Behind The Voice Monoco's Voice Actor REACTS To Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Popularity
May 21, 2025
Rich Keeble, an experienced voice actor known for his roles in gaming and television, discusses his character Monoco from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He shares his surprise at the game's success and the viral moment between Monoco and Verso, highlighting its emotional depth and humor. Rich reflects on the unique recording process, the character's complexities, and the community's positive response. He also reveals what he learned from Monoco about loyalty and making amends, and expresses excitement for potential future content.
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Unexpected Critical And Public Breakout
- Expedition 33 exceeded internal expectations, hitting much higher review scores and user praise than the team predicted.
- Rich Keeble watched reactions closely and felt delighted by the game's rapid word-of-mouth growth.
Actors Kept In The Loop During Development
- Kepler and the lead team kept voice actors unusually informed through scripts, artwork, and pitch materials during development.
- Rich received extensive backstories, 500-page scripts and ongoing WhatsApp updates which shaped his performance.
Audition That Foreshadowed A Viral Clip
- Rich auditioned with a humorous Monoco scene and performed a deadpan deep voice that matched their brief.
- The audition included the now-famous clip line about never joining and fighting, which he later recorded many times.