Troy Baker is one of the most famous voice actors in video games. The Last of Us Booker DeWitt Bioshock InfiniteBaker was part of Hideo Kojima's final game for Konami. Metal Gear Solid Vwho plays Revolver Ocelot. The game's lead voice actor was replaced by a film actor. When asked about it, Baker said he wasn't worried about a film actor taking over a video game role.
David Hayter, who played Solid Snake in the previous series, Metal Gear Solid V Without warning, Kiefer Sutherland was brought in to take his place, as Kojima felt he could replicate the subtle facial expressions the character required.
The Last of Us Actor Troy Baker wasn't worried about actors playing video game roles
Troy Baker has been nominated for five BAFTAs for his work as a video game voice actor, including The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part IIHe understands his value in the video game industry and isn't worried about being replaced by a movie actor, something he made clear in a previous interview with IB Time UK.
When asked about David Hayter's unexpected firing, Metal Gear Solid V Baker said that in making way for Kiefer Sutherland, it was simply Kojima's choice of actor, and that he didn't think film acting would pose a danger to his career.
Baker noted that other actors such as Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe have also played roles in video games. Beyond: Two SoulsHe said it wasn't the big name actors that sold video games, it was the right actors and the right roles that sold video games. He told IB Times UK:
Not just Kiefer Sutherland [Elliot] Paige and Willem Dafoe in Beyond: Two Souls. I think like anything else, if you have the right actor in the right role, it doesn't matter who the name is. I don't believe names sell video games. I believe the right role and the right actor do.
Baker added that Sutherland gave a fantastic performance as Solid Snake. “I owned 100% of it.”He said that Kojima had a very hard time bringing the character to the big screen. twenty four He will be getting more attention as an actor. However, Hater revealed on Twitter that he was not informed of the decision beforehand.
Major Hollywood Celebrity Roles in Video Games
Since Troy Baker's comments, Hollywood stars have been appearing more frequently in video game roles. call of duty This series includes: game of thrones Fame Kit Harington (Infinite War) and Kevin Spacey (Advanced WarfareIce Cube and Gary Oldman also starred. call of duty black ops.
Keanu Reeves made an iconic appearance as Johnny Silverhand. Cyberpunk 2077The late actor Ray Liotta provided the voice of Tommy Vercetti. GTA: Vice City Samuel L. Jackson and Phil Collins have also appeared in other GTA games. game of thrones Actor Sean Bean played the role of Emperor Martin Septim. Elder Scrolls IV.
Other actors who have played video game roles include Norman Reedus (Death Stranding), Patrick Stewart (Castlevania), Rami Malek (Until Dawn), Matthew Perry (Fallout: New Vegas), Kristen Bell (assassin's creed), Liam Neeson (Fallout 3), Seth Green (Mass Effect).
