Kaitlyn Dever did not try for Abby in the last season 2 – “They know who is right for their history”

Kaitlyn Dever Entering the brutal and emotionally loaded role of Abby The last of us Season 2 was not the typical Hollywood casting story. In fact, there wasn’t even an audition. According to Dever, the offer came with zero obstacles, only pure trust.

“They are very confident narrators,” Dever said to The Hollywood Reporter, referring to the showrunners Neil Druckmann AND Craig Mazin.

“They know who is right for their history and have such confidence in this. It is very useful when you are doing something like that, because it allows freedom and feel sure to interpret these characters.”

Dever was not the only actor who circumvented the hearing process, Isabela Merced (Dina) e Young mazino (Jesse) According to reports, he had similar and direct experiences.

Interestingly, the story of Dever with this universe returns a little further. Initially he met Druckmann years ago on how to interpret Ellie. While not died, the two were kept in touch.

Somewhere along the way, Dever ended up making a voice and capture work Uncharted 4And finally, the Abby conversation remained, only this time, was blocked.

“I have still shocked to date that it has happened in this way,” he said.

Mazin and Druckmann previously said of the casting: “Our casting process for the second season has been identical to the first season: we are looking for world -level actors who embody the souls of the characters in the material of origin.

“Nothing more than talent, and we are thrilled to have an acclaimed artist like Kaitlyn joined by Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.”

Dever’s Abby has made its debut for some time expected in the premiere of season 2. It is a short but heavy introduction and the story of Abby will hit hard. Abby is the daughter of a doctor Joel killed in the final of season 1, and is bringing the weight of that revenge in what promises to be one of the most emotionally complex arches of the series.

The last of us It takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed by a fatal virus. Joel (Pedro Pascal), a hardened survivor, is taken to smuggle Ellie (Beautiful ramsey), a 14 -year -old girl, from an oppressive quarantine area to The Fireflies, an organization for the search for care. What begins like a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey, since they both have to cross the United States and depend on each other for survival.