Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
If any lingering uncertainty remained,The Last of Usundeniably demonstrated that even the most hardcore genre premise – in this instance, a zombie narrative adapted from a video game – has the potential to evolve into a premier prestige TV drama when entrusted to immensely skilled creators. In this case, the responsibility fell upon showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
Their narrative, which follows a rugged survivor (Pedro Pascal) navigating a pandemic-ravaged America while safeguarding a teenager (Bella Ramsey), successfully garnered a remarkable 24 Emmy nominations (second only to Succession). Beyond its critical acclaim, the series enjoyed considerable streaming success, amassing an average of over 30 million viewers per episode.
Also read:“Life got crazy because she became a superstar”: The Last of Us Star Hates Titanic, Was Crushed to Lose BFF Kate Winslet
WillThe Last Of UsSeason 2 Have Abby?
As Season Two makes its debut, audiences can anticipate it continuing the narrative ofThe Last of Us Part II. This installment of the game saw the reentry of Joel and Ellie, although a substantial portion revolved around the introduction of newcomer Abby. Her storyline holds pivotal significance inThe Last of Us Part II, and it appears that HBO might have already identified a potential candidate to assume the role.
Abby has appeared to have been casted for The Last of Us HBO Season 2 according to show runner Craig Mazin:
“Look, Abby was the first role that we wanted to tackle. We’ve got a pretty good track record of making major cast announcements and people going “really?” which will…pic.twitter.com/vJ8gj5UCoe
— DomTheBomb (@DomTheBombYT)June 21, 2025
shannon berry nation rise up 🗣️pic.twitter.com/Q3LCA855jLhttps://t.co/0LoBT27WCO
— aleah (@scarymcvies)July 30, 2025
we all know shannon berry is abby but if this the girl is playing dina i’m gonna drop DEAD SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE HERhttps://t.co/fRgizPe5hWpic.twitter.com/WKwNNxbkeY
— ༤ (@elliekissy)June 16, 2025
i hope people won’t give whoever is cast a hard time if it’s somehow not shannon berryhttps://t.co/xfDrAJd8dg
— t (@4RRIV4L)July 30, 2025
they definitely didn’t hire shannon. hbo better get this right or i’ll become their biggest hater.https://t.co/Tx0VoAbS8G
— paige (@abbysphotograp)June 21, 2025
if it’s not shannon berry we r storming the studiohttps://t.co/ugFvHZs8i9
— gum connoisseur (@tonyn4t)June 14, 2025
In a recent discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, Craig Mazin was queried about the portrayal of Abby, and the showrunner promptly acknowledged that potential casting decisions might have encountered delays due to the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strike.
“The strike stopped us in our tracks. Things were in process. Look, Abby was the first role that we wanted to tackle. We’ve got a pretty good track record of making major cast announcements and people going, “Really?” which will probably continue,”Mazin told THR.“So people may disagree, but I think we got it right so far and the audience seems to feel we got it right and the Academy seems to feel we got it right.”
During the same interview, Mazin reiterated the notion that the narrative fromThe Last of Us Part IIwill span over several seasons. However, he exercised caution and refrained from delving into specifics regarding the exact number of seasons required to unfold the story.
Also read:Joel and Ellie Voice Actors Return to Record More The Last of Us Content
Fans Excited To See Abby’s Adaptation In The Series
The reception of Abby’s casting and the overall adaptation will undoubtedly captivate the attention ofThe Last of Us Part IIenthusiasts. The game’s release in 2020 was accompanied by a significant amount of controversy, with numerous players expressing dissatisfaction with the trajectory of the narrative.
As evident from the inaugural season, the likelihood is thatThe Last of Usseries will hew closely to the original material. With optimism, it is hoped that fans may find greater contentment or perhaps even a more receptive mindset towards the narrative’s convergence in the show.
The Last Of Usis available on HBO Max.
Also read:After The Last of Us’ Success and Positive Reviews for Twisted Metal, are we Finally in the Golden Era of Gaming Adaptations?
Source:Twitter
Articles Published :284
Priya’s a skilled writer who thrives on capturing the glitz, glamour, and drama of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s writing about the upcoming movies, or delving into the behind-the-scenes dramas, she always likes to be in the know. Priya intends to do the same during her time at Fandomwire.
