Behind The Voice

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.

Guillaume Broche, the Game Director of Claire Obscur / Expedition 33, shares his insights into the intricate storytelling of the game. He dives into the emotional impact of the opening prologue and the iterative changes that shaped the gameplay flow. Guillaume discusses the innovative use of lighting and music to enhance cutscenes, along with the unique casting and direction of mocap actors. He also highlights the significance of character deaths, the ambiguity of the endings, and how trials add emotional depth to the experience. A must-listen for gaming enthusiasts!

Jesse Faden voice actor, Courtney Hope, talks about her experience working with Remedy on Quantum Break, Control & Alan Wake 2. She breaks down how she got the role in Quantum Break, doing her first video game, acting beside Shawn Ashmore & wanting more of Beth & Jack story. She also talks about how different her experience was with Control and how many changes they did for the lines along with getting to come back to Alan Wake 2. To my surprise, I found out that Courtney is a huge fan of video games and loves Life is Strange games. I also ended up recommending a new game called The Alters, which I think is fantastic. Courtney also talks about what might happen in Control 2 but I'm sure she couldn't say much, so I didn't press onI've also launched a new Behind The Voice Newsletter where every 2 weeks, you will get exclusive behind the scenes content, snippets of the next conversation, game recommendation and a lot more. Check it out at https://behindthevoice.substack.com

Naoe's voice actor from Assassin's Creed Shadows, Masumi, talks about her struggles working with the game. She breaks down what happened behind the scenes with mocap and the challenges around that. She also talks about how she wished some of the scenes translated well because she believed in the performances. No matter what you say about the game, Masumi did her best to do her first video game role.Masumi has also played a lead role in Yakuza Princess and has also appeared in the new Mindseye game. She's now more focused on acting than her music career and wants to give new and exctiement projects a go. She also talks about how she wants to learn from video game actors about voice acting techniques and hopefully gets a different role in a different video game setting.

In this chat with Kristy Rider, voice actor of Lune in Claire/Clair Obscure Expedition 33, she shares her passionate insights on gaming storytelling. Kristy details her initial crush on Lune, the character’s complex background, and her unique relationships, especially with Gustave and Verso. She discusses the challenges of timing in recording key scenes and the emotional depth of Lune’s journey, including her response to loss. Kristy also reflects on how playing Lune taught her to balance mission-driven focus with joy.

Alex Jordan, the voice of Jan Dolski in The Alters talks about how much he loves the game. He breaks down how he played 11 different versions of the character, what the felt after the audition, the alters musical and much more. We also dive deep into his previous video game roles such as Telltale's Game of Thrones, Cyberpunk 2077, Wuthering Waves & Split Fiction

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.

In this engaging conversation, Shala Nyx, the voice of Ciel in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, shares her passion for the character and the game's unique storytelling. She reflects on her audition experience, praising the script's depth. Shala highlights her favorite scenes, especially CL’s emotional challenges, and discusses the growing recognition of video games as art. With excitement for a live-action adaptation, she marvels at how gaming has evolved into immersive narratives that resonate with players emotionally.

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.

The developers of The Midnight Walk indie game from Moonhood Studios, talk about the development process and how they brought more than 700 sculptures in a video game. They worked with Playstation to bring this game into PSVR2. In this episode, they talk in depth about how the studio started, how they came up with the mechanics and why sculpting in clay was easier than making characters digitally.