"Getting a Role in That Meant a Lot" Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Paul Castro Jr. Talks Landing His Dream Job

"Getting a Role in That Meant a Lot" Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Paul Castro Jr. Talks Landing His Dream Job

From Game Rant (Written by Josh Cotts) on | OpenCritic

Landing a role in a franchise as well-known as Final Fantasy would undoubtedly be a big deal for any actor, but for Paul Castro Jr., it was a dream job. The actor, known primarily for his roles in NEO: The World Ends With You and Genshin Impact, managed to snag the only role he auditioned for in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, giving him a spot in a franchise he always wanted to be a part of. As the enthusiastic, kind, and passionate Chocobo Billy, Castro's role wasn't central to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's story, but his character nonetheless adds to the game's world-building charm and helps players become familiar with its chocobo mechanics.

Paul Castro Jr. is best known for his work in video games and animation, with his most prominent role being Rindo Kanade, the lead character in NEO: The World Ends With You. He has also voiced Freminet in Genshin Impact and appeared in projects like Persona 3 Reload, Fire Emblem Heroes, and Pokemon Masters. Outside of games, Castro has worked in animation and live-action television, with appearances in shows such as Blue Bloods and God Friended Me, but his voice acting roles have become the...