Kaitlyn Dever Preps for The Last of Us Season 3 as Abby

Kaitlyn Dever, who portrays Abby in HBO's post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us, is set to begin preparations for season 3 filming in Vancouver next week, signaling the next chapter in the award-winning adaptation of Naughty Dog's video game franchise.

In an interview with Deadline on January 26, Dever shared her enthusiasm for expanding her role. "I'm getting mentally and physically prepped right now. I go up in a couple days, actually, to start prep over there. I'm so excited to kind of take on a much bigger role in the season," she said. Production is scheduled to commence at the beginning of March and continue through the end of November, with the season expected to premiere on HBO in 2027.

The third season will delve deeper into Abby's storyline, mirroring the structure of The Last of Us Part II video game by shifting the narrative perspective to her character. This installment will explore events from her viewpoint, including flashbacks that provide additional context to her motivations and journey. Dever highlighted the appeal of this approach, stating, "The fans are really going to like it, I think, the shifting perspective onto Abby, getting some more context into her...