AI Image
Travis Willingham On Taking Over Sephiroth In
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- At New York City Comic-Con, the cast of Final Fantasy VII Revelation reflected on a decade of portraying the iconic RPG characters, highlighting the continuity and evolution of the series' voice actors.
- Travis Willingham, known for his work in video games, anime, and as CEO of Critical Role, is taking over the role of Sephiroth in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy after Tyler Hoechlin stepped down due to scheduling conflicts.
- Willingham acknowledged the challenge of filling Hoechlin’s role and cited long-time Japanese voice actor Toshiyuki Morikawa as his key inspiration for capturing Sephiroth’s complex and ambiguous character.
- He emphasized Sephiroth’s portrayal as a calm, controlling, and menacing villain, guided by voice director Kirk Thornton’s direction to embody a presence that commands attention without needing to shout.
