I actually didnt [talk to Laura].
They wanted the show to be its own standalone thing.
She did an amazing job as Abby in the game.
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I definitely admire her.
I think for me, Abby is so much more than what she is on the surface.
She has this very angry, intense exterior, but underneath that, shes just a really broken person.
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Shes a human being trying to cope with loss.
Especially after that five-year time jump in the story, you could see how much has changed her.
In terms of values, Dever believes Abbys trauma reshaped her worldview in ways that are difficult to articulate.
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I dont know if its about her values necessarily changing, she said.
Thats what grief has done to herits all-consuming.
The Last Of UsSeason 2 will premiere later this month on HBO and Max.
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