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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Ben Starr hasn't romanced Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart because it'd be "so weird" after Jennifer English's role as Maelle, and he's more of a "Gale girly"
Voice actor Ben Starr stated he has not romanced the character Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 due to his professional relationship with Jennifer English, who voices Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Starr and English noted that romancing each other's characters would feel "weird" and "incestuous" given their sibling-like roles in Expedition 33. Starr also mentioned he leans towards romancing Gale in Baldur's Gate 3.
Baldur's Gate 3 performance director knew Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would be a hit, and even took a bet "to…
Aliona Baranova, performance and motion capture director for Baldur's Gate 3, was so confident in the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that she bet on it. Baranova shared this anecdote during a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2026, alongside lead actors Ben Starr and Jennifer English.
"Marathon is gonna be Game of the Year," actor Ben Starr says, because it has Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 award magnet Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr believes Bungie's upcoming game Marathon has a strong chance of winning Game of the Year, citing a perceived "Jennifer English effect." This phenomenon suggests games featuring Jennifer English, who has roles in Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, are critically acclaimed. While Starr made the prediction during the Marathon debut, he also acknowledged Grand Theft Auto 6 as a likely contender for the award.
Expedition 33 Actor Bet Someone 33 Baguettes That The Game Would Be A Huge Hit
Expedition 33 has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 5 million copies and surpassing Elden Ring's record for Game of the Year awards. The game's voice actor, Aliona Baranova, famously bet 33 baguettes that it would sell 1 million copies in its first week, a milestone it achieved within 72 hours. Despite the unexpected success, developer Sandfall aims to prioritize its creative vision over fan-pleasing for future projects.
