In recent years, the industry has seen a significant rise in recognition for the work of actors in video games, and this shift is so prominent that “Best Performance” has become one of the most coveted and discussed categories at The Game Awards nowadays.
At the 2025 edition of the award ceremony, Jennifer English took home the award for her role in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a game whose cast received widespread acclaim and multiple nominations, including Ben Starr and Charlie Cox.
However, Cox surprised many fans before the awards by stating that the credit for the protagonist, Gustave, should also be shared with French actor Maxence Cazorla, who was responsible for the character’s full-motion performance, while Cox provided the voice.
A Collaborative Approach to Character Creation
Now, following The Game Awards 2025, Cazorla has commented on the situation and detailed the process of bringing Gustave to life in a recent interview with Eurogamer.
For starters, the French actor expressed deep gratitude for the recognition from Charlie Cox, explaining that he views Gustave as the combination of two distinct performances.
“First of all, it was an incredible honor for me that Charlie spoke publicly and acknowledged my work. I...
