Naughty Dog Being Overcautious About Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Gabrielle, who plays the lead role in Naughty Dog's upcoming sci-fi epic Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has said that she is preparing mentally and professionally for what could be a rough start in the gaming world. Neil Druckmann, the studio's co-president, is personally helping her. Naughty Dog seems determined not to make the same mistakes in the past when it comes to protecting its employees.

Gabrielle told an interviewer that Druckmann has been "boot-camping" her for the big role, both in terms of how well she does her job and how tough she is. The choice was made because of the harsh criticism some cast members received when The Last of Us Part II came out, especially Laura Bailey, who was the target of a lot of online abuse for her role as Abby Anderson.

Gabrielle's casting in Intergalactic caused both praise and hate. She said that the early response was "a lot of love, but a lot of hate," with a lot of the hate being directed at her for being a woman of color and her appearance, like her shaved head. She said, "I know what Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Laura Bailey went through." "I didn't even notice any of these things at first until they hit me."

In response, Druckmann stepped in to offer direct help. "Once it did, Neil told me to ignore it. We're going to make something beautiful together, no matter what. "We are going to make something that we are proud of."

Gabrielle isn't new to Naughty Dog's world, but this is her first time acting in a video game. She was in the movie version of Uncharted before and is now playing Nora in HBO's critically acclaimed version of The Last of Us. As she continues to work on Naughty Dog games, she may be able to use this creative synergy to great effect in her new, key role in Intergalactic.

The PlayStation 5 game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is currently being made. Druckmann confirmed earlier this year that the studio has a build that can be played. He called the experience "incredible," which made people even more excited. But the wait might be long—sources say the movie won't come out until at least 2027.

The long development cycle fits with Naughty Dog's careful approach to game design and storytelling. This suggests that Intergalactic is being shaped into an immersive, story-heavy experience on par with the studio's biggest hits.

The gaming community is keeping a close eye on Gabrielle as she continues to train and avoids social media. She said, "That kind of nonsense should not be given to any actor, actress, developer, or creator." "You must have another way to say what you think besides taking such drastic steps."

For now, Naughty Dog's message is clear: they will protect talent, carry out their vision, and let the game speak for itself.