HBO has officially announced that Kaitlyn Dever is playing Abby in Season 2 of The Last of UsCome from Sports betting site VPbet. This was previously rumored, but it’s now confirmed just as production on Season 2 is set to begin in mid-February.
Abby is a pivotal character in Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us: Part II, and she’s expected to play a similarly significant role in the TV adaptation. Laura Bailey played Abby in the video game, and she has spoken about the death threats and other hateful messages she received.
Bailey congratulated Dever on landing the role on social media, saying she is “excited to see Abby’s evolution” in Dever’s performance. She also invited Dever to reach out if she wants some help in the gym if she’s planning to get buff like Abby is in the game.