Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Kaitlyn Dever Discusses "The Last of Us" Role & Season 3
Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby in "The Last of Us," talks about her role.
She shares how she used her own feelings of loss, after losing her mother, to understand the character.
Kaitlyn wasn't afraid of any internet negativity and looks forward to Season 3.
She reveals her dad's enthusiasm about the character helped her to take on the part.
She discusses Abby's complex feelings, which come from much rage, anger, frustration, and deep sadness.
Kaitlyn Dever discusses her role as Abby in HBO's "The Last of Us" Season 2.
Dever reflects on channeling grief from her mother's death while filming the show.
Her father's positive opinion about Abby influenced her interest in the role.
Dever acknowledges initial casting backlash and discusses facing Season 3 without fear.
She emphasizes Abby's internal struggles and motivations.
- Who
- Kaitlyn Dever
- What
- Kaitlyn Dever discusses her role as Abby in "The Last of Us".
- When
- In an interview.
- Where
- The interview does not specify a location.
- Why
- To discuss her role as Abby and her experience on the show.
Game Fans
Critics
Casting Controversy
Game Fans
Initial negative reaction to Dever's casting as Abby.
Critics
Some are supporting her performance now.
- Show
- The Last of Us (HBO)
- Role
- Abby
- Actress
- Kaitlyn Dever
- Season Discussed
- Season 2, and anticipation for Season 3
- Key Themes
- Grief, Revenge