Charlie Cox Explores New Role in ‘Clair Obscur’
Charlie Cox has finally played a portion of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He provides the voice for the character Gustav in the game.
The performance earned him a Game Awards nomination for Best Performance. This marked his first work in video game acting.
First Hands-On with the Game
Cox said he has only played “a bit” of the title. He tried the opening section and explored the first areas.
He described walking around, meeting characters, and collecting information. He admitted he is not very skilled at modern gaming.
Early Gaming Background
Cox traced his gaming memories back to FIFA 98. He also mentioned enjoying Mario Kart and GoldenEye 007.
- FIFA 98
- Mario Kart
- GoldenEye 007
On Storytelling and Player Experience
Cox contrasted those older titles with Clair Obscur’s narrative depth. He praised the game’s layered way of revealing information.
He argued modern game storytelling feels like a movie you can take part in. He favored discovery over having every detail spelled out.
Behind the Performance
Motion capture for Gustav was performed by Maxence Cazorla. Sandfall produced the official character trailer.
The project also introduced Cox to passionate video game communities. Many players responded warmly to his portrayal of Gustav.
Plans for a New Game Role
Earlier this year Cox revealed he will join another video game project. He said this next role will demand more involvement.
He suggested the upcoming work might include both voice and motion capture duties. He declined to name the title at this time.
Filmogaz.com conducted the interview where Cox discussed his brief playthrough and future plans. His experience signals a growing crossover between film actors and video games.
