LOS ANGELES — The cast and creative team behind HBO’s adaptation of “The Last of Us” hit the red carpet on Monday for the series’ season two premiere. Newcomer to the series, Kaitlyn Dever, turned heads in an adorable bulletproof vest from Gucci.
Dever spoke with reporters about portraying Abby and her excitement for the upcoming season.
“I can’t wait for the fans to see the season,” Dever said, her eyes darting back-and-forth across the walkway. “Abby is a tough chick, and I just hope I brought her justice. I think fans will be happy with my portrayal of her. I had to bring my A-game, especially with Bella and Pedro there, killing it constantly.”
Reporters attempted to ask Dever about online backlash but were interrupted when a nearby car horn sent her diving for the concrete.
“Nervous? No, I am not nervous at all. Why, what have you heard,” Devers said, picking herself up off the ground. “The internet has been nothing but supportive. I have no reason to believe my turn as Abby will change any of that. Hey, do you see that guy? The one over there with the dirty PS3-era Last of Us T-shirt. Is he staring at us?”
Things at the premiere took a turn when the unidentified, odious man hopped the press line and charged toward Dever. His attack came to a screeching halt when Laura Bailey, the original voice actor for Abby, appeared out of nowhere in full Armani riot gear and clubbed the man to death. Bailey then joined Dever for her interview.
“We shouldn’t be giving these neckbeards any time,” Bailey said, after complimenting Dever’s bulletproof vest. “It is enough that art is being jeopardized by content mongrels who are looking to make a buck off the very content they’re shitting on. I am here to support Kaitlyn and all the artists who made this night possible. If I beat the life out of an annoying gamer along the way, that’s just an added bonus.”
At press time, Bailey gifted Dever an Armani riot shield as they entered the theater.
