The universe of The Last Of Us is preparing for a shocking return with its second season, scheduled to premiere in 2025. The series, based on the popular Naughty Dog video game, has generated high expectations among its fans, who eagerly await the development of the plot. However, not everything is enthusiasm. The inclusion of the character of Abby played by Kaitlyn Dever has sparked mixed reactions in the fan community, leading the production to take additional safety measures during filming.
In a recent interview, actress Isabela Merced revealed that Dever had to have special protection due to the threats she received for her portrayal of Abby, a character who has been the object of hate by some fans of the video game. This situation reflects the intensity with which some fans experience history and how this passion can manifest itself in worrying ways.
Why did they put protection on the actress? The Last Of Us on the film set?
The character of Abby, who made her debut in The Last of Us Part II became a point of controversy in the gaming community. Without going into details that might spoil the plot for those who haven’t played the game, Abby is a soldier who has a central conflict with the protagonist, Ellie, which has led to a deep divide among fans. This antipathy carried over into the announcement of the second season of the HBO series, especially when it was confirmed that Kaitlyn Dever would be in charge of bringing her to life on screen.
Isabela Merced, who plays Dina in the series, explained in an interview for the podcast “Happy Sad Confused” that the production was forced to increase Dever’s security during filming due to the intensity of the online reactions. “There are people who hate Abby so much that Kaitlyn needed extra protection on set,” Merced said. This measure is not common in the industry, but it reflects the level of concern that was generated by the casting and portrayal of such a polarizing character.
Abby Anderson is a crucial character in the second part of the famous video game. Photo: Diez Minutos
Who is Kaitlyn Dever, the actress who will play Abby in The Last Of Us 2 ?
Kaitlyn Dever is an American actress known for her versatility and talent in a variety of film and television genres. With a career that began at a young age, Dever has participated in acclaimed productions such as “Short Term 12”, “Unbelievable” and “Booksmart”. Her choice to play Abby in The Last Of Us marked a milestone in his career, not only because of the relevance of the character, but also because of the challenges that come with facing such a passionate fan base.
Despite initial criticism over his physical appearance compared to the original video game character, Dever has shown total commitment to his role. Merced, her co-star, highlighted in the interview her professionalism and the emotional strength she has shown during this time, especially after the death of her mother. “Kaitlyn is incredibly strong and does not let negativity affect her,” Merced stressed, who also praised Dever’s performance and the chemistry she has with Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie.
The announcement of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby had mixed reactions among the story’s followers. Photo: El Mundo
Who’s Who in the Second Season of The Last Of Us ?
The second season of The Last Of Us promises to expand the universe that already fascinated millions of viewers in its first installment. In addition to Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Isabela Merced as Dina, other key actors will be joining the cast to play important characters in the story.
This is the list with the cast of actors and their characters in the next season:
Peter Pascal like Joel
Bella Ramsey like EllieGabriel Luna like TommyKaitlyn Dever like Abby
Young Mazino like JesseIsabella Merced like DinaDanny Ramirez like Manny
Ariela Barer like MelTati Gabrielle like Nora
The first season was ranked as one of the best live action adaptations of a video game. Photo: Fotogramas
Who is Abby’s character in The Last Of Us and why is she so controversial?
Abby Anderson is one of the most important and controversial characters in video games The Last Of Us Part II . Introduced as a new protagonist, Abby is a soldier who, from her first appearance, makes decisions that have a strong impact on the narrative and on the players.
