The Last of Us HBO series casting receives high praise from voice actor Laura Bailey

Laura Bailey, the voice actor for The Last of Us Part II, extended her congratulations to Kaitlyn Dever for landing the role of Abby in the second season of the popular HBO show. The Last of Us had a massive impact in 2023, captivating both longtime fans of the video game series and new viewers alike.

Preparations for season 2 of The Last of Us are in full swing, and fans are excitedly awaiting the announcement of the casting for a major new character, Abby.

Abby plays a crucial role in the narrative of The Last of Us Part II video game and is the second playable character in the sequel. Her relationship with Ellie and the parallels between the two are central themes throughout the game, serving as a mirror to each other.

Huge congrats, Kaitlyn! So excited to see Abby’s evolution in your performance! Let me know if you want a workout buddy. https://t.co/Sryf9i85dp

— Laura Bailey (@LauraBaileyVO) January 9, 2024

Upon the game's release, the character faced significant online criticism and backlash, requiring anyone cast in the role to be prepared for potential renewed negativity. After a long wait, HBO has announced that Kaitlyn Dever from Booksmart will be portraying Abby in The Last of Us season 2.

Numerous actors have voiced their support for the young star on social media, including Laura Bailey, the voice behind the role in the video game. Bailey recently tweeted her congratulations to Dever and offered to be her workout partner to help prepare for the physically demanding role of Abby.

Congratulations, Kaitlyn! I'm really looking forward to seeing how Abby evolves in your performance. Let me know if you want to work out together! In The Last of Us season 1, the show featured the main cast of voice actors in smaller cameo roles, including Troy Baker. It remains to be seen if Bailey will do the same and make an appearance in The Last of Us season 2 in some way.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan of The Last of Us, I am thrilled about the casting of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in the upcoming season of the HBO series. Dever is a talented actress who has proven her ability to portray complex and nuanced characters. I believe she will bring depth and authenticity to the role of Abby, who is a multifaceted and controversial character in the game.

I appreciate that Laura Bailey, the voice actor for Abby in the game, has publicly expressed her support for Dever. This shows that the creators of the game and the show are working together to ensure that the character is portrayed in a way that is faithful to the source material while also being respectful of the actress who is bringing her to life. I am confident that Dever will do an excellent job of bringing Abby to life and can't wait to see her performance in the second season.