"Sort of surreal": Kaitlyn Dever makes her feelings known about her casting in HBO's The Last of Us

Kaitlyn Dever is now a part of HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, which features Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. A decade ago, Dever was cast to play Ellie in the movie adaptation of the popular PlayStation video game that never hit the floors. However, fate led Dever back to The Last of Us franchise, as she is set to play a pivotal character called Abby for the second season of the post-apocalyptic survival series.

In a press conference, ScreenRant noted how Dever felt about being cast in The Last of Us Season 2. As a persistent and dedicated fan of the video game and the franchise, for Dever, it felt like a dream-come-true moment. Dever responded,

"It was sort of surreal because I had since become such a huge fan of the show. I loved what the two of them (Mazin & Drukmann) did in the first season. It was really so wonderful. I was a fan of the game. And to have it come back around ten plus years later, it really felt like something I always thought about."

Created by Neil Druckmann and Mazin, The Last of Us is one of the most critically acclaimed video game adaptations in history. The series is based on Sony Interactive Entertainment and Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic video game by the same title. The series follows the main plot of the video game, which is set in the post-apocalyptic world battling the Cordyceps infection. It highlights the journey of Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, and Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, across a devastated America.

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About Kaityln Dever's role in HBO's post-apocalyptic show The Last of Us Season 2

Kaityln Dever is all set to play Abby Anderson, a skilled soldier and a survivor in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2. Abby is skilled in combat and is driven by revenge after losing her father. Her character arc is an interesting one—featuring revenge, redemption, and hope.

Speaking to Variety, show creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin opened up about their preference of casting Dever for the role of Abby. They said,

"Our casting process of Season 2 has been identical to Season 1: we look for world-class actors who embody the souls of the characters in the source material. Nothing matters more than talent, and we're thrilled to have an acclaimed performer like Kaityln join Pedro, Bella, and the rest of the family."

The cast of the HBO post-apocalyptic survival series includes:

• Pedro Pascal as Joel
• Bella Ramsay as Ellie
• Gabriel Luna as Tommy
• Rutina Wesley as Maria
• Isabel Merced as Dina
• Kaityln Dever as Abby
• Jeffrey Wright as Issac
• Ariela Ber as Mel
• Spencer Lord as Owen
• Young Mazino as Jesse
• Tati Gabrielle as Nora
• Catherine O'Hara as Gail
• Danny Ramirez as Manny

The Last of Us Season 2 is all set to release on April 13, 2025, at 9 PM ET on HBO and Max. This season is slated to have seven episodes, which is fewer than the first season's nine-episode format.

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