The Last of Us Showrunner Spills Exclusive Details about Season 2's New Character
Craig Mazin, showrunner of The Last of Us Season 2, addresses crucial questions regarding a key character, dismantling a widely held theory Get exclusive insights into the character's role as Mazin debunks the popular speculation
Fans of The Last of Us have been eagerly speculating about what to expect in season 2, which takes place after an unspecified amount of time from the conclusion of season 1. One aspect of the upcoming season that has sparked interest is the character of Abby, who played a significant role in The Last of Us Part II. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neal Druckmann have clarified that season 2 will delve into the events of the second game, with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reprising their roles as Joel and Ellie respectively. However, the identity of the actor portraying Abby has yet to be confirmed. Given Abby's importance in the game, fans anticipate that her character will have a significant presence in the show. Abby, voiced by Laura Bailey in the game, is the daughter of the doctor who was set to operate on Ellie in the first game. Joel's intervention resulted in the doctor's death, saving Ellie and preventing the Fireflies from using her for a potential cure. The repercussions of Joel's actions come back to haunt him in The Last of Us Part II through Abby's storyline.
As per The Direct, Mazin recently addressed the rumors surrounding Abby's casting during an episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Fans have been speculating about actors like Katy O'Brian from The Mandalorian or Shannon Berry from The Wilds being considered for the role. Mazin unequivocally denied these rumors, stating that no one has been cast for the role.
Mazin's confirmation that Abby has not appeared in the TV show so far and the denial of any ongoing casting process for the character leave the question of who will play Abby in season 2 unanswered. Both Berry and O'Brian could potentially take on the role, and O'Brian's connection to Pascal through The Mandalorian may hint at her potential involvement in The Last of Us. Fans will have to patiently wait until Mazin and Druckmann provide a definitive answer regarding the casting of Abby.
Season 1 of The Last of Us is available to stream now on Max.
Source: The Direct
