Assassin's Creed: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan says the term 'voice actor' is outdated: 'You see the performances in the eyes, it blows me away'
Matt Ryan, the actor known for his role in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, argues that the term 'voice actor' is outdated. He emphasizes the importance of motion capture technology in conveying performances that go beyond just voice work. Ryan believes that the gaming industry has evolved into a medium where actors can fully express their craft, and he calls for a change in the terminology used to describe their roles.
- ▪Matt Ryan starred as Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, which utilized early motion capture technology.
- ▪He believes that the term 'voice actor' does not adequately describe the comprehensive performances now possible in video games.
- ▪Ryan noted that advancements in technology have allowed actors to convey more detail and emotion in their performances.
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Gaming Industry Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag actor Matt Ryan says the term 'voice actor' is outdated: 'You see the performances in the eyes, it blows me away' News By Wes Fenlon published 19 May 2026 "We need to rejig the vernacular." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Ubisoft, Matt Ryan) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Behind the Scenes - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag [Making of] - YouTube Watch On Fully motion-captured performance for games "was in its infancy at the time, when I got the job," remembers Matt…
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