Fictional Women Around the World: Abby Anderson

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Fictional Women Around the World: Abby Anderson

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Mar 2, 2021

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In this new sub-segment, we highlight influential fictional women, beginning with the controversial Abby Anderson from the video game The Last of Us 2. Anney campaigns to play Abby in the live-action adaption.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Abby Anderson

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