The Last of Us creator Neil Druckmann and director of 2026's Resident Evil movie Zach Cregger met up for a private gaming session, with rumors hinting that Cregger may have gotten an early look at Druckmann's upcoming sci-fi action-adventure game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. While Druckmann has a long-established prominence in the video game industry, many have welcomed Cregger into the fold after his Resident Evil flick achieved box office success and earned critical praise for its unique take on video game adaptations. Thanks to Druckmann's invitation to fellow zombie enthusiast Cregger to potentially check out Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, fans of both The Last of Us and Resident Evil have been treated to an indirect crossover between the two powerhouse franchises.
Neil Druckmann himself has had a taste of Hollywood adaptations, due to his involvement in the first two seasons of HBO's The Last of Us live-action television series, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Whether that project had any influence on Druckmann's connection to Zach Cregger, a continuously rising star in the film industry, remains unconfirmed, but gamers have voiced delighted surprise at seeing both of the prominent horror storytellers meeting up for a...
