Charlie Cox and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Actor Charlie Cox, best known for playing Daredevil, has recently been compared to his role as the voice actor for Gustave in the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, released in 2025. The attention around his involvement in the game has sparked a notable discussion about the pressure placed on actors to actually play the games they voice.

The first impression of the game

In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Cox confirmed that he had spent a few hours playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. While he admits he is "not very good" at the game, he suggests that his motivation to play it came partly from being constantly teased about his experience with the game. That raised the question: should actors like him actually play the games they lend their voices to?

Personal experiences and reactions

Cox had initially expected his voice-over role to take only four hours, after which he would move on to other work. However, his involvement with the game followed him unexpectedly, with fans constantly asking him about his opinion and experience with it. He eventually decided to try the game, but he still insists that he has no interest in video games.

Pressure from fans

The pressure fans and media place on actors to identify with the products they work on can lead to awkward situations. During panel discussions in 2025, such as at La Conve 64 in Mexico, Cox emphasized that his role was only one part of a collective effort and that most of the credit should go to mo-cap actor Maxence Cazorla. This highlights a broader discussion about the role of actors in video games and who is really behind a game's success.

Ultimately, it seems that actors like Charlie Cox are not required to play these games. The connection players feel to the characters does not change the personal preferences of the actors, who may have other interests and passions. The discussion around these themes continues in the game industry.