The Indiana Jones franchise has a rich history of memorable villains, from Mola Ram in Temple of Doom to Ernst Vogel in The Last Crusade. This year, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle introduced another compelling antagonist: the devious Voss, a character so effectively loathsome that players thoroughly enjoy despising him.
Actor Marios Gavrilis, the man behind Voss, is embracing the fan reaction. He’s acknowledged the widespread desire to see his character suffer in-game, expressing his amusement at players’ animosity. “Call me a masochist,” he tweeted, “but nothing fills me with more joy than you guys hating me throughout the entire game and wanting to beat the crap out of me. If so, my job is done here. All my love, Voss.”
Gavrilis has been generous in sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the making of The Great Circle. He’s posted about the body scanning process used to create his in-game character, noting the unsettling resemblance between himself and the villainous Voss.
More Than Just Voice Acting
Gavrilis also advocates for recognizing the full scope of performance capture in video games. He emphasizes that the term “voice actor” often undersells the work involved. “Not only the dialogues were captured, but also our acting performances in their entirety: our facial expressions, physical movement, interactions and even our likeness was used for each character,” he explained. “It was blocked like a real movie, real film cameras were used as well, and we had stunt actors. The term ‘voice actor’ is misleading, this was a full-on acting gig.” He points out that performers in motion capture games are, in fact, actors delivering comprehensive performances.
The Great Circle’s Performance Success
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has garnered praise for its strong performances, including Gavrilis’ portrayal of Voss and Troy Baker’s challenging role as Indiana Jones. Fans eager for more from The Great Circle‘s characters can look forward to the The Order of Giants DLC and the upcoming PS5 release.
This continued development highlights the enduring appeal of the Indiana Jones universe and its capacity to deliver compelling narratives and engaging characters, both heroic and villainous.
