Kaitlyn Dever's Golfing Image Perfectly Foreshadows Her Last Of Us Season 2 Role

Kaitlyn Dever's Casting and The Last of Us Season 2

Kaitlyn Dever has been cast in The Last of Us season 2, and this throwback is great for anyone who knows what happens in The Last of Us Part II. News of Dever's casting in the upcoming season of the HBO series has been immensely exciting for fans of the games, with many believing that she is perfect for the role. As it turns out, her TV history may have already prepared her for her part in The Last of Us season 2 in a pretty humorous way.

Abby in The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us is HBO's critically acclaimed live-action adaptation of the beloved PlayStation game of the same name, with season 1 adapting the first game in the series. The initial batch of episodes was such a hit that The Last of Us season 2 is already in development, with it adapting the story of the heartbreaking sequel The Last of Us Part II. Kaitlyn Dever will be playing one of the most tragic roles from the game, something that her TV past has perfectly trained her for.

Abby in The Last of Us Part II

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Kaitlyn Dever's Golfing Image and Abby's Character

Kaitlyn Dever will be playing Abby in The Last of Us season 2, with a hilarious image from the actor's past making the rounds since this casting announcement. Many fans of The Last of Us have been posting a picture of Kaitlyn Dever swinging a golf club in her backyard, with this coming from the Last Man Standing episode 'Vanessa Fixes Up Eve.' While she had no idea she would be playing Abby when the episode was released in 2015, it foreshadowed her future role in a hilarious way.

Abby From The Last Of Us Part 2 Looking Sad

Abby has always been associated with golf clubs since The Last of Us Part II was released, as that is the weapon she uses to kill Joel. Early in the game, The Last of Us protagonist Joel Miller has an encounter with Abby, with this moment ending with Abby brutally beating his head in with a golf club. While tragic, this moment has become a meme in The Last of Us fanbase, which is why this Kaitlyn Dever image is so funny.

Abby stands over Ellie in The Last of Us Part II

The Brutality of Abby's Golf Club Moment

If The Last of Us season 2 does end up following Abby's golf club moment from the games, it is sure to be a brutal introduction to the character. Joel's The Last of Us death was incredibly controversial, causing some to wonder if the TV adaptation will keep it in. While Joel will probably still die, it is possible that this could change, with The Last of Us season 2 having the potential to go down a different path.

TLOU 2 Joel Death

However, it could be that The Last of Us season 2 does keep this moment in, starting the season on a brutal note. Joel's death at the hands of Abby is one of the most violent and tragic moments in the franchise, meaning that it will definitely be hard to watch in The Last of Us season 2.