Kaitlyn Dever is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most talked-about stars, and for good reason. From her breakthrough performance in ‘Booksmart‘ to her haunting portrayal in ‘Dopesick‘, Dever has shown that she can tackle just about any character thrown her way. Now, as she steps into the world of ‘The Last of Us‘, fans are buzzing with anticipation—and a little bit of trepidation—about what she’ll bring to the table.
Based on the massively popular video game, ‘The Last of Us‘ is a gritty, emotional rollercoaster that explores the darker sides of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world. And with Dever set to play the divisive character Abby in the upcoming second season, there’s no doubt that the stakes are higher than ever. But while fans can’t wait to see her in action, it seems that not everyone is ready to embrace her new role with open arms.
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‘The Last Of Us’ Creators Heightened Security For Kaitlyn Dever
Kaitlyn Dever, who plays the controversial Abby, apparently had to ramp up her security during filming. Why? Because a few too many people out there can’t separate fiction from reality.
According to co-star Isabela Merced, some so-called “fans” were so upset about Abby’s character that Dever needed extra protection. “There’s so many strange people in this world because there are people that actually genuinely hate Abby, who is not a real person,” Merced shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, noting the ridiculousness of the situation. “Kaitlyn had to be extra secured by security when it came to the filming of this.”
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this kind of behavior from overzealous fans. Jack Gleeson, who played the infamous Joffrey in ‘Game of Thrones‘, had to step back from acting because of the intense backlash. Lena Headey, the fierce Cersei Lannister, faced similar vitriol. And now, it seems the hate train is coming for Dever, all because Abby is a character who stirs the pot.
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Kaitlyn Dever’s Unstoppable Career
Despite all the noise, Kaitlyn Dever is killing it in this role. Isabela Merced couldn’t help but gush about her co-star, saying, “Kaitlyn is such a cool person who does not get phased by things. She really had her head in the right place, and also is going through a lot personally right now.”
Dever’s mother passed away earlier this year, making her commitment to the role all the more impressive. “Give her the damn Emmy, honestly. I’m so excited for people to see how incredibly well Bella and Kaitlyn did on this.”
It’s a shame that some people can’t tell the difference between an actor and their character, but it’s not slowing Dever down one bit. And for those still holding onto their hate? Well, they might want to think twice before crossing paths with Isabela Merced, who jokingly warned she’d go “Cardi B on them” on X.
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