Fans of the game and those of the series had been waiting for the news for months, which ended up in the columns of Variety this Tuesday January 9th. We finally know which actress will play Abby, the emblematic character of the The last of us part 2. The second season of the HBO series will see Abby take center stage, as announced by showrunner Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
Who is Kaitlyn Dever ?
Alongside the duo Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, whose interpretation delighted the critics, we will find the actress Kaitlyn Dever as Abby. At 27 years old, the american actress has attracted attention for her performances in Booksmarta comedy released in 2019 that we loved, or even the miniseries Stupid, acclaimed in 2021. The latter role earned the actress a Golden Globe nomination. Note this too Dev This is nothing new to the Naughty Dog family : in 2016, she played the young Cassie Drake in the fourth part ofUnexplored.
In a press release shared by VarietySeries co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann explained the principles behind their casting choices:
“Our casting process for season two was identical to season one: we’re looking for world-class actors who embody the soul of the characters from the source material. Nothing is more important than the talentand we are thrilled to have a famous actress like Kaitlyn join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.
It’s just a matter of days before The last of us Season 2 is coming together even more as filming begins February 12, as announced by Variety. However, you will have to be patient because the arrival of the series on the small screen will take place, in 2025…
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