We Value Performance Over Anything Else Why Kaitlyn Dever Didn T Need To Bulk Up As Abby In Hbo S The Last Of Us

Played by Kaitlyn Dever of Booksmart fame, fans were quick to point out that Dever didn’t quite have the same build as the video game version of Abby, who’s significantly more muscular and toned. The contrast is pretty stark, as Dever certainly looks a lot smaller than you’d expect Abby to look. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, series creator Neil Druckmann explained that when they were casting for the show, it was important that they cast an actor who really captured the essence of the character. While appearance is something that they’ll certainly consider, it’s not as high up on the priority list. Showrunner and director Craig Mazin also added that having a smaller actress play Abby could be interesting as well, as it’d give them the opportunity to explore a more physically vulnerable version of the character, while also maintaining her strong spirit. HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on Max sometime in April, though a set release date has not yet been confirmed. Season 3 is also rumored to already be in pre-production.