Naughty Dog Boss Compares Intergalactic Protagonist To Ellie From TLOU

Expert Verified By

'Her Audition Blew Us Away'

Story Highlight
  • Naughty Dog boss says Intergalactic’s protagonist’s audition was as good as Ellie’s.
  • He says when Tati Gabrielle was first brought in for an audition, she blew everyone away.
  • The game has been under fire since the announcement for promoting DEI. 

Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us are two of the most beloved video game characters of old times. Despite TLOU Part 2 often being criticized for inclusivity, the love for the characters is universal. 

Now, the Naughty Dog boss says that the audition for the Intergalactic protagonist was as intimidating as that of Ellie actress

Why it matters: Ever since Intergalactic’s reveal, the title has been under fire for promoting DEI, especially with the protagonist. This even led Naughty Dog to disable comments on YouTube. 

Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet
Intergalactic protagonist criticized for DEI

Naughty Dog unveiled its much-anticipated new title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet at the Game Awards. However, most people were disappointed and underwhelmed by the trailer, some even calling it Concord 2.0. 

It was one of those moments like when I first saw Ashely Johnson as Ellie.

– Neil Druckmann

Nonetheless, Neil Druckmann has compared the audition of Intergalactic’s protagonist to that of Ellie from TLOU. He says when Tati Gabrielle was brought in for an audition they were all blown away by her, it was like when they first saw Ashley Johnson as Ellie. 

tlou remake
Ellie is one of the most beloved video game protagonists

There is no denying the talent that Gabrielle possesses. She has had great performances in TV Shows and movies like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Uncharted, and more. But comparing her to Ellie at this point seems a bit too much. 

Most people aren’t too happy with it, and it’s even clear from the likes/dislikes ratio in the trailer. So, it’ll be really interesting to say what happens from here. We hope she can deliver a performance that overshadows all the controversy, but for now, things aren’t looking too good for Naughty Dog. 

What are your thoughts on Neil Druckmann comparing the Intergalactic Protagonist’s audition to that of Ellie? Let us know your opinions in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum.

 

 

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

PlayStation Considering Summer Showcase For 2025 After Disappointing State of Play

New reports have revealed that PlayStation is contemplating a full showcase for its summer event as opposed to yet another State of Play.

New Tides of Annihilation Extended Gameplay Reveals DMC Inspired Combat

Tides of Annihilation is a post-apocalyptic epic set in London, and Eclipse Glow Games has just unveiled new extended gameplay for it.

AVerMedia Launches Live Gamer ULTRA S Capture Card With Limited Discount

AVerMedia has launched the Live Gamer Ultra S capture card, offering promising features at an affordable price point.

CI Games CEO: Western Developers Should Learn From Chinese Studios How To Make Characters

The CEO of CI Games recently tweeted that Western developers should consult with Chinese developers on how to make standout characters.

Xbox Will Release More First-Party Games on PlayStation 5 Than Sony This Year

New analysis reveals that Xbox is planning to release more first-party games on than Sony this year, painting a grim outlook for the console.