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RE5 Wesker Actor Clears The Air
misterdc | 4:30 AM on 06.21.2008 7 comments


There seems to be A LOT of upset folks about me doing the voice, as well as a lot of
misinformation... So, let me clear some things up:

I am union. They are hiring me through SAG.

I never raped David Bowie.

They didn't hire Richard Waugh because they moved post-production to Los Angeles.

Wesker is an amalgamation of several good actors over the years, as well as what the
different producers and directors have wanted. The latest actor (moi) is just trying to please
several people. When I auditioned the role awhile ago, they played a sound bite from Peter
Jessop's performance (who I know and respect IMMENSELY). But in the session, they played
Richard Waugh sound bites (Whom I don't know, but admire). Obviously I have my own sound
as well. And the director has a sound in his mind, too! So, that's why I sound the way I do.
God help the next actor who has to incorporate all 3 performances!

As for my background - check it out at www.DCDouglas.net and
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0235006/



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Elandarex's Destructoid Blog
To prove that this is really who you say you are you should really take a quick shot of yourself holding a sheet of paper proclaiming how much you love Destructoid. :P

Really though, I'm sure you'll do a great job so long as you respect the character and his legacy. Besides, Wesker doesn't have quite the vocal legacy of say, Solid Snake, so mixing up the performance a bit while still keeping true to the spirit of the character wouldn't bother me one bit. After all, people do experience changes to their vocal patterns over time, even Solid Snake (though in his case that just means he gets even more gravelly), so people should hardly expect Wesker to sound exactly the same every time.

Again, that all depends on the quality of the performance. I don't know how many other DToiders out there are with me on this.
Tubatic's Destructoid Blog
Pics or it didn't happen :)

I'm sure you'll put in a solid performance. For me (only played the original all the way through on the Gamecube), Wesker's more about the character than a distinctive vocal legacy.

Also, you're the bomb in the Geico commercials, yo.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Destructoid Blog
UMmmmmm, holy shit! This really is the guy! Welcome to Dtoid!
AngelsDontBurn's Destructoid Blog
I had no idea people were upset about it. No worries at all! Fan boys will be fan boys, but in the end it's stuff they'll have to understand. Either way I hope you have a blast recording, I'm sure it will be a fun experience!

Also, major props. Don't see stuff like this happen too often. Hopefully it will get some of the crazy / uber fan boys that have their panties in a wad off of your back. :)
Shin Oni's Destructoid Blog
um...I don't understand why people are upset. I mean, wesker's voice has always been good. Hell I love the RE1 voiced just for the goofyness it provides.

it's not like the voices are "Chaos Wars" bad...
Mxyzptlk's Destructoid Blog
Oh hi, I've seen you in stuff! Is there really that many people upset about you playing Wesker?
Jim Sterling's Destructoid Blog
This is the guy alright. Welcome to the site, and thank you for joining Destructoid. I shall be clearing the air mainpage for you as soon as possible. <3


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