Troy Baker, the most popular and reliable video game actor in our industry, is widely recognized for his role as Joel Miller in The Last of Us by Naughty Dog. His portrayal of this powerful character resonated deeply with players who experienced both games. In an interview with GQ, it was revealed that Troy Baker will indeed be involved in Naughty Dog’s next project, working alongside Neil Druckmann as the game director. “I always collaborate with Troy without hesitation,” asserts one of Naughty Dog’s co-presidents.
Close friend and colleague Troy Baker is described by him as “a demanding actor” who meticulously examines every detail. Despite disagreements they may have had on sets like Joel’s death in The Last of Us Part II, they have cultivated a mutual trust that Druckmann rarely shares with other actors. “Troy tries to push the boundaries of what this thing can be,” he says, “and often succeeds in making it better than I imagined.” This statement has sparked speculation among players about Joel’s return in The Last of Us 3. Speculations range from flashbacks to a story set from the beginning of the pandemic until Ellie’s encounter. All speculations are allowed. In the meantime, it is known that Naughty Dog is expected to announce its new IP soon, as the studio has not released anything in the past four years…
