- Uncharted 5 cast is unconfirmed — Naughty Dog has not announced the game or its actors
- Nathan Drake (Nolan North) is widely expected to return only as a mentor or cameo
- Cassie Drake is the most-rumored new protagonist after Uncharted 4's epilogue
- Chloe Frazer (Claudia Black) is a natural lead after carrying The Lost Legacy
- The 2022 movie cast (Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg) is separate from the game voice cast
Uncharted 5 Cast: What We Know in 2026
The Uncharted 5 cast remains a mystery because Naughty Dog has not officially announced the next mainline Uncharted game. The studio's current announced project is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and industry reporting suggests any future Uncharted could even be developed by another PlayStation Studios team under Naughty Dog's oversight. That means casting rumors, not official credits, are all we have to work with — so this guide separates verified voice-actor history from speculation about who could return.
Uncharted 5 is not officially confirmed. Every casting detail below is based on series history, studio statements, and insider reports — none of it is an official Naughty Dog announcement.
Here is the full series cast and each performer's outlook for a potential fifth entry:
| Character | Voice Actor | Series Role | Uncharted 5 Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Drake | Nolan North | Main series protagonist, retired after Uncharted 4 | Likely cameo or mentor only |
| Elena Fisher | Emily Rose | Journalist, Nathan's wife | Possible cameo, arc complete |
| Victor "Sully" Sullivan | Richard McGonagle | Nathan's mentor and father figure | Strong candidate as returning mentor |
| Chloe Frazer | Claudia Black | Rival-turned-ally, lead of The Lost Legacy | Natural lead or key supporting return |
| Samuel Drake | Troy Baker | Nathan's brother, drives Uncharted 4's plot | Open-ended fate, plausible wildcard |
| Nadine Ross | Laura Bailey | Shoreline mercenary, Chloe's partner | Popular joint return with Chloe |
| Cassie Drake | Uncredited (child, U4 epilogue) | Nathan and Elena's daughter | Most-rumored new protagonist |
The Lost Legacy already proved the franchise works without Nathan Drake. That standalone success is the strongest signal for how a new cast would be built: a new lead, one or two legacy anchors like Sully, and fresh faces around them.
Return Odds: Ranking the Candidates
Not every legacy character has the same chance of appearing. We weigh story logic, actor availability, and insider chatter into a simple ranking.
| Rank | Candidate | Return Odds | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassie Drake | High | Uncharted 4's epilogue deliberately sets up her discovery of the family past |
| 2 | Sully | High | The connective-tissue mentor for any new protagonist |
| 3 | Chloe Frazer | Medium-High | Already headlined a well-received standalone adventure |
| 4 | Nathan Drake | Medium | Nolan North stays attached, but as a mentor figure, not the lead |
| 5 | Nadine Ross | Medium | Strong duo chemistry with Chloe makes a joint return plausible |
| 6 | Sam Drake | Medium | His fate after Uncharted 4 is open-ended enough for a wildcard role |
| 7 | Elena Fisher | Low-Medium | Her arc is complete; a single cameo scene is the realistic ceiling |
The Torch-Passer Route
- Cassie Drake leads
- Nathan and Elena in cameo scenes
- Sully as the aging guide
- Cleanest narrative handoff
The Lost Legacy Route
- Chloe (and Nadine) return as leads
- Established, fan-approved cast
- No origin story required
- Lowest narrative risk
The Fresh Start Route
- Entirely new characters
- Legacy cast limited to Easter eggs
- Maximum creative freedom
- Highest fan-backlash risk
If a sister PlayStation Studios team develops Uncharted 5, performance-capture scheduling and actor contracts could differ from past Naughty Dog productions. Returning veterans would likely be phased in around a new core cast rather than carrying the whole game.
How Casting News Will Emerge: Step-by-Step
Official Announcement First
Casting speculation means little until Sony or Naughty Dog confirms the project exists. Watch the official Naughty Dog site and PlayStation Blog for the reveal moment.
Watch Actor Social Channels
Nolan North, Troy Baker, Claudia Black, and Laura Bailey have historically dropped hints through convention panels and interviews long before credits go public.
Track Production Listings
Industry databases and voice-actor union listings often surface unannounced projects under codenames before any trailer airs.
Expect a Reveal Trailer With Faces
Naughty Dog reveals cast alongside cinematic trailers — the first teaser would confirm the protagonist's identity and performer in one stroke.
Validate Against Insider Track Records
Cross-check any "leaked cast list" against reporters with proven PlayStation sourcing before treating it as credible.
Prioritize the official Naughty Dog site, PlayStation Blog, and r/uncharted community threads. Anonymous "cast lists" circulating on social media are frequently fabricated.
Game Cast vs. the 2022 Movie Cast
The 2022 Sony Pictures film built its own cast, and it should not be confused with the games' voice ensemble — though crossover nods exist.
| Role | Game Voice Actor | 2022 Movie Actor |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Drake | Nolan North | Tom Holland |
| Sully | Richard McGonagle | Mark Wahlberg |
| Chloe Frazer | Claudia Black | Sophia Ali |
| New film-only lead | — | Antonio Banderas (Moncada) |
Nolan North appears in a cameo in the 2022 film, continuing the tradition of game-actor nods in PlayStation Productions adaptations. A movie sequel is in development, but that cast pipeline is entirely separate from any game project.
Cast Watch Checklist
Track the Uncharted 5 Cast Storyline:
- Confirm official project announcement from Naughty Dog or Sony
- Watch Nolan North interviews for Drake return hints
- Monitor Claudia Black and Laura Bailey panels for Lost Legacy duo news
- Check PlayStation Blog casting reveal posts
- Identify the new protagonist performer in the first trailer
The most credible scenario for the Uncharted 5 cast: a new-generation lead (most likely Cassie Drake or a Chloe-led duo), anchored by Sully and a Nolan North cameo. Treat any full cast list circulating before an official reveal as unverified.
FAQ
Q: Who is in the Uncharted 5 cast?
No official Uncharted 5 cast exists because Naughty Dog has not announced the game. Based on series history and insider reports, the most likely returning performers are Richard McGonagle (Sully), Nolan North (Nathan Drake, in a cameo or mentor role), and Claudia Black (Chloe Frazer), potentially joined by a new-generation lead such as Cassie Drake.
Q: Will Nolan North return as Nathan Drake in Uncharted 5?
Nolan North has remained closely attached to the character, and community consensus expects him to return — but as a supporting mentor figure rather than the playable lead, since Uncharted 4: A Thief's End concluded Nathan Drake's story definitively.
Q: Who would voice Cassie Drake?
No performer has been attached to Cassie Drake. She appeared only as a child in Uncharted 4's epilogue without a prominent credited voice role. Any casting news would come with an official game announcement.
Q: Is the movie cast part of the Uncharted 5 cast?
No. The 2022 film's cast — Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, and Sophia Ali — belongs to Sony Pictures' separate film universe. The game cast and movie cast are distinct, though Nolan North made a cameo in the movie.