The Last of Us Part II voice actress Laura Bailey congratulated Caitlin Dever for landing the role of Abby for Season 2 of the HBO show.
HBO’s The Last of Us was one of the biggest TV shows of 2023. Video game adaptations wowed fans of the original games and brought in a whole new audience as well.
With preparations for Season 2 well underway, fans of The Last of Us are eagerly awaiting the casting of a major new character, Abby.
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In The Last of Us Part II video game, Abby plays an important role in the story and serves as the second playable character in the sequel. She serves as a mirror to Ellie and the relationship between the two and their similarities is a central theme throughout the game.
However, the character was at the center of major online backlash and negativity when the game came out, meaning anyone who takes on the role will likely have to prepare for this reception to rear its head once again.
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After months of waiting, HBO has confirmed that booksmart actor Caitlin Dever has been cast to play Abby in The Last of Us Season 2.
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Many actors have already taken to social media to congratulate the young star, one such name being Laura Bailey, the voice actor who played the role in the video game.
In a new tweet, Bailey offered her congratulations to Dever and even joked that if the young actor needs a gym buddy to help him prepare for the physically demanding role of Abby, she’s around.
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“Huge congratulations, Caitlin! So excited to see AB’s evolution in your performances! Let me know if you want a workout buddy.”
In The Last of Us Season 1, the show brought back the main cast of voice actors, including Troy Baker, to appear in small cameo roles. As a result, time will tell if Bailey will follow a similar path and appear in The Last of Us Season 2 in some capacity.
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