Kaitlyn Dever’s Scenes as Abby in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Were so Tricky to Film the Producers Had to Take an Extreme Measure to Ensure Her Safety

When adapting a book, game, or event into a movie or series, it’s crucial for the creators to keep in mind how the fandom feels about the characters and their actions. The central characters govern the overall narrative as seen in the HBO series The Last of Us.

While Joel and Ellie are loved as protagonists anyway, Abby is one character played by Kaitlyn Dever, who is not so famous in the fandom. Dever might be one of the most talented and loved actresses in the industry, but her character was vulnerable to negative attention.

Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby scenes in The Last of Us were filmed securely

Actress Kaitlyn Dever is joining the cast of The Last of Us season 2. She is set to play Abby Anderson, a widely disliked character in the fictional universe. She is hell-bent on revenge since her whole life has shattered and her loved ones have been taken from her. Without understanding that everyone is in the same boat, Abby seeks vengeance for the misdeeds done to her.

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Isabela Merced is also joining the cast as Ellie’s love interest Dina. She will play a pivotal role in showcasing Ellie’s character development and growth trajectory as the two embark on a relationship. Speaking to Josh Horowitz about the upcoming season, Merced shed light on how Dever shot her scenes for Abby amidst the hatred for her character. She said,

There are so many strange people in this world because there are people that actually genuinely hate Abby who is not a real person right um just a reminder, not a real person and so you know we had to be extra secure by security when it came to the filming of this and she’s such a cool person who just does not get phased by things really has her head in the right place.

Dever has mostly played sweet and innocent roles in movies and shows, so playing Abby is going to challenge her immensely. The character is fierce with nothing to fear or lose. She is also a skilled soldier, so Dever must have trained physically to look the part and portray it with authenticity.

The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere

The adventure of Joel and Ellie in an end-of-the-world wasteland apocalypse will continue in season 2. The central cast as well as a few main characters are set to return. Season 1 of The Last of Us became a massive hit given its superior storytelling and direction. With season 2 set to release sometime next year, fans are eager to see how the next chapter unfolds.

Adventure, action, and immense anticipation have left fans in a daze. The Last of Us season 1 premiered in January last year, thus hinting at almost a 2 year wait for the viewers for the next season to hit the streaming platform. According to Deadline, The Last of Us season 2 will reportedly only have seven episodes. The fandom is hoping the creators don’t mess up the story to fit into the agenda given by the channel and do justice to the characters and their plot.

The Last of Us is streaming on Max.