The Last Of Us' Original Abby Reacts To The Show's Most Shocking Moment

HBO's The Last of Us delivered one of the most shocking TV moments this year with Episode 2, Through the Valley. For the general audience who hadn't lived through the event the first time around in The Last of Us Part 2, it was an incredible surprise, similar to Ned Stark's death in Game of Thrones. Abby's original actor, Laura Bailey, recently discussed what it was like working on the game and finding out the truth about that scene mirrored in the episode. Warning: Spoilers ahead.While there were some theories that the scene wouldn't take place until Season 3, showrunner Craig Mazin didn't want to torment viewers who knew what was coming. Talking to Vulture, Bailey talks about having to film the scene with Troy Baker and what the role of Abby has given her career."I remember, on that day, looking in Troy's eyes as we were doing that scene. It's a memory I'll never forget. And the hardest part of it was when Ashley would enter the scene. I was completely focused on Troy, and from behind me, all I could hear was Ashley's wracking sobs," she said. "I knew the camera was going to be filming from behind me, so I was just sobbing, because of the emotions of the scene. Knowing what I had just done, and taken away from her."Continue Reading at GameSpot

Apr 23, 2025 - 17:24

The Last Of Us' Original Abby Reacts To The Show's Most Shocking Moment

HBO's The Last of Us delivered one of the most shocking TV moments this year with Episode 2, Through the Valley. For the general audience who hadn't lived through the event the first time around in The Last of Us Part 2, it was an incredible surprise, similar to Ned Stark's death in Game of Thrones. Abby's original actor, Laura Bailey, recently discussed what it was like working on the game and finding out the truth about that scene mirrored in the episode. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

While there were some theories that the scene wouldn't take place until Season 3, showrunner Craig Mazin didn't want to torment viewers who knew what was coming. Talking to Vulture, Bailey talks about having to film the scene with Troy Baker and what the role of Abby has given her career.

"I remember, on that day, looking in Troy's eyes as we were doing that scene. It's a memory I'll never forget. And the hardest part of it was when Ashley would enter the scene. I was completely focused on Troy, and from behind me, all I could hear was Ashley's wracking sobs," she said. "I knew the camera was going to be filming from behind me, so I was just sobbing, because of the emotions of the scene. Knowing what I had just done, and taken away from her."Continue Reading at GameSpot