Tricia Helfer Takes Over as Kerrigan in StarCraft 2
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I thought her acting in C+C 3 wasn't too good, but then it's C+C 3. I hope it's better in SC 2, but I don't have high hopes for the voice acting. Good acting is so rare.Mullahgrrl said:
A quick search makes me think she does have good acting skills and she certainly has a good voice.
All I have to say is...what does it matter? It's frakkin Tricia Helfer! I am now going to buy this game. Whereas before, I wasn't.Malygris said:
I'd just like to point out (for the benefit of everyone, not just you) that I did say there's no reason to think she won't do a good job. She already has voice-acting experience under her belt which is a big plus and I agree that her talent in front of the camera is far beyond that of most models who turn to acting. It wasn't Shakespeare, but she more than held her own in a very demanding role on BSG.Anton P. Nym said:
But my take on this isn't about Helfer so much as it is the fact that Talken is out. Helfer is probably going to be very good but is there any reason for choosing her over Talken - who has obviously provided satisfactory work in the past, or Blizzard wouldn't have kept hiring her - beyond some unnecessary stunt casting?
Let me get this straight... you believe that the financial Overmind that is Blizzard can't be bothered to shell out more money when an actor asks for it? Are you kidding me?Therumancer said:
Let us not forget that Helfer is admittedly alot more recognizable a celebrity as Talkin, so if anyone is going to demand more money, it'd be Helfer. Your point would be valid, and believable, if the roles were reversed. But in this case, it just doesn't hold water with me.
Even without massive mainstream fame, people tend to get full of themselves. This seems to happen with cult celebrities once in a while. I could easily see he claiming that since she was well know to Blizzard's legions of fans that she wanted as much money as a serious 'name' (which would sort of make her one) and Blizzard pretty much said "well pffft, for that much money we could get someone who is actually reasonably famous".KazNecro said:
I don't expect everyone to agree with me, it's just the thought that came to *MY* mind.
On the one hand, I too am disappointed not to have the original Kerrigan back, although I don't think it's as essential to the series as something like Portal (re-casting GLADOS would be a disaster).
I think that Tricia Helfer is a capable actress and will do a fair job, perhaps even a good one if she really delves into the role, watches someone play the relevant missions from Starcraft, etc. and follows the guidance of other very capable Blizzard employees that direct the voice-acting sessions.
I doubt it'll ever be fully revealed the full reasons behind Talken getting dropped like this- from her comments, it sounds like it's more Blizzard's choice rather than hers, but who knows? I'm curious if it means we're not going to hear her in Diablo 3 or other upcoming Blizzard products, as it just won't be the same without her (for those that don't know, she has the credit on 7 distinct characters/units over 6 Blizzard games/expansions).
I think that Tricia Helfer is a capable actress and will do a fair job, perhaps even a good one if she really delves into the role, watches someone play the relevant missions from Starcraft, etc. and follows the guidance of other very capable Blizzard employees that direct the voice-acting sessions.
I doubt it'll ever be fully revealed the full reasons behind Talken getting dropped like this- from her comments, it sounds like it's more Blizzard's choice rather than hers, but who knows? I'm curious if it means we're not going to hear her in Diablo 3 or other upcoming Blizzard products, as it just won't be the same without her (for those that don't know, she has the credit on 7 distinct characters/units over 6 Blizzard games/expansions).