"The Last of Us" Star Faces Fan Backlash—Security Tightened on Set Amid Threats

Berfin Ceren Meray
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As anticipation builds for the second season of HBO's 'The Last of Us,' the actor portraying Abby has found themselves at the center of fan outrage, leading to threats of bullying. In response, the show's production has ramped up security measures on set to ensure safety. Dive into the details of this intense situation—spoiler warnings ahead!

The HBO series "The Last of Us," starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, is gearing up for its second season.

In the show's second season, Kaitlyn Dever has joined the cast as Abby, a character seeking revenge for a loved one. However, the famous actress has found herself in some trouble because of this role.

According to a report by The Independent, fan hatred towards Kaitlyn Dever's character Abby, who she portrays in the series adapted from the video game, has emerged. During the filming of the series, Kaitlyn Dever was given extra protection by set security.

Isabela Merced, who plays the character Dina in "The Last of Us," stated in a podcast that there are a lot of strange people who hate Abby.

Merced, who also stars in the film "Alien: Romulus," criticized the bullying Dever has faced for portraying the villainous Abby, saying, "The character is not a real person, but fans seem to forget that."