Neil Druckmann Teaches Intergalactic Star How to Ignore Online Hate

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Summary

  • Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet star Tati Gabrielle is being trained by director Neil Druckmann to “ignore” online hate for her role as protagonist Jordan A. Mun.
  • Naughty Dog faced immense backlash for certain creative decisions in The Last of Us Part 2, including death threats to Druckmann, the devs, and the game’s voice actors.
  • Druckmann previously confirmed that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet’s story will center around faith and religion.

Tati Gabrielle, who’s featured in Naughty Dog’s upcoming game “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet”, is being guided by director Neil Druckmann on how to handle online criticism and hostility. Given that Naughty Dog’s latest hit, “The Last of Us Part 2”, was one of the most controversial games ever made, it seems that they are anticipating potential criticism for “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet” too.

After making a stunning debut at The Game Awards 2024, the game titled “Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet” found its way onto numerous PlayStation enthusiasts’ desired games list. Developed by Naughty Dog, this fresh sci-fi adventure unfolds in an intriguing alternate 1980s timeline filled with relatable real-world hints and anime influences. The game’s innovative storyline and immersive world-building have garnered praise from many, yet some responses mirrored the criticism Naughty Dog faced with their 2020 release, “The Last of Us Part 2“. This game sparked a wave of online harassment towards developers, Neil Druckmann, and Abby voice actor Laura Bailey – including personal insults and even threats of violence.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet draws criticism, especially towards its lead character Jordan A. Mun, played by Tati Gabrielle. In a talk with Entertainment Weekly, Gabrielle disclosed she’s faced hostility online due to her gender, race, and shaved head, all linked to her performance of Jordan in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Despite avoiding the negativity by steering clear of social media, Gabrielle mentioned that Druckmann has been readying her for the emotional impact that will come when Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is released. “Neil’s been training me,” Gabrielle said, referring to the fact that she’s aware of Troy’s, Ashley’s, and Laura Bailey’s experiences in the industry.

Neil Druckmann Coaching Intergalactic Lead Actress to “Ignore” Haters and Trolls Online

As a die-hard fan, I can tell you that Neil Druckmann reassured me, “We’re crafting something extraordinary. We’re creating something we’ll be proud of,” regarding the intriguing game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This captivating sci-fi project has been in the making at Naughty Dog for close to five years now and is currently under internal testing. In a previous conversation with the acclaimed writer of 28 Days Later, Alex Garland, Druckmann described the narrative of Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as an in-depth exploration of faith and religion, which are definitely not light topics to tackle these days.

The Heretic Prophet will generate as much controversy as The Last of Us Part 2 remains to be seen, but it’s likely that Naughty Dog will stay quiet about the game for some time. It seems unlikely that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will release before 2027 at this point.

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2025-05-14 09:44