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‘The Last of Us’ Antagonist Kaitlyn Dever on Online Backlash: ‘I Want to Do This Character Justice’

Kaitlyn Dever, who plays antagonist Abby in 'The Last of Us,' has responded to online backlash.

Kaitlyn Dever, who played the antagonist in The Last of Us Part II video game, will be introduced in Season Two of The Last of Us television series and some gamers aren’t happy about it. In the game, players control Abby, a soldier caught in the throes of a post-apocalyptic militia and cultish religion who butts heads with co-lead Ellie, leading to ghastly consequences. Backlash from gamers has also prompted the actress to seek extra security, co-star Isabela Merced said in an August podcast episode of Happy Sad Confused.

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