Picking the right actor for such a crucial role as Abby Anderson in The Last of Us Part 2 was no easy task, and Naughty Dog had to consider many factors, including the actress’ popularity.

Okay, let's get the conspiracy theory board out. The Last of Us 2 already has a non-linear timeline, switching between Abby and Ellie, often jumping back in time so we can see the same event from ...