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God of War Greek trilogy's Kratos actor T.C. Carson says Sony Santa Monica "realized that they let me go prematurely," but "they came back" to him for the remake
T.C. Carson, the original voice actor for Kratos in the God of War Greek trilogy, has confirmed his return for the upcoming remake trilogy. Carson stated that Sony Santa Monica realized they had let him go prematurely and approached him to reprise the role. Christopher Judge, who voiced Kratos in the Norse saga, will not be involved in the Greek trilogy remakes.
God of War Trilogy Remake Actor Says He Was “Let Go Prematurely”
Voice actor T.C. Carson, who is reprising his role as Kratos in the upcoming God of War Trilogy Remake, stated that he was "let go prematurely" by the developers. Carson had a conversation with director Eric Williams, who explained the studio's plans, leading to Carson's return. The remake is in early development by Santa Monica Studio with no release date announced.
Trigun Stargaze: The English Cast Reflects On 3-Year Ride
The English voice cast of Trigun Stampede and Trigun Stargaze, including Johnny Yong Bosch, Sarah Roach, David Matranga, and Alexis Tipton, reflect on their experiences working with Studio Orange. They discuss their initial reactions to their roles, the challenges and rewards of the cel-shaded CGI animation style, and the emotional journeys of their characters as the series concludes.
After gracing Final Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with his silky voice, actor Ben Starr is ready to tackle dating RPG Love and Deepspace: "I love feral people"
Actor Ben Starr, known for his work in Final Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, expressed his interest in participating in the dating RPG Love and Deepspace. Starr discussed his enjoyment of dating sims and fanfiction, and his enthusiasm for the creative aspects of the genre.
The Incredible And Unlikely Story Of How Glen Powell Became Fox In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo broke its own rules about mixing intellectual properties to include Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a decision spearheaded by Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri and approved by Shigeru Miyamoto. Actor Glen Powell had independently pitched himself for a Star Fox movie, unaware of the plans, and was ultimately cast as Fox in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Donald Glover also proactively sought a role, leading to his casting as Yoshi.
Crimson Desert Actor Pushed for Kliff’s Backstory, Says Recording Began “In Earnest” Two Years In
Voice actor Alec Newman, who plays Kliff in Crimson Desert, discussed the game's turbulent development, stating that full recording didn't begin until about a year and a half in, despite his five years on the project. Newman pushed for more character development for Kliff, emphasizing the importance of family and camaraderie, and expressed a desire for a more expressive protagonist. The article also briefly mentions recent gameplay updates to Crimson Desert and the ongoing development of DokeV.
Baldur's Gate 3 actor and prominent gen-AI critic Neil Newbon gives Arc Raiders dev "props" for replacing…
Neil Newbon, the actor known for his role as Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3 and a vocal critic of generative AI, has praised Embark Studios for replacing AI-generated voice lines with human performances in their game Arc Raiders. Newbon has consistently advocated for real human performances over AI in video games.
Not Even Crimson Desert's Main Character VA Understood The Game's Story
Crimson Desert, developed by Pearl Abyss, has achieved over 3 million sales since its March 19 launch on consoles and PC. However, voice actor Alec Newman, who plays Kliff, expressed that the game's narrative is confusing, even for those involved in its creation. Newman noted that the story underwent significant changes during its five-year development cycle, impacting the clarity for voice actors.
Wendee Lee is coming to VerseCon Summer 2026
Voice actress Wendee Lee, known for her roles in Cowboy Bebop and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, is confirmed to attend VerseCon Summer 2026. The pop-culture convention, hosted by Impound Comics, will take place on August 15-16, 2026, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. Additional guests and events will be announced later.
Luci Christian Joins Comic Con Oakland 2026 Line Up
Voice actress Luci Christian, known for her roles in My Hero Academia and One Piece, has been announced as a guest for Comic Con Oakland 2026. The convention will take place on May 9th-10th at the Oakland Convention Center, featuring various artists and writers from the comic and anime industries.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Maelle actor recorded her audition at 2am while in bed because "she forgot to do…
Jennifer English, the voice actor for Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, shared that she recorded her audition tape for the role late at night while in bed due to forgetting about it. Despite the last-minute rush, she successfully secured the part. English also commented on the varied nature of video game audition processes.
Jack Black says Donald Glover campaigned to play Yoshi in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Actor Jack Black revealed that Donald Glover actively campaigned for the role of Yoshi in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Glover expressed his strong desire to voice the character due to his fandom of the Mario universe. The article also mentions Donald Glover will voice Yoshi in the film and teases the appearance of Wart.
'I Don't Really Want to Do That Again' - Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion Doesn't Want to Keep Rehashing the Same Type of Roles
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, expressed that he does not wish to repeatedly take on similar character roles. He is proud of his work on Astarion but seeks diverse acting opportunities beyond that specific type of performance.
Glenn Powell goes from Top Gun to space pilot as the voice of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Glen Powell, known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, has been cast as the voice of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Nintendo announced the casting, highlighting Powell's charisma and background as a fighter pilot as fitting for the iconic Star Fox character. The inclusion of Fox McCloud also opens possibilities for other Nintendo franchises to appear in the film.
Glen Powell is confirmed to voice Fox in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Glen Powell has confirmed he will voice Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Nintendo announced the character's inclusion via social media, with Powell joining Chris Pratt and Jack Black. The film is set to release on April 1st.
Glen Powell revealed as the voice actor for Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Glen Powell has been revealed as the voice actor for the character Fox McCloud in the upcoming "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Further details about the film's production and other cast members have not yet been disclosed.
"I don't really want to do that again" - Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon says he's avoided roles over Astarion typecasting concerns
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has revealed he has turned down recent roles due to concerns about being typecast as a similar character. He expressed a desire to avoid repeating performances and to explore diverse character work, drawing inspiration from artists like David Bowie who constantly reinvented themselves. Despite this, Newbon has been involved in various other projects since Baldur's Gate 3's success.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Recruited A Top Gun To Voice Fox McCloud
Glen Powell, known for "Top Gun: Maverick," has been cast as Fox McCloud in "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," the sequel to "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." This marks a rare crossover between Nintendo franchises, as Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series will appear alongside characters from the Mario and Pikmin universes. The film is scheduled for release on April 1, with Nintendo also planning a live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie.
How Do You Pronounce Mario? Chris Pratt Shares Whether You're Wrong
Actor Chris Pratt, who voices Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has clarified the correct pronunciation of the character's name as "maa·ree·ow." He acknowledged that many people say "marry-o" and shared anecdotes about co-stars mispronouncing the name during press tours. Pratt also discussed his process for developing Mario's voice for the film, aiming for a distinct sound from previous iterations.
The actor behind Baldur's Gate 3 vamp Astarion "definitely avoided a few roles" because the studios…
Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, has been actively avoiding roles that are too similar to the character. He expressed a desire to avoid typecasting and has since taken on diverse roles. Newbon also previously worked on Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resident Evil Village, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
