Hbo’s The last of us He is preparing for his waiting second season and many fans have spoken of the introduction of Abby, a character whose part in The last part of us II Mix a lot of debate.
Played by Booksmart star Kaitlyn Dever, Abby’s arrival is already a hot topic, above all because its live-action representation will visually differ from what players remember from the game. Now, the creators of the series have opened the reason why that change was made.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Showrunner Craig Mazin AND Neil Druckmann He turned to the approach to the adaptation to Abby, in particular in terms of physique.
In the game, Abby is originally interpreted by the actress’s voice Laura BaileyAnd it is a muscular power, its physicality that plays an important role in its ability to survive.
However, the HBO series is taking a different direction. Druckmann explained the reasoning behind this choice, saying:
“There is not so much time of violent action. It concerns more the drama. I’m not saying that there are no actions here. It is only, once again, different priorities and how you approach. “
Rather than focusing on Abby’s physical aspect, the show will explore its strength in a different way. Mazin developed this, underlining the opportunity to dig more deeply in the character of Abby:
“Personally I think there is an extraordinary opportunity here to deepen someone who is perhaps physically more vulnerable than the abyss in the game, but whose spirit is stronger.
“And then the question is:” Where does its formidable nature come from and how does it manifest itself? “It’s something that will be explored now and later.”
The decision to move away from the accurate physique of Abby’s game may surprise some fans, but aligns with the wider approach of the adaptation series.
The show has already shown that loyalty to history does not require an exact replica of the aesthetics of the material of origin.
While Abby’s muscle construction was a distinctive part of its in-game presence, the creators clearly believe that its essence, its push, its resilience and its morally complex journey will translate equally powerfully through Dever’s performance.
Druckmann shared his trust in Dever’s ability to capture the depth of Abby’s character:
“Kaitlyn has the spirit of the game in her. What I have always loved about the idea is that you will be continually challenged like you in the first season.
“When you try to choose a hero, it’s difficult because we are human beings, we are not heroes. For each heroic act, there is someone who suffers on the other side who could reasonably see you like a bad guy.
“When you look Kaitlyn, there is only something in his eyes where, even does not matter what he is experiencing, you connect. It was important to find someone who could connect to the way we connect to Bella. “
We will only have to wait and see how fanish manage these changes. Regardless of what Mazin and Druckmann are dedicated to telling the story of Abby in a way that seems authentic to the emotional nucleus of the show.
The series tells the story of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Beautiful ramsey) While browsing a world invaded by zombies infected with a parasitic mushroom, not to mention the ruthless vigilants, the mercenaries and the cannic cannic desperate to survive.
In season 2: “After five years of peace after the events of the first season, the collective past of Joel and Ellie is reached, bringing them into conflict with each other and an even more dangerous and unpredictable world than they left behind. “
The series is also the protagonist Gabriel LunaAND Rutina Wesley. The new cast members for season 2 include Kaitlyn Dever Like Abby, Isabela Merced Like Dina, Young mazino Like Jesse, Ariela Barer Like Mel, Tati Gabrielle Like Nora, Spencer Lord like Owen, e Danny Ramirez Like Manny.
Catherine O’Hara also guest star in a secret role e Jeffrey Wright He joined the cast taking on the role of Isaac.
The last of us Season 2 will be released in April 2025.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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