Kaitlyn Dever on Abby's Role in Last of Us 2

Kaitlyn Dever, set to portray Abby in The Last of Us Season 2, acknowledges the intense online criticism and divisiveness surrounding her character, a sentiment echoed by fans of the original video game. Abby's actions, while complex and multi-dimensional in the game, have sparked significant backlash, making Dever's role particularly challenging. Despite the negativity, Dever focuses on collaborating with showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin to authentically capture Abby's emotional depth, including her anger, frustration, and grief. The adaptation will differ slightly from the game, with Dever's portrayal of Abby not requiring the same physicality as her video game counterpart, which was more mechanically driven. The new season, premiering on April 13, aims to stay true to the character's story while managing fan expectations. Dever hopes to do justice to Abby's character and make fans proud, despite the anticipated controversy.