The Last of Us S2 to star Kaitlyn Dever as Abby

Earlier, we reported that the second season of The Last of Us, an adaptation of The Last of Us Part II video game, would star Kaitlyn Dever in the role of Abby, one of the pivotal characters in the second part. The news has now been confirmed that Dever will be seen as Abby, “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”

The Last of Us follows the adventures of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as they travel across The United States to find the mysterious fireflies, a gang of revolutionaries attempting to overthrow the American military in the wake of a zombie apocalypse. With Ellie holding the keys to immunity in her genetic code, Joel needs to deliver her safely, or else risk the entire world losing the fight against the infected. Abby is positioned as one of the rivals of Ellie in the game.

The Last of Us has won eight awards at the Creative Arts Emmys which took place on Saturday Night. It has also received 3 Golden Globe nominations and 25 Emmy nominations. The Prime Time Emmy is yet to take place. 

The Last of Us has Craig Mazin as Executive Producer and co-showrunner alongside Neil Druckmann. 

Meanwhile, Kaitlyn Dever was last seen in the science-fiction horror film No One Will Save You. Her other popular feature credits include Dear Evan Hansen, Rosaline, and Ticket to Paradise, among others. She recently received a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for her stint in Dopesick.