Meet the main players surrounding the likes of Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis in this Belle Epoque-inspired gaming world.
“How do you say that second one?”
That would be “putain,” which means “whore.”
Jennifer English voices Maelle in ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’.Courtesy of Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive (2)
No one can say the semi-bleak premise of the new turn-based RPG isn’t without a sense of humor.
“Get ready for something absolutely beautiful and special and magical….
I think it’s gonna really, really wow people.
It’s fantastic.”
English voices Maelle, an orphan who bounced around foster homes before Gustave took her in.
“She’s an amazing character,” English says in the behind-the-scenes look.
So it’s been such a joy to play her.
I think she’s one of the most brilliant characters I’ve ever played, actually."
The daughter of prominent researchers, Lune inherits her parents' mission to unravel the secrets of the Paintress.
Jennifer English and her character Maelle in ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’.Courtesy of Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive
“She’s quite determined with it, she won’t let anything distract her.
It’s all about getting to that goal,” Rider says.
But I understand it.
Ben Starr and his character Verso in ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’.Courtesy of Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive
I understand the drive.
She’s such an action hero.
She’s so active and her powers are so cool."
Sciel is a farmer-turned-teacher, voiced by Shala Nyx (Netflix’sThe Old Guard).
“I really valued her optimistic nature despite what she had been through,” Nyx teases.
“She’d come through so much grief and she uses that as her power.
And I found that really relatable.”
“He’s got a bit of pride and competitiveness.
Just trying to show off, I suppose.
It was written quite clearly that there was obviously some humor in there.”
French actor Maxence Cazorla (Ineffable) both voices the character of Esquie and executes performance-capture for the game.
“The Esquie is kind of a myth,” he explains.
“He’s a mythical creature.
Nobody really knows if he exists or not.
He becomes their travel companion and their emotional support, as well.”
Cazorla also notes Esquie takes everything quite literally.
“And he is very powerful, as well.
And he can’t keep a secret.
If you tell him something, everyone will know.”
As for the character Verso, he’s described simply as an outsider of unknown origins.
Starr can’t quite say much more.
“Next question,” Starr jokes.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is available to pre-order now.
Watch EW’s exclusive sneak peek above.
