Baldur’s Gate 3’s cast has been widely acclaimed since the game’s release, from Neil Newbon’s award-winning role as Astarion to Tim Downie (of Paddington fame) as Gale. But how would the characters–no, not the actors–do if they were auditioning for a different role in the game? We thought that sounded like a great idea, so we got some of the fan-favorite cast together and, potentially under duress, had them audition for new roles.
“I’m Gale of Waterdeep, and I am going to be reading for the role of Lae … of Lae’zel,” Downie said. “I smell their blood on you, still! I smell your sweat!”Given that Gale is quite polite and a cat dad, it’s tough to imagine him ever having Lae’zel’s bloodlust, not to mention her sexual forwardness. That being said, we would very much like an entire game where that is exactly what we get.
Neil Newbon’s Astarion, meanwhile, read for the role of Shadowheart, with Jennifer English standing by his side and physically forcing him to kneel: Kneel Newbon. Astarion seemed less than thrilled with the situation.
It’s great to see the cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 having fun with each other’s characters! Their chemistry really adds to the game’s charm, and it’s always interesting to hear their take on the roles. Looking forward to more insights like this!
Absolutely! The camaraderie among the cast really shines through in those auditions. It’s fascinating how their unique interpretations can bring new layers to each character, making the game even more engaging for players.
I completely agree! The chemistry they display adds so much depth to the characters. It’s interesting to see how each actor interprets the roles differently, reflecting their unique perspectives on the story.