Despite "Baldur's Gate 3" becoming one of the most beloved role-playing games in recent memory, three of its principal actors recently revealed that the game's massive popularity hasn't translated into more job opportunities. In an interview with "All in the Game" at Heroes Dutch Comic Con in the Netherlands, Samantha Béart, who voices Karlach, Theo Solomon, who plays Wyll, and Dave Jones, the voice of Halsin, admitted that while they've been met with enthusiastic fan reception, their acting careers haven't necessarily taken off.
"We had no idea the game would be this big. It's truly moving to attend events and see fans flying in from all over the world to meet us," Solomon shared. However, when discussing the tangible impact on their careers, the trio's tone became noticeably more reserved.
"Thanks for all the fan creations... and the fan art (laughs). But seriously, while our fame among players has skyrocketed, the industry doesn't necessarily see it," Béart quipped. She also noted that many voice acting jobs are handled by third-party recording studios, which often have limited understanding of the gaming industry. "Unless you put an award on the table, they won't take you seriously," she stated.
Solomon added, "People assume the work will just pour in, but the reality is we still have to audition for every single project." He emphasized that this is the daily reality for actors, and even with increased recognition, life doesn't suddenly become smooth sailing.
Jones was even more direct, stating that even winning awards might not help. "The gaming industry rarely looks at your past work; it's almost entirely blind auditions, purely based on your current performance," he explained.
These remarks highlight the ongoing disparity in career development for voice and game actors compared to their counterparts in film and television, despite the gaming industry's growing scale. Whether more positive changes will emerge in the future remains to be seen.
via： All in the Game