Last of Us Season 2 Faces Backlash Over Abby Casting and Physical Changes

HBO's adaptation of the game introduces significant character differences while also including deleted scenes and narrative expansions.

Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us premieres in April 2025 and will adapt events from the game's second installment, with some deviations from the source material.
Kaitlyn Dever's casting as Abby has drawn criticism from fans due to differences in her physical appearance compared to the game, though creators emphasize prioritizing performance over visual accuracy.
The upcoming season will include a deleted scene from the game described as 'brutal,' adding new layers to the story while retaining its emotional depth.
The showrunners confirmed that Season 2 will span seven 'high-calorie' episodes and explore themes of revenge and perspective, diverging from the game's timeline and structure in some areas.
Pedro Pascal's Joel and Bella Ramsey's Ellie return, with the story set five years after Season 1, now focusing on their lives in Jackson, Wyoming, and unresolved tensions from past events.