Voice Acting
Ongoing coverage on Voice Acting.
Latest coverage
Courtney Lin Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Professional voice actor Courtney Lin, known for her roles as Princess Peach and Baby Peach in Mario Kart World, has been announced as a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The convention will take place at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville, CA from June 20-21. Several other industry figures and performers have also been confirmed as guests.
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.
Anya Taylor-Joy Did Not Actually Barf When Voicing Peach For The First Time In Mario Movie
Anya Taylor-Joy clarified that she did not vomit while voicing Princess Peach for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but rather during her first-ever voice acting job. She explained that the confusion stemmed from a previous interview where she discussed a separate voice acting experience. The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a major box office success, and a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is currently in production.
'Marathon Is Gonna Be Game of the Year': Actor Ben Starr Jokes It'll Beat GTA 6 Due to Jennifer English
Actor Ben Starr jokingly suggested that Bungie's upcoming shooter Marathon could win Game of the Year, attributing its potential success to co-star Jennifer English. English has a notable track record, having voiced characters in multiple recent Game of the Year winners like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3. Starr believes this 'Jennifer English Effect' will propel Marathon to victory, despite its current sales performance.
Charlie Day really wants Danny DeVito to voice Wario
Charlie Day, the voice of Luigi in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has expressed his desire for Danny DeVito to voice Wario, calling it his "dream casting pick." Other cast members also shared their ideal casting choices for various characters, including Anya Taylor-Joy suggesting Jessica Lange and Keegan-Michael Key naming Chloe Moretz for Princess Daisy.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 writer says one actor's "charisma" did "some heavy lifting in helping us get the players over the hurdle of accepting Verso" and moving on from the RPG's big early twist
Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, credits voice actor Ben Starr's charismatic performance for helping players accept the character Verso after a significant early narrative twist. Starr's nuanced delivery balanced making Verso likable while maintaining player wariness, a crucial element for the game's plot progression.
House Flipper is free to own on Steam this weekend — MP3s & NPCs
The original House Flipper is available to own for free on Steam until April 6 as part of the Steam House and Home Fest. This promotion coincides with the live launch of playtests for the House Flipper Remastered Collection, which will feature improved visuals, voice acting, and new content. The House Flipper franchise has sold over 8.5 million copies since its 2018 release.
Kratos actor T.C. Carson says Sony Santa Monica "realized that they let me go prematurely"
T.C. Carson, the original voice actor for Kratos, stated that Sony Santa Monica contacted him about reprising his role for a planned God of War Greek remake trilogy. Carson believes the studio realized they let him go too soon.
'They Realised They Let Me Go Prematurely': God of War's OG Kratos Talks About Reprising His Role
Voice actor TC Carson, who originally voiced Kratos in the Greek God of War games, has returned to the role for upcoming projects, including remakes of the Greek trilogy. Carson joked that Santa Monica Studio realized they let him go prematurely, and discussed a conversation with director Eric Williams that led to his return. Christopher Judge, who voiced Kratos in the Norse saga, and Carson have expressed mutual respect for each other's work.
Kratos actor T.C. Carson says Sony Santa Monica ″realized that they let me go prematurely″
Voice actor T.C. Carson, known for his role as Kratos, believes Sony Santa Monica parted ways with him prematurely. The discussion also touches on the unique experiences Japanese developers bring to the industry and the importance of not imposing Western sensibilities on their creative processes.
"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.
Super Mario actor Charlie Day names Luigi Mangione as his second favorite Luigi
In a recent interview, actor Charlie Day, who voices Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. animated movies, humorously named Luigi Mangione, a man accused of killing the CEO of United Healthcare, as his second favorite American named Luigi. The comment was made on the Tintoria podcast and its sincerity is unclear due to the show's off-color humor.
Cyberpunk 2077's best shopkeeper was originally a "vapid" side character devs had no idea what to do with, says actor, until a few redrafts made her "one of my favourite characters I've ever voiced"
Voice actor Erica Lindbeck revealed that her character Misty Olszewski in Cyberpunk 2077 was initially considered a "vapid" side character with limited dialogue. Through several redrafts by CD Projekt Red, the character evolved into one of Lindbeck's favorites to voice.
Ai Nonaka Joins FanimeCon 2026 Line Up
Voice actress and singer Ai Nonaka has been announced as a guest for FanimeCon 2026, joining a lineup that includes director Hiroshi Nagahama and other industry professionals. The convention will take place over Memorial Day Weekend at the San Jose Convention Center.
10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been revealed, with fan voting open until April 15th. The awards ceremony will take place on May 23rd, featuring a wide range of categories and presenters including notable figures from the entertainment industry and executives from Sony Group Corporation and Crunchyroll. Several popular anime series and films, such as My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, and DAN DAN DAN Season 2, received multiple nominations across various categories.
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.
