‘The Last of Us’: We already know the actress who will play Abby

The rumors are over. Last of usThe hit HBO series based on the PlayStation franchise has cast an actress to play Abby in the second season, and possibly in the third. Near Kaitlyn Dever, who joins Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie) in the all-star cast. Information made public Diversityalthough the showrunners of the project did not have to wait long.

This is the first time we’ve heard that Kaitlyn Dever’s name is associated with Last of us This was a year earlier. In November, journalist Jeff Snyder said HBO was in talks to have the actress appear in the series. Specifically for the role of Abby. Thus, the negotiations were a success, and today we can take it for granted.

In an interview with the aforementioned media, series showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann Last of usThey noted that in casting Kaitlyn Dever, they followed a process similar to that of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. That is, look for very talented actors it can also represent the soul of video game characters. Following this strategy, there was no better option than Dever.

“Our casting process for season two was identical to the casting process for season one: we are looking for world-class actors who can embody the souls of the characters from the source material. Nothing matters more than talent, and we are thrilled to have such a renowned performer like Caitlin joining us. One for Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.”

Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.

At just 27 years old, Kaitlyn Dever already boasts a long acting career in both film and television. He appeared in films such as American Girl: Chrissa is strong, Spectacular now, Men, women and children, a handsome boy And Those who follow. However, his last work, which brought him worldwide fame, was in no one will save youDisney+’s outstanding horror and sci-fi film.

In the series sphere, Kaitlyn Dever starred. intoxicating And Incredible. Previously she participated in such projects as Modern family, Last Hero And Reasonable, among the others. Obviously playing Abby in Last of us This will be the biggest challenge of your career. Not only because of the significance of his character, but also because he will have everyone’s attention on him, for better or for worse…

Fun fact: Kaitlyn Dever already knows what it’s like to work with Neil Druckmann. in a video game Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, she plays Cassie Drake, the daughter of Nathan Drake himself. Therefore, the president of Naughty Dog has been mentioning her for a long time.

We don’t want to go into spoilers regarding Last of us, especially since not everyone had the opportunity to enjoy video games. However, we can tell you that Abby plays a crucial role in the second title.. Almost as important as Ellie. You can expect much of the narrative to revolve around her.

We know, on the other hand, that the second season Last of us will not be able to cover all the events of the second game. Therefore, the story will last at least until the third season.