Carter Swan

Carter Swan’s name might not ring out in every household yet, but if you’ve sunk hours into a PlayStation controller or lost yourself in a post-apocalyptic nightmare, you’ve definitely brushed up against his work. The dude’s been riding shotgun on some of the biggest game-to-screen adaptations in recent years. The Last of Us dropped in 2023 and honestly, it’s wild how they managed to bottle up all that gritty heartbreak and fungus-zombie chaos and still make you care about two broken people trying to survive. Swan had a hand in bringing that to life—no easy feat, considering how rabid the fanbase is for both the game and the show. Then there’s Gran Turismo, also 2023. Not just cars going fast, either. This one’s about a gamer who goes from the virtual track to racing real cars, and somehow it doesn’t feel cringe. It’s got heart—plus, Swan knows how to steer stories so they don’t crash and burn, you know? Uncharted, back in 2022, was another big swing. Treasure hunting, wisecracks, wild set pieces, and Tom Holland doing his best Nathan Drake impression. Swan’s got this knack for wrangling video game chaos and turning it into something popcorn-worthy for the big screen. So yeah, you might not see his name in neon lights, but the dude’s fingerprints are all over some of the most ambitious gaming adaptations out there.