“It never really felt right.” The Dispatch's Aaron Paul has finally found the right video game role.

breaking bad It's long been considered one of the best television series ever made, and while much of that is thanks to creator Vince Gilligan's inventive storytelling, the show wouldn't have been as successful without its stellar cast. Of course, Bryan Cranston led the series in his iconic Emmy-winning role as cancer-stricken chemistry teacher Walter White. But that doesn't stop Cranston's co-star Aaron Paul (breaking bad, Westworld, bojack horseman), who played Jesse Pinkman, brought an emotional core to the show. Since then, not only has Paul's career skyrocketed in the TV industry, but after years of success, he's finally accepted his first video game role, playing Robert Robertson in AdHoc Studio's upcoming superhero workplace comedy. let go.

In the gaming industry, developers are constantly looking for not only great talent, but also unique, memorable voices. Aaron Paul is often recognized for his harsh, expressive, and emotional vocal delivery, so it's strange that he's just now invading the gaming world. But that's not the game developer's fault. Because Paul himself holds these reins firmly, waiting for the right moment. Game Rant recently let goAaron Paul talks a bit about his role as superhero-turned-dispatcher Robert Robertson, during which he explains why he finally gave in and decided to become a video game character for the first time.

For Aaron Paul, the dispatch says it “checked all the boxes”

Dispatch Aaron Paul Robert Robertson sits down with Invisigal Laura Bailey and Chase Jeffrey Wright.

Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson let goThe protagonist is a superhero also known as Mecha Man, whose mechanical suit is destroyed in battle and who ends up working at a superhero dispatch center while the suit is repaired. On the surface, it sounds like a fun setup for a workplace comedy, but Paul discovered something deeper within the game's script that led to his first role as a video game character. When asked why he said “yes” let goPaul answered:

“To be honest, I've always loved the gaming medium. I've been offered a lot of games in the past, but it never felt right. And I was into the animation space because I love animation. I'm really into the space in general, but this really ticked all the boxes. There were eight very large scripts, so it was a lot of homework, but There was a great sizzle reel attached and some really beautiful scenes that I had already spent some time animating. “I did the voice-over and I really fell in love with the tone.”

That actually says a lot. let go This will be Paul's first role in the gaming space, considering he has turned down every role he has been offered so far. When a talent like Aaron Paul is this selective, it finally gives the project some credibility to say “yes.” Of course, expectations naturally rise. Ultimately, I suggest the following: let go It may be more than just a game with a famous name, it may be a story that appears to have been created to challenge and inspire actors who don't accept it lightly.

Dispatch Aaron Paul Robert Robertson Jeffrey Wright Laura Bailey

It wasn't just the script. let go But that made Paul take the leap. During the interview, breaking bad The graduate was his friend Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, casino royale, baton) will play Robertson's mentor, Chase, in the upcoming game. After working with Wright WestworldAnd then I see that person logging in. let goPaul felt there was something special about the title. The actor continued:

“Obviously the people behind it have an amazing pedigree in that space, so I was delighted. Jeffrey Wright had already signed on, and after reading this script, I quickly realized why he had signed on. It's a really cool story. It's really fun, and at times very funny, but also quite dramatic and shocking. More of this game The more you play, the more you learn about the characters in the game and the more emotionally invested you become. It certainly was. This script really checked all the boxes. To me it was a no-brainer.”

Needless to say, there is much more to do. let go's Robert Robertson is better than meets the eye, and the same can be said for the rest of the talented cast. After all, this being Paul's first video game role means that AdHoc Studio's upcoming narrative adventure will likely feature other works by the actor, e.g. breaking bad) is known as. At least with a strong cast like Jeffrey Wright, Laura Bailey, and Matthew Mercer, it's clear what's next. let go We aim to provide enjoyment in every way.