
However, executive producer, Chris Corry, claims McCarthy is "a badass Tanya," and more than capable of tackling the role. The announcement of this actress didn't come without fan criticism. In Red Alert 3, Tanya is played by Jenny McCarthy. Appearing in both Red Alert 2 and its respected expansion, Yuri's Revenge, she is often regarded as the best depiction of the character. When it came time for a sequel, Kari Wührer picked up the role. During the original game, she was portrayed by Lynne Litteer, establishing the character as both a diva and a badass. Set in the early 1970s, the story of Red Alert 2 picks up after the conclusion of the Allied campaign of the first game. It’s the sequel to Command & Conquer: Red Alert. Through the years, many of it's characters have been recast, for one reason or another, and Tanya is no exception. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 is a 2.5D real-time strategy developed by Westwood and was released in October 2000. The Command & Conquer franchise has become famous for its inclusion of cutscenes featuring live actors.

Furthermore, as all Soviet defenses were adept at taking out infantry from range, it was often difficult for her to use C4 against a base.

Unfortunately, she had no defense against vehicles or aircraft, which made her vulnerable to all manner of Soviet vehicles and aircraft, especially Mammoth Tanks and Yak attack planes. For dealing with structures, she had C4, and was accomplished enough in demolition techniques to destroy buildings easily. Tanya Adams wielded a pair of Colt M1911s, which she could use to take out enemy infantry as well as attack dogs, from long range.
