Behind The Voice Meet the Actor Who Played Almost Every Woman in Expedition 33
Jul 25, 2025
Estelle Darnault, a talented motion-capture actor and stunt performer, shared her unique journey portraying multiple female characters in the game Clair Obscur/Expedition 33. She discusses the iconic gommage scene and the collaborative magic with director Guillaume. Estelle reveals how her stunt background enriched her mocap performance and describes the emotional challenges she faced in empty studios. She reflects on her favorite comedic moments and memorable characters, offering insights on the creative process that brought her performances to life.
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Balancing Mocap With Other Work
- Estelle juggled motion-capture shoots across 2023 while also working as a stuntwoman and stand-in on other projects.
- She only realized the full scope of her role in Claire Obscure after shooting, and felt surprised and grateful.
From Two Roles To Many
- Estelle auditioned for Lune and Ciel but was later asked to play many more female roles across the game.
- Ultimately she performed roughly 19% of the female characters, which became a running joke among the team.
Director Prep Enables Strong Mocap Acting
- Estelle credits director Guillaume's detailed preparation and artwork for making performances coherent.
- Shared artistic language and pre-shot materials helped the actors imagine and inhabit characters more easily.