Actress Kaitlyn Dever is poised to make her grand entrance into the captivating world of "The Last of Us" when its highly anticipated second season premieres on April 11. Prior to avid fans dissecting her character, showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin issued a word of caution in an interview earlier this year. Druckmann enthused to Entertainment Weekly, "We would have found it immensely challenging to secure an actress as talented as Kaitlyn for this pivotal role. In the game, players embody both Ellie and Abby, each demanding a distinct performance.
Ellie needed to appear more delicate and agile, while Abby was envisioned as a force to be reckoned with, almost akin to Joel in her physical prowess and ability to dominate certain scenarios. However, in this adaptation, violence isn't as prevalent moment-to-moment; it's the drama that steals the spotlight. I'm not suggesting there's a lack of action; it's just that our priorities and approach differ significantly."
As the second season inches closer, Dever takes a moment to reflect on the upcoming journey alongside her co-stars, Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced, captioning an Instagram post this week, "The pals."
The inaugural season of the series blew past critics' expectations, securing an impressive 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Although early reviews for the second season haven't quite matched that height, it still boasts a commendable 92% with 51 reviews under its belt. Season 2 kicks off on Sunday, April 13, at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO, promising an exhilarating continuation of the tale.
