In a new development regarding the second season of HBO’s highly anticipated The Last of Us series, the first season of which was broadcast at the beginning of this year and achieved great success, rumors began to circulate about the casting of the important character Abby.
The character of Abby will be played by Kaitlyn Dever!
Famous insider entertainment reporter Jeff Sneider claims to have obtained a leak that Kaitlyn Dever has been cast in the role. This statement comes after showrunner Craig Mazin hinted in August that the production team had already cast the actress who will play Abby.
Interestingly, Kaitlyn Dever had originally auditioned for the role of Ellie, another major role in the series, which was ultimately played by Bella Ramsey. According to Sneider, Dever’s impressive audition for the role of Ellie and her stunning performance in Hulu’s “No One Will Save You” caught the casting team’s attention.
The decision to cast her as Abby was apparently due to her exceptional acting abilities, cementing her place in the highly anticipated TV adaptation.
Despite the leak, Dever’s representatives have yet to respond to Sneider’s request for comment, and HBO has remained tight-lipped on the matter. However, Sneider claims to have spoken to insiders at HBO, who continue to emphasize that no official decision has been made regarding Abby’s casting. This may be because Dever is still in talks for the role, which may explain the network’s reluctance to confirm any casting details at the moment.
Sneider points out one particularly intriguing detail: Kaitlyn Dever is one of 71 people that showrunner Craig Mazin follows on Instagram. Whether this is a subtle hint or just a coincidence, it adds an element of speculation to the ongoing rumors surrounding Dever’s potential involvement in The Last of Us TV show.
While the entertainment industry eagerly awaits the official confirmation from HBO and Dever’s representatives, fans of the acclaimed video game series want Kaitlyn Dever to portray the grown-up Ellie rather than take on the challenging role of Abby in the upcoming season.
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