the last from U.S Season 2 may have found an important addition to the cast. The first season was a huge success, winning the title of Best Mod at The Game Awards 2023. The next season is expected to offer a similar and distinct experience. The story of Naughty Dog’s 2020 blockbuster video game TLOU will be followed by the sequel. However, there is one looming question: Who will play Abby, the second hero introduced in The Last of Us Part II?
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Abe was central to the main story in the second game. Despite all the backlash, she has turned into a popular character in the PlayStation franchise. And now she will be appearing in the live-action TV series as well. Interestingly, the name of the actress who was rumored to play Abby on screen has also recently surfaced online. It’s none other than “Unbelievable” star, Kaitlyn Dever, who has also previously appeared in another film. Naughty dog project.
Everything you need to know about Kaitlyn Dever, who may play Abby in The Last of Us Season 2
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American actress Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever initially gained recognition for her roles in FX’s crime drama television series ‘Justified’. The show ran from 2011 to 2015, and included six seasons, all of which were well received by audiences and critics. Before Justified, she played various roles in shows like “An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong,” “Make It or Break It,” “Modern Family,” “Private Practice,” “Party Down,” and “Cinema “Verite”. “, and “Mental”. Kaitlyn also appeared in the ABC/Fox sitcom “Last Man Standing” which ran for a decade from 2011 to 2021.
But it was the 2019 Netflix miniseries “Incredible” that brought Kaitlyn Dever into the spotlight. After the series premiered in September, it received rave reviews from viewers and critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film still holds a perfect rating of 98 percent based on 84 reviews. Critics were also greatly impressed by Caitlyn’s performance as Mary Adler.
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In the end, Caitlyn received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the movie “Incredible” in the category of Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Movie. Moreover, she also received a nomination for the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
The year 2019 proved to be a great one for Caitlyn, as critics also praised her performance in the film titled Booksmart. The film, directed by Olivia Wilde, has an impressive 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 377 reviews. For her role as Amy Antsler, Caitlyn received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination.
Since 2020, the actress has mostly appeared in lead roles. In 2021, she appeared in the Hulu miniseries called Dopesick. The eight-episode drama series received mostly positive reviews. Most importantly, cast members, including Caitlin, received praise for her character, Betsy Millom. As a result, she eventually received a Golden Globe Award nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actress in a Series/Miniseries or Television Movie.
Now, while rumors are swirling that she has been cast in the role of Abby, she has already had a role in a video game in the past. And fun fact; That was with the Naughty Dog project. Do you remember the Uncharted series?
Kaitlyn Dever makes her video game debut with Uncharted 4
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On a side note, Kaitlyn Dever has also appeared in games with 2016’s Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. She provided the voice and motion capture voice of Cassie Drake, the daughter of series protagonist Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher. Cassie was a minor playable character in the game’s epilogue. In the epilogue, Cassie explored the beach house and found some treasures and items recalled from previous games. A nice and heartwarming way to conclude the series.
With rumors circulating about Caitlin appearing in The Last of Us Season 2, it seems like she will do justice to Abby’s character given her tremendous track record as an actress. Although there’s been no official word from the series’ creators, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, insiders believe an announcement could be on its way soon.
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The main reason to believe these speculations is that the second season will officially start shooting from February 12, 2024. Hence, the makers of the show are likely to drop the names of all the cast members before the production begins. Hopefully we will get an update very soon.
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