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'It May Seem Like We're Only Doing It for Attention': Stranger Than Heaven Dev Discusses Celebrity Castings, Including Tupac
RGG Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama addressed criticisms regarding the use of celebrity likenesses, including Tupac Shakur, in the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven. Yokoyama stated his intention is for players to focus on gameplay and narrative, not the casting choices, and that Tupac's inclusion was facilitated by Snoop Dogg and approved by Tupac's family.
Matthew Lillard isn't happy with animation hiring big names over voice actors: "The idea that they keep hiring crappy celebrities to carry huge films is killing us"
Actor Matthew Lillard expressed frustration with Hollywood's trend of casting celebrities in animated films who lack the necessary voice acting skills. He argues this practice harms professional voice actors who are capable of carrying a film with only their voice. Lillard also mentioned his upcoming projects, including Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
