While Harrison Ford may have culminated his long-standing association with his swashbuckling character Indiana Jones, the star will still be wielding his whip on the gaming arena. Prominent video game company Bethesda has made every gaming buff excited with the announcement of a brand new Indiana Jones game titled Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
It goes without saying that a superstar like Ford and his dynamic protagonist require nothing less than a blockbuster artist to voice the character in the game. Expectedly, Bethesda could not look beyond the impressive pedigree and expertise of Troy Baker. A veteran in the field of voice acting and motion capture, Baker’s inclusion has created a huge buzz of excitement among his ardent fans.
Why Troy Baker Is The Perfect Voice For Indiana Jones
Troy Baker’s legacy in the gaming world has made him a bonafide superstar in the field. Over the years, the gifted voice actor and musician has regaled video game buffs by bringing many iconic characters to life. Before Pedro Pascal, it was Baker who put Joel Miller from The Last of Us on the map through the video game that ultimately became a cult series.
Apart from a prominent presence in games like Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Tales from the Borderlands, and Death Stranding, the talented actor has also voiced many comic book icons like Joker, Hawkeye, and Batman in various animated features. His unique ability to modify his voice and accent for different characters earned him a record number of acting nominations at the BAFTA Games Awards between 2013 and 2021, making him the GOAT of gaming.
With the exciting announcement of an Indiana Jones Game by Bethesda, it is a no-brainer that Troy Baker has been signed on to voice the iconic titular protagonist made famous by Hollywood veteran Harrison Ford. Lead game designer Jerk Gustafsson sung the gaming celebrity’s praises in an interview with Entertainment Weekly and elaborated on why he was the perfect choice for the role.
“He really brings forward that charm and sense of humor in such a good way. He’s also a very big Indiana Jones fan, which is super cool. So he’s also very invested in the game.”
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle takes place one year after the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and before The Last Crusade. With the first look having released online, gaming fans are already anticipating a Baker masterpiece.
Gaming Buffs Are Thrilled With Troy Baker’s Casting For The Indiana Jones Game
With a glittering pedigree and an impressive repertoire of roles behind him, Troy Baker has proved that he has the golden voice when it comes to bringing video game characters to life. The actor has now been roped in to play the iconic adventurer Indiana Jones in the latest video game titled Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
The first look of the game, which will release this year, has already got fans talking about the uncanny similarity in tone that Baker has managed to create with Harrison Ford’s cult character. Video game buffs took to social media to hail The Last Of Us star’s talent in what is still a very niche field.
— Zenkai Goose (@ZenkaiGoose) January 18, 2024
God damn what can’t the man do.
He did a really good job!
— AaronShack64TV (@aaronshack64TV) January 18, 2024
I was wondering who tf was doing such a damn good impression of Harrison. Of course it’s the GOAT.
— Maruf (@MKH2K9) January 18, 2024
He’s just the best.
— maxarus (@maxarus) January 18, 2024
With a unique skill set, Troy Baker could arguably be called the Tom Cruise of the gaming world. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is all set to be the next feather on his already crowded cap.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on Xbox and PC during the latter half of 2024.
