Although the last installment in the series didn’t receive the greatest reviews, Far Cry 7 is still a title that has the potential to turn things around for the franchise. The series has been one of the developer’s signature franchises, enjoying highs with its third installment and mixed lows with its more recent entries. But Far Cry has a history of having memorable villains, and their impact becomes even stronger when they are portrayed by familiar Hollywood actors.
It seems like in Far Cry 7, the Hollywood A-lister, who recently won an Oscar for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in the Christopher Nolan-directed film, will be following in the footsteps of Giancarlo Esposito and Michael Mando.
Far Cry 7 Will Seemingly Have Cillian Murphy as the Antagonist
As it has been for most of the recent Ubisoft leaks, the update about Cillian Murphy set to star in the seventh-numbered Far Cry installment also came from leaker j0nathan on X, but this time around, things were a lot more cryptic.
Si rien ne change d'ici là 😌 pic.twitter.com/96HQvYHZfb
— j0nathan (@xj0nathan) April 20, 2024
Accompanied by four images that seem to have no correlation with one another on a surface level, j0nathan implied that “if nothing changes by then,” Murphy will likely portray the antagonist in Far Cry 7. Along with a picture of the Oppenheimer star, the leaker also posted an image of a crab, a 72-hour countdown, and the number 7, leading to all sorts of speculations by the fan base.
The images of the number 7 and Murphy are self-explanatory, while it remains to be seen what the crab symbolizes, but the 72-hour countdown could have deeper origins. Just last year, it was reported that the in-game timer in the next Far Cry is set at 72 hours, which equates to a full day in real-time, during which players will have to ensure the safety of their loved ones. Of course, it could also mean that the leaker j0nathan has more updates coming up in the given time frame.
Murphy Will Join the Likes of Giancarlo Esposito and Michael Mando
The Far Cry games may be hit or miss, but if there is one thing that stands out from them as a highlight, it is the spectacular roster of antagonists that they have had over the years. Starting with Michael Mando’s completely unhinged portrayal of Vaas Montenegro, the performance received universal acclaim and gave Ubisoft the stellar idea of trying it out once again.
The series reached a new high with its villains when another Better Call Saul star, Giancarlo Esposito, joined the franchise as the ruthless dictator “El Presidente” Anton Castillo.
If the reports about the Oppenheimer star actually turn out to be true, then the Far Cry series may finally become a household name again.
Which Hollywood A-lister would you want as an antagonist in a Far Cry game? Let us know in the comments!
