RDR2 Star Says Ghost Of Tsushima Movie Should Use the Games Actors
Roger Clark, the voice and motion capture actor for Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, has commented on the newly announced Ghost of Tsushima film, saying the project should use the game's actors. Sony Pictures unveiled cursory plans for the Ghost of Tsushima adaptation today, confirming that developer Sucker Punch will serve in an executive producer role; meanwhile, John Wick director Chad Stahelski is on board to direct.
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Video game movies have continuously grown in prominence since the 1990s. Years ago, it hardly mattered if the voice of Johnny Cage's few lines failed to receive a call to take part in Mortal Kombat's big-screen debut. But video game acting has evolved beyond the days of exclusively voice-driven roles. Motion capture sits center stage for a good number of AAA projects. The nuanced performances on display from Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker in certain The Last of Us scenes wouldn't exist without motion capture. And perhaps the ending of Red Dead Redemption 2 wouldn't strike as much of an emotional cord without Roger Clark's efforts on the performance capture stage.
In celebrating news of the Ghost of Tsushima film adaptation, Roger Clark expressed a desire to see the game's actors take part in the production. He went on to note the unfortunate reality of too many casting directors still holding onto the belief that all video game acting takes place in a sound booth. "That’s why I keep trying to raise awareness about performance capture," Clark added in a subsequent post. Bryan Dechart, the performance capture actor for Detroit: Become Human's Connor, shared a similar sentiment, as did God of War (2018) director Cory Barlog.
Given that actor Daisuke Tsuji provided the voice, face model, and performance for Ghost of Tsushima protagonist Jin Sakai, there's no better person for the role. As of now, though, it remains to be seen who Sony Pictures will cast for the film's leading man and its other supporting characters.
This Ghost of Tsushima adaptation serves as another in a long line of attempts by Sony to leverage its PlayStation properties in the creation of other media. Notably, Uncharted's long-gestating movie is now on track for a 2022 theatrical release; early work has begun on The Last of Us TV series; and the Twisted Metal show recently signed Deadpool's Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick as executive producers.
Rockstar is not a developer known for refusing to embrace its weird side. Whether we consider the easter eggs in their franchises like Grand Theft Auto or even the main storylines, they're clearly not afraid to let their freak flag fly. Fans of weird NPCs don't need to look far to find something they can enjoy in a game like Red Dead Redemption 2.
In addition to the weirdness, Rockstar doesn't hesitate to embrace its dark side, of course. Some of the characters we discuss in this post might trigger those with traumatic experiences in their past. Potentially significant spoilers are also ahead, so avoid this post if you don't want to have parts of the storyline spoiled for your playthroughs.
The Night Folk are bayou killers who paint themselves in Voodoo white and hang their victims from trees (and casual players may have never run across them before). If Arthur's not careful, he may become their next target after investigating a body in the Bluewater Marsh or Bayou Nwa.
If you don't become a casualty by accident, a man sitting by a campfire will tell you that they've taken over his property. Arthur has the usual options: rob him, help him, or ignore his plight and keep riding.
Arthur can find The Cave Hermit in a hidden tunnel on the west side of the map which is hidden in a place that can be hard to find. He gives his speeches from what looks like an unreachable location, but you can leap your way up to him with some patience and timing.
Among other ramblings, The Cave Hermit says he's never been with a woman, and he believes democracy means the idiots took charge of the world. This strange NPC appears to miss the romance of the old world while wasting away his tunnel, which might be a warning to us all from Rockstar Games about nostalgia.
The Aberdeen siblings are incestuous, murderous robbers, and you can discover the full extent of their depravity in this article that tells you everything you need to know. If Arthur runs into them northwest of the bayou, don't let him drink with them or accept any food unless you want to fall victim to them like the people caught in the trap of the real-life Kansas couple that inspired their creation.
If you have run into the Aberdeen Pig Farm during a playthrough of Red Dead Redemption 2, this might bring back traumatic memories. They present themselves as a hospitable married couple, but even or a game with plenty of grisly weirdness, they arguably take the creepy crown.
The world in RDR2 is so huge that many people miss so much on their first playthroughs. One such thing is the potential bloodsucker NPC Arthur can encounter. While exploring Saint-Denis, Arthur may run across clues that suggest a vampire is stalking victims in the city. If you follow the trail closely, you can find the Nosferatu-inspired NPC and prevent him from claiming any more lives.
Killing the vampire also means you can earn an ornate knife, stringy meat, and bat wings. The man claims that he's been alive for thousands of years, but Rockstar lets the player decide whether he's lying or not.
