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Naughty Dog Prepares Lead Actress of Upcoming Game for Online Harassment

Tati Gabrielle, star of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, undergoes mentorship from Neil Druckmann to navigate backlash over her casting and the game's themes.

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Overview

  • Tati Gabrielle, lead actress of Naughty Dog's upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has faced misogynistic and racist harassment online.
  • Neil Druckmann, the game's director, is mentoring Gabrielle to help her cope with the negativity and focus on the creative process.
  • The game explores broad concepts of faith, including belief in oneself and community, rather than focusing solely on organized religion.
  • Intergalactic marks Naughty Dog's first original IP in over a decade, with development ongoing since 2020 and a release anticipated no earlier than 2027.
  • The project features a high-profile cast, including Kumail Nanjiani and Tony Dalton, with a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.