Mon. Sep 8th, 2025

Laura Bailey Commends Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby Performance in HBO’s The Last of Us

Laura Bailey, the original voice actress for Abby in The Last of Us Part 2, has expressed her admiration for Kaitlyn Dever`s portrayal of the character in HBO`s upcoming second season. Bailey, whose 2020 performance as Abby was met with mixed fan reactions, appears to be one of Dever`s biggest supporters.

“She`s just phenomenal, every moment that I saw that she was in,” Bailey told EW. “I just loved how much she brought to the character and made it her own. It`s kind of like watching your child get up and start walking for the first time. Once you put it out there, it`s somebody else`s and she`s just embraced it.”

Despite being a series regular, Dever received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress. Season 3, mirroring the game`s narrative structure, is expected to heavily feature Abby`s storyline, expanding Dever`s role significantly.

Bailey herself made a cameo in the first season finale, appearing as one of the doctors killed by Joel (Pedro Pascal). When pressed about a potential return in Season 3, she remained tight-lipped, stating only, “I`m not saying anything.”

In related news, Neil Druckmann, co-creator and former co-showrunner of The Last of Us series, has recently stepped down. Craig Mazin will now serve as the sole showrunner for Season 3, which HBO anticipates releasing in 2027.

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By Bramwell Nightingale

A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike

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