In 1980, Abbott relocated from Portland to Hollywood ("in the middle of the actors' strike, and I didn't know anyone," he recalled). Shortly afterwards, he was cast as the villain in the movie Tag: The Assassination Game. He met his future (first) wife Linda Hamilton on the set.
In 1980, Abbott relocated from Portland to Hollywood ("during the actors' strike and with no connections," he recalled). Subsequently, he was cast as the adversary in the movie Tag: The Assassination Game. He encountered his future spouse Linda Hamilton on the set of that film.