Behind The Voice Sophie's Voice Actor REVEALS What Happened in Expedition 33's Gommage Scene
Sep 19, 2025
Billie Fullford-Brown, a talented voice actor known for her role as Sophie in Expedition 33, shares her insights on the emotionally charged gommage scene and the nuanced relationship between Sophie and Gustave. She discusses the challenges of recording emotional lines while matching motion capture cues and reveals how the game reshaped her view on storytelling in modern media. Billie also reflects on the life lessons learned from her character and highlights the significance of human connection in gaming, making the gommage moment resonate deeply with players.
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Games As Emotionally Real Medium
- Billie found Expedition 33 showed how emotionally powerful and story-driven games can be compared to creature roles she often plays.
- She called video games a stunning medium that blends extreme playfulness with deeply realistic relationships.
Recording Order Revealed
- Billie Fullford-Brown recorded Sophie's gommage scene first in a short session while Sophie was originally non-playable.
- She later recorded Sophie meeting other characters after Sophie was made playable and remembered doing recording barefoot with Charlie Cox in her ear.
Using 'As If' With Care
- Billie used 'as if' and personal memories to find truth for Sophie's emotional moment, imagining it was her husband.
- She warned actors to protect their mental health and turn emotions on and off safely.