Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Unveiled: Star-Studded Cast Revealed at The Game Awards 2024
The 2024 Game Awards culminated in a thrilling reveal: Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This retro-future title boasts an impressive cast, adding to the anticipation surrounding this new IP. Let's delve into the confirmed and speculated actors bringing this universe to life.
Confirmed Cast Members:
Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun: The protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, a formidable bounty hunter stranded in orbit around the planet Sempiria, is portrayed by Tati Gabrielle. Gabrielle's impressive resume includes roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, You, and Kaleidoscope (Netflix). Naughty Dog fans will recognize her as Jo Braddock from the Uncharted movie, and she's also set to appear as Nora in Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us.
Kumail Nanjiani as Colin Graves: Spotted in the announcement trailer, comedian Kumail Nanjiani plays Colin Graves, Jordan's target and a member of the enigmatic Five Aces faction. Known for his stand-up comedy, Nanjiani has also graced screens in HBO's Silicon Valley, the film The Big Sick, and Marvel's Eternals.
Tony Dalton as an Unnamed Character: A newspaper clipping in the game's trailer shows Tony Dalton (best known for his role as Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul) amongst The Five Aces. His specific character remains a mystery, though he's also had a role in the MCU's Hawkeye.
Speculated and Confirmed Appearances:
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Troy Baker: Longtime Naughty Dog collaborator Troy Baker (known for his roles in The Last of Us and Uncharted) has been confirmed by Neil Druckmann to appear in the game.
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Halley Gross: While unconfirmed, many believe that Mun's agent, AJ, bears a strong resemblance to Halley Gross, a writer known for her work on Westworld and The Last of Us Part II.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet currently lacks a release date. However, with such a talented cast, this new IP from Naughty Dog is already generating significant buzz.