Kaitlyn Dever is one of Hollywood’s most talented younger actresses, and now she’s taking on one of the most talked about roles. Aside from being cast as Abby in The Last of Us season 2. Kaitlyn is also playing Belle Gibson in Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar.
Some of you may be wondering: who is Kaitlyn Dever? The 28-year-old has shown off her acting chops in a number of notable roles. Get to know Kaitlyn below.
Kaitlyn will be taking on the role of Abby Anderson in The Last of Us season 2, which is expected to air sometime in 2025. Additionally, she landed the lead role in Netflix’s miniseries Apple Cider Vinegar.
“Our casting process for season two has been identical to season one: we look for world-class actors who embody the souls of the characters in the source material,” series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann said in a statement, according to Variety. “Nothing matters more than talent, and we’re thrilled to have an acclaimed performer like Kaitlyn join Pedro, Bella and the rest of our family.”
Many viewers had fan-casted The Wilds star Shannon Berry as Abby, but it was ultimately Kaitlyn who won the role in the end. Kaitlyn joins Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in season 2, which is set to start filming in February 2024.
Kaitlyn earned her first Emmy nomination for her role in Hulu’s critically acclaimed limited series Dopesick. She played a young woman who becomes addicted to painkillers. She also received Golden Globe nominations for her performances in Dopesick and the Netflix series Unbelievable.
Kaitlyn had a breakout moment playing Eve Baxter, the daughter of Tim Allen’s character, in the comedy series Last Man Standing. She was a series regular for the first 6 seasons before becoming a recurring player for seasons 7 to 9. She also notably played Loretta McCready in Justified.