Sonny doesn't quite reach the same level of Aberdeen sibling creepiness, but he's an unfortunate and traumatic encounter regardless. If he offers you food, following him inside his cabin is a trap you won't forget anytime soon.
What actually happens with Sonny is left to the imagination, and that's to Rockstar's credit. Leaving what happens with this NPC a mystery makes the experience significantly more terrifying than if they gave us the details.
The Feral Man has lived with the wolves after a traumatic experience hunting with his father. If you take some time to investigate his connection to the infamous town shopkeeper, the complete tragedy of his life comes into focus.
While he doesn't have much to say or impact on the story, The Banjo Mutant continues to grab attention because of his unusual deformity. This NPC is actually based on photos of a real person who had a rare case of goiter, or an iodine deficiency.
A picture even exists of a man who looks like this member of the Butcher's Creek inbred community playing the banjo. If you choose to interrupt him or antagonize him for a lack of musical talent, you may find yourself in a fist or gunfight with The Banjo Mutant.
Fans of the original Red Dead Redemption met The Strange Man in a short series of cryptic missions. The second iteration from Rockstar brings this NPC back in creepy and shocking ways that add more mystery to the world (among other hidden plotlines everyone missed).
Arthur may find a cabin filled with writing on the wall, poems, and paintings that related to his honor level in the game. A painting in the center of the cabin finishes itself toward the final chapters of the game and reveals itself to be The Strange Man. In more ways than one, it appears that this NPC continues to judge every player's choices closely.
Margaret is a "buggered" NPC who tells Arthur that he's lost a tiger, zebra, and lion critical to his show's act. While this person doesn't express their preference for pronouns, his companion uses he/him during the mission in reference to the character. Based on the dialogue from the game, Margaret's clothing is for the act, but why it's on while traveling is left to interpretation.
What's truly weird about Margaret are his "daddy" issues and the claims that he makes about their act. They seem to have a weird and most likely disappointing show to start with, and it couldn't get much better after they run into Arthur (especially considering how much they pay for all the trouble).
Arthur meets Francis Sinclair during the side mission " Geology for Beginners." This NPC starts by asking what he calls a "strange question" about a series of rock carvings. He doesn't seem entirely legitimate, but he offers to pay handsomely, so why not give this mission the old college try?
Finding the stones doesn't happen fast and will require some patience, but when you finish Francis sends an invitation to join him at his home. When you arrive, the confusing scene that follows suggests that he's the Doc Brown of the Red Dead Redemption universe (or possibly the devil, depending on who you're asking).
There’s a heap to sift through, but the thoughts of the community can be summed up through the various dedicated content creators who have posted their thoughts on the update. One of the more common points people make isn’t so much about the Outlaw Pass, but what it comes alongside. Outlaw Pass 4 came with a role extension for the Bounty Hunter, whereas Outlaw Pass 3 went with the Naturalist update. Outlaw Pass 5, however, is a solo affair with no new roles or extensions.
Red Dead Online’s roles system gives players ways to progress and grind that allow for more immersive roleplay while offering a hint of story. Naturalists are all about snapping photos of animals or turning them in to get a new coat. It’s something to do, but it’s made all the more entertaining through watching Harriet and Gus MacMillan butt heads over whether you should be saving the animals or turning a profit on them. Outlaw Pass 4 also introduced weekly legendary bounties – it’s still about rustlin’ up some baddies for a tidy fee, but each of them is vivid and full of character, making them feel more worth catching.
As for the Outlaw Pass itself, players have found the rewards to be reasonably meagre. The clothes on offer are described as being more suitable as Halloween content than Outlaw duds, and other items – such as a straw beard – haven’t gone down too well, either. There are plenty of gold bars on offer if you buy into the new Outlaw Pass, but players feel there isn’t much on offer here aside from cosmetics they don’t like.
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Some point out that you can get a role experience boost in the pass despite the lack of a new role to use it on. Chances are it’s more pointed towards new players who haven’t maxed out their Bounty Hunter role yet, but that doesn’t offer much for the game’s more hardcore players.
Outside of the Outlaw Pass, long-standing frustrations also play a role in current community sentiment. Red Dead Online gets a handful of updates every year, and Outlaw Pass 5 is on sale until the end of May – so players reckon this is what they’ve got to entertain themselves until then, though this is far from confirmed.
Comparisons with GTA Online are never far away, either, as Rockstar’s flagship title gets features such as new heists in updates and more. Heists and bank robberies have long been a desire for the Red Dead Online community, and this isn&rsqu