Now, in an interview with Wired (via PlayStationLifestyle), Lev’s actor has revealed what made the relationship between his character and Abby so important in The Last of Us Part 2, and what he believes is in Lev’s future. Related: How Much The Last of Us Part 2 Cost To Make A large part of her character’s redemption story is routed firmly in her relationship with Lev, a transgender former Seraphite who joins with Abby after fleeing from his own home to escape the religious cult. But while the character of Abby was divisive due to her actions at the start of The Last of Us Part 2, her overall arc is one that is loaded with emotion, culminating in one of the most harrowing but poignant scenes yet to be witnessed in a videogame. The scene that sees secondary protagonist Abby Anderson murder Joel Miller was one that caused outrage among many fans. However, while the gameplay itself was lauded, boasting numerous advancements on the previous game and improved accessibility options, its narrative was the topic of volatile debates across the internet. When The Last of Us Part 2 released, it immediately became one of the most prolific games on the market. The Last of Us Part 2 recently celebrated its first anniversary, but even 12 months after its release, it is still the topic of wide discussions across the gaming community.
The actor who portrays Lev in The Last of Us Part 2 believes that his character has a bright future.