett Masuda in Scary Movie 4 (2006)
      Scary Movie 4
      5.1
      • Saw Villain (voice)
      • 2006
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    How "Chernobyl" Splits Atomic Facts from Fiction
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    How "Chernobyl" Splits Atomic Facts from Fiction
    After Devastation of "Chernobyl," What to Watch Next
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    After Devastation of "Chernobyl," What to Watch Next
    "Chernobyl" Cast and Crew Celebrate Their Emmys Victories
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    "Chernobyl" Cast and Crew Celebrate Their Emmys Victories

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • April 8, 1971
      • Brooklyn, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Melissa(2 children)
    • Children
        June Mazin
    • Parents
        Elaine
    • Relatives
        Solomon Mazin(Grandparent)

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      Was presidential candidate/Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's college roommate, and has often tweeted about how they did not get along in college.

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