Gamerant recently highlighted that the casting decisions for "The Last of Us" TV show could be linked to the potential future developments in the "Uncharted" series.
The article suggests that Sony might follow a pattern in adapting its game IPs, often reusing actors who have previously worked together in both the games and their film adaptations.
The article highlights Kaitlyn Dever, who is set to portray Abby Anderson in the second season of "The Last of Us."
Dever's collaboration with Naughty Dog, the developer behind "The Last of Us," is not a first. Nearly ten years ago, she portrayed Cassie, the daughter of Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher, in "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End." The article hints that Dever's ties to Naughty Dog might go deeper. With ongoing rumors about a reboot of the "Uncharted" series and Tati Gabrielle's prominent roles in various Naughty Dog projects, it suggests that Dever could potentially return as Cassie in future installments of the "Uncharted" games.
The article also mentions that Tati Gabrielle took on the role of Jo Braddock in Sony's "Uncharted" movie, followed by her portrayal of Nora in HBO's "The Last of Us" Season 2, and she is now the lead in Naughty Dog's new game "Star: The Heretic Prophet." Such frequent collaborations appear to be more than just coincidence.
Based on the analysis, Gamerant speculates that although Kaitlyn Dever had a minor role in "Uncharted 4" and it was quite some time ago, her casting in a significant role in "The Last of Us" might be linked to her past work with Naughty Dog. Consequently, as the impact of "The Last of Us" series grows, Naughty Dog might consider having Dever return to play an older Cassie in upcoming "Uncharted" games.
If *Uncharted 5* doesn't delve into Cassie's story further, it would be quite odd. Having an older Nathan Drake continue to portray Cassie, who likely inherited her father's adventurous spirit, could be an excellent direction for the series.
