Kaitlyn Dever has been cast as Abby in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, a choice that diverges from the character's video game portrayal. Showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin emphasize the adaptation's focus on emotional drama over action. While the game showcases Abby's physical strength, in the show, her character will be portrayed as more vulnerable but with a resilient spirit. Druckmann expressed confidence in Dever's ability to connect with audiences, similar to Bella Ramsey's portrayal of Ellie, indicating a strong emphasis on character depth and dynamics rather than physical representation.
"We would've struggled to find someone as good as Kaitlyn to play this role," Druckmann said, highlighting the casting decision's importance.
"That doesn't play as big of a role in this version of the story because there's not as much violent action moment to moment. It's more about the drama." - Neil Druckmann
"I'm excited by the opportunity to present Abby as someone who is physically more vulnerable...but whose spirit is stronger." - Craig Mazin
"Kaitlyn has the spirit of the game in her... it was important that we found somebody that we could connect to the way we connect to Bella." - Neil Druckmann
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