Laura Bailey famously voices Abby The Last of Us Part II It received mixed response from fans. It was one of the most complex roles the actress has ever played, and indeed one of the most memorable after she received death threats for portraying the character.
This isn’t the first time actors have been teased for the roles they play in video games. Many people who claim to be fans sometimes go too far and forget to separate reality from the virtual world. It’s disappointing how this has become a common trend when it shouldn’t be.
Voice actress Laura Bailey traumatized after receiving death threats The Last of Us fans
In a recently released documentary of Grounded II: Making the Last of Us Part IIThe Voice actress Laura Bailey has opened up about the hate and attacks she received after portraying Abigail ‘Abby’ Anderson.
“That’s all I saw every time I went online. Only death threats and threats of violence, and worst of all, really hardcore death threats passed, and they made sure no one lived nearby.“
A group of fans hate Abby even before the official game’s release due to leaks circulating online and saw her kill Joel, forcing Ellie’s revenge plot. Not only did Bailey receive death threats, but people also hated her newborn son.
“They were threatening my son. You know who was born during all this. Yes, it was rough. It was rough. But, you know… more than anything, it’s just kind of… it taught me to keep a distance. do you know“
A look back with interview Game informantBailey recalled how she expected criticism of her character, noting that she did not expect it to be so severe.
“I knew there would be a reaction for sure. I knew I was going to get some hate. I did not anticipate the extent. It was a perfect storm. I think the leaks had a lot to do with it. If your first experience with this was in a game, and then you continued to progress, you would have growth and understanding.“
Fans were supposed to empathize with Abby as they learned her story, which was a point many players missed due to leaks.
“But the leaks were out a few months in advance; You had people building barriers and walls for months before they understood that side of the Abbey, and so many people were never able to.“
Bailey won Performance of the Year at The Game Awards 2020 for her role as Abby, which she claimed was the most challenging yet fulfilling experience of her career.
Kaitlyn Dever joins The Last of Us Season 2 as AB
The Last of Us Season 2 has also found its actress for the role of Abby. Kaitlyn Dever, known for Booksmart And reasonable, has officially been cast for the HBO series. Character Description”A skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks revenge for those she once loved.“
co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman said in a statement Diversity:
“Our casting process for season two is the same as season one: we look for world-class actors who embody the spirit of the characters in the source material. Nothing matters more than talent, and we are thrilled to have an artist as acclaimed as Caitlin join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.“
Hopefully, Dever won’t experience the same hate that Laura Bailey faced when she voiced Abby. Meanwhile, viewers can stream The Last of Us Season 1 by HBO.