Intergalactic Cast Expands with Uncharted & TLOU Veterans

A Legend Returns: Robin Atkin Downes Joins Naughty Dog’s Ambitious Sci-Fi Adventure

The world of gaming and animation is buzzing with news from Naughty Dog, and the latest announcement has drawn particular excitement: veteran voice actor Robin Atkin Downes is set to join the cast of the highly anticipated title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This casting brings a wealth of established experience and star power to what is already described as one of the studio’s most ambitious projects to date.

Downes is a name synonymous with high-quality storytelling in the gaming and animation world. With hundreds of credits spanning the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises, his involvement signals a deep commitment to narrative excellence. He has previously brought memorable characters to life, including Robert in The Last of Us and numerous roles across the Uncharted series.

Confirming his participation, Downes shared a glimpse into the process, stating, “I’ve been keeping this one quiet for a while… The journey continues! Awesome to be working again with the Dawgs!” His excitement underscores the long-awaited opportunity to collaborate with the Naughty Dog team on this new adventure.

The project itself, Intergalactic, is a sweeping sci-fi action adventure that promises high-stakes exploration. It was initially unveiled at The Game Awards in 2024, and it is known for its imaginative concept, centered around a bounty hunter wielding a cool plasma sword.

Naughty Dog creative director Neil Druckmann has previously lauded the project, calling it the studio’s most expansive and ambitious game, and likely its most expensive undertaking. This ambitious scale is reflected in the game’s development, which began in 2020.

The cast for the journey is already packed with familiar faces from the Naughty Dog universe. Intergalactic stars Tati Gabrielle as Jordan, Tony Dalton as the iconic Better Call Saul’s Tony, Merle Dandridge as Marlene from The Last of Us, and Troy Baker as Joel and Sam Drake.

The development of Intergalactic has been a journey marked by evolution. While the studio has been incredibly busy, including the creation of the now-scrapped multiplayer title The Last of Us Online, the core team pivoted to focus on this sprawling sci-fi epic. Officially, while the creative work continues, there is still no confirmed launch date for the interstellar adventure.