HBO's The Last of Us announced that its second season will include an ASL interpretation, making it more accessible to Deaf audiences. Starting March 31, the first season will also be available in ASL. Daniel Durant and Leila Hanaumi, who previously worked on projects like Barbie, will provide the interpretation. This move reflects a growing emphasis on inclusivity in media, with Warner Bros. Discovery affirming their commitment to an accessible streaming experience. Durant emphasized the nuance that ASL interpretation adds beyond standard English subtitles, improving understanding for Deaf viewers.
"This debut brings the show to life in an authentic and fully accessible way for Deaf audiences and is another meaningful step towards our goal of offering an inclusive streaming experience," said Warner Bros. Discovery SVP of Global Product Management Naomi Waibel in a statement.
"We always rely on captions, but they're always in English grammar structure, and having the concept of adding a Deaf interpreter there just makes it a clearer message," he told IndieWire.
The whole IndieWire article is well worth reading, as it goes in-depth into how Durant and Hanaumi sought the best ways to interpret some of the concepts and science that play a big role in the series.
It's a welcome decision from Warner Bros. Discovery to add The Last of Us to the list of high-profile projects receiving ASL interpretations on Max.
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