The Last of Us casts Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson for Season 2

One of HBO’s highest-grossing TV series to date, The Last of Us, is a video game adaptation that upped the bar for the viewing experience.

Season 2 offers a ton more entertainment value, including horrifying themes, new tales, and characters. Abby, who will appear in the second season, is one of the most awaited characters. We now have a confirmation about her casting.

Kaitlyn Dever to play Abby Anderson in The Last of Us Season 2

Fans have been eagerly anticipating the start of The Last of Us Season 2 production ever since the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes concluded. Recently, Naughty Dog verified the rumored casting of Kaitlyn Dever from Dopesick for the character of Abby Anderson in The Last of Us.

Due to her performance in the FX criminal drama series Justified, Dever became well-known.

We're thrilled that Kaitlyn Dever is joining @TheLastOfUsHBO Season 2 as Abby!

We can't wait to see her journey unfold on TV. 💪 https://t.co/BZRimbXww6

— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) January 9, 2024

Who is Abby Anderson in The Last of Us?

Spoiler Alert: Depending on your point of view, Abby from The Last of Us Part II can be seen as either the antagonist or the protagonist. She belongs to the violent group that emerged after Joel’s horrifying spree killed all the Fireflies.

The only person on earth who could have created a remedy for the cordyceps infection was her father, the physician Joel killed. All Abby wants is to track down Joel and deliver justice.

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