
Lauren Rouse
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About Lauren Rouse
Lauren is an entertainment journalist and screenwriter. Her unhealthy pop culture obsession has led to bylines at Letterboxd, The Direct, Kotaku, Gizmodo and Lifehacker Australia.
On the side, Lauren can be found hosting the Controller Club podcast, talking endlessly about The Last of Us, and campaigning for Sly Cooper's return.
Favorite Games
The Last of Us, The Sly Cooper Collection, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Batman Arkham Trilogy, Fall Guys, Horizon Forbidden West, Dishonored.
Favorite TV Shows
The Last of Us, Mr Robot, Arcane, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, The 100, Smallville.
Industry Focus
Lauren is primarily focused on video game adaptations and is interested in covering the intersection of the gaming and Film/TV industries.
Latest

Mortal Kombat 2's Official Poster Is For A Different Movie Starring A Familiar Face
Mortal Kombat 2 marketing has begun with an official movie poster that fans of the game will appreciate.

Inside Out Writer Hints At Direction For Future Sequels
One of the writers of Inside Out 2 has shared the direction they would like future sequels in Pixar's animated franchise to go.

Changing Abby's Physique In The Last of Us Season 2 Is A Double-Edged Sword
Kaitlyn Dever will bring Abby to life in The Last of Us Season 2, but changes to her character's physical appearance from the game be a problem.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Promises A Welcome Break From The Marvel House Style
The first trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps demonstrates the movie's unique retro-futuristic style.

The Monkey Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed
Stephen King fans are eagerly awaiting The Monkey and the early Rotten Tomatoes scores are painting a positive picture.

The Last of Us Producer Addresses Season 2 Timeline Order
The Last of Us Season 2's producers have addressed how the series deals with adapting the game's difficult timeline.

Elliot Page's Sci-Fi Game Is Getting a TV Adaptation
Quantic Dreams' 2013 sci-fi title is becoming a TV series and the game's original star Elliot Page is helping to make it happen.

Catherine O'Hara Reveals More About Her Character in The Last of Us Season 2
The Last of Us Season 2's newest cast member Catherine O'Hara has shared some more hints about her original character in the HBO series.

Alien: Earth Receives Creepy New Trailer and Poster
New marketing materials for Noah Hawley's Alien series tease how Xenomorphs come to arrive on Earth.

The Next Godzilla Movie Gains A Major The Last of Us Star
The Monsterverse has recruited an A-list young star to front the next titan battle in the Godzilla x Kong sequel.

Fallout Season 2 May Be Recruiting An MCU Actor
A new rumor suggests that an MCU star could be making the jump to the wasteland in Fallout Season 2.

This Director Is Exactly What the MCU Needs Right Now
Marvel Studios may be considered an iconic filmmaker for upcoming projects and it could be a wise choice for the MCU.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Has A Release Date?
A release date has been set for the fourth Sonic the Hedgehog film which will introduce some more iconic characters from the video game franchise.

Severance Creator Reveals Why [SPOILER] In Season 2 Premiere
One character made a surprising choice in Severance Season 2's premiere episode and creator Dan Erickson has revealed why.

The Last of Us: 3 Timeline Options Season 2 Could Use
The Last of Us Season 2 could go several ways when adapting the timeline of Naughty Dog's video game.

Until Dawn Fans Are Not Happy With the Upcoming Film Adaptation
The first teasers for the Until Dawn movie have fans of the game riled up about the film's faithfulness.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Ending Explained
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew came to an end in a final episode full of exciting action sequences and surprising reveals.

The Batman Part 2 Could Be Crucial To The Penguin Season 2 Happening
Another season of The Penguin may hinge on what happens in Matt Reeves' The Batman Part 2.

The Russo Brothers Reveal Why They Returned For Avengers 5 & 6
Marvel veterans Joe and Anthony Russo were supposedly out of the MCU, but the duo have revealed what enticed them to return for more Avengers films.

The Shadow of the Colossus Film Adaptation Is Not Dead
Director Andy Muschietti has reiterated that the long-gestating Shadow of the Colossus film adaptation is still on the way.