Destructoid was very lucky to get a chance to speak to D.C Douglas, best known to gamers for his sinister Albert Wesker performance in Resident Evil 5. We discussed a variety of topics, including his reaction to the game's campy script and how he views performing for videogames versus other mediums.
We asked Douglas whether he feels videogames have the same prestige as television and movies, and if he feels the medium needs to catch up with these established art forms. His response was very positive.
"Are you kidding? I am getting just as much response from fans AND industry folks regarding RE5 as I did when I was a recurring on NBC's Boston Common in the mid 1990s!" he explains. "VG has arrived. Now actors just have to get some residuals for our work like we do with films and TV."
The voice actor for Niko Bellic caused waves when he revealed he was eating Ramen Noodles for lunch despite GTA IV's massive success. I think it's a shame that truly talented actors aren't getting their dues, especially in an industry full of so many terrible "actors" that phone it in and ruin otherwise great game stories. There are some talented voiceovers out there, but right now with development costs of games already sky high, I doubt we'll be seeing them get any extra cash in the near future. Personally, I'd voice act in a game for free, but nobody wants me to.
Stay tuned to Destructoid tomorrow for our full interview with D.C Douglas!
Jim Sterling serves as reviews editor for Destructoid.com, head of the Podtoid podcast, and produces a number of news stories, original features, one-of-a-kind videos. With his passionate argumentative style, controversial opinions, harsh delivery, and dedication to brutal honesty Sterling is a name that you can't help but recognize.
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8:30 PM on 04.08.2009
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Chrriiiiiiis you must die now
Chrriiiiiiis I want to have bum sex you.
Bring on that interview!
Chhhhriiiiiiiisss... I want you Chrissssss... Never leave me....
Chhhhriiiiiiiissss.....
Don't you dare destory this fangirl's wet dreams with your lies. LIES!
I can't wait to see the interview!
You beat me to it!
YOU CANT HIDE FOREVA!!!! CHRIIIIIIIIS! The new Wesker VA does my avatar proud.
Funny story: My wife's best friend's father (yeesh!) is actually Allister Tenpenny in Fallout 3.
I can't wait to read the interview! :D
I was saying "Chris" in "Wesker voice" for days after beating RE:5. So fucking hilarious.
"A new Genesis is at hand and I will be the creator."
This has been another installment of useless trivia.
Also, POOR PERFORMANCE INDEED.
This needs to come out sooner maybe he will give his detail pie charts on history of Wesker
Wesker's Voice is awesome by the way.
Samuel L Jackson voice acting him in RE7?
(He's died before, he's probably going to die again.)
Before reading this I was indifferent, but after seeing his responses...
D.C. Douglas I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Jim you have my vote to play Wesker in the next RE on-rails shooter for wii.