Bethesda has announced that it has hired a number of quality voice actors for its upcoming action game Dishonored, featuring everyone from Princess Leia to Hit-Girl. Granted those aren’t the characters they’re playing in the game, but how awesome does that sound?
“Having such talented actors voice Dishonored’s compelling cast of characters adds a rich, powerful element to the game,” said Raphael Colantonio, president of Arkane Studios. “We want to draw people into this virtual world and make it feel real. This celebrated cast adds wonderful depth and credibility to the overall Dishonored gameplay experience.”
Here are the actors that were hired, and the voices they’re portraying…
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Susan Sarandon will make her videogame debut as the former aristocrat, Granny Rags – an intriguing old blind woman now deranged after years of street life.
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Brad Dourif takes on the role of the inventor Piero, creator of the iconic mask worn by Corvo as well as a wealth of gadgets Corvo can use.
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Carrie Fisher can be heard broadcasting government propaganda over loudspeakers throughout the city of Dunwall, where the game is set.
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John Slattery takes on the role of Admiral Havelock, a Loyalist who helps Corvo on his quest.
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Michael Madsen brings his videogame voiceover experience to the role of Daud, a mysterious assassin.
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Chloe Grace Moretz portrays Young Lady Emily, the Empress’ daughter who is kidnapped after her mother’s death.
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Lena Headey plays Emily’s caretaker, Calista.
Look for the game this October!
