Behind The Voice Esquie's Voice Actor BREAKS DOWN Clair Obscur Expedition 33's Iconic Scenes
May 30, 2025
Maxence Cazorla, a talented French actor known for his motion-capture performances, talks about his role as Esquie in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He delves into the emotional depth required for iconic scenes, particularly the heartbreaking gommage moment. Listeners get an insider's view on how he crafted Esquie's playful voice and feels the impact of character deaths, sharing surprising fan reactions. Maxence also reflects on the hilarity behind heavy scenes and his journey into motion capture, making for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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Behind‑The‑Scenes Orchestra Moment
- Maxence attended orchestral recording sessions and appeared in a filmed choir clip as Gustave/Verso for BTS.
- He did not sing on the soundtrack but cherished being part of that special moment.
Shooting The Lumière Gommage Scene
- Maxence describes filming the Lumière gommage scene chronologically and emotionally connecting with Gustave's relationship to Sophie.
- He recalls long rehearsals, choreography limits (helmets/iPhones) and using the final music to anchor emotion.
Iterate Voice Design With Audio Processing
- To build a distinctive game voice, record many samples and iterate with sound designers.
- Combine vocal performance with post‑processing (pitch/time changes) and screenwriting to create a unique character.