Naughty Dog Casts Intergalactic Veteran
Robin Atkin Downes, known for roles in The Last of Us and Uncharted, joins the cast of Naughty Dog's upcoming sci-fi adventure.
The update
Robin Atkin Downes, a prolific voice actor known for his work in Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us and Uncharted series, has joined the cast of the studio’s upcoming sci-fi adventure, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The announcement came via social media, where Downes shared a video of himself in a motion capture suit with the song “Who Let the Dogs Out” playing in the background.
Why it matters
Downes’ involvement signals a return to familiar talent for the studio, which has been relatively quiet about the project since its reveal. His history with Naughty Dog includes playing antagonist Atoq Navarro in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Robert in The Last of Us. This casting choice suggests the studio is leveraging its established voice talent to build out the world of Intergalactic.
What to watch
Details about the character Downes will portray remain unconfirmed. The game is set to follow a bounty hunter, Jordan, who crash-lands on a planet dominated by a sci-fi religion. Intergalactic is expected to differ from Naughty Dog’s usual gunplay-focused gameplay, leaning into hack-and-slash mechanics inspired by titles like Elden Ring.
Sources
- gamespot.com — Confirmation of Robin Atkin Downes' involvement and his previous roles.
- polygon.com — Context on Downes' history with Naughty Dog and details on the game's premise.
