GC 2008: Red Alert 3 cast not likely to be taken seriously

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Aug 20th 2008 at 8:05AM }

The thing about camp, i.e. the utter failure of seriousness, is that it's often difficult to judge whether it's intentional or not. The live-action cutscenes populating EA's (and Westwood's before that) Command & Conquer games have always had an aura of sincere goofiness about them, the source of which can be traced to somewhat respected actors playing all-too-silly roles all too seriously. But is this done on purpose, or did the director read about "tongue-in-cheek storytelling" in a review somewhere and just decide to go with that?

Either way, we're more than happy to see EA unveil a "star studded" cast (complete list after the break) for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, which includes George Takei, Tim Curry and J.K. Simmons, who plays the "anti-communist U.S. President." Simmons, who doesn't give a wooden nickel about your legacy, thinks video games "are one of the new frontiers for actors" and thought of the role as a "great opportunity for a character actor like me to have some fun."

Also allowed to open her mouth in the press release: Jenny McCarthy, who plays Allied commando Tanya. "What I realized is Red Alert 3 is not just a video game, it's absolutely an interactive movie. This is where the people at home get to move the story forward, and where seeing the plot thicken is a reward for a job well done." In case you weren't aware, "that's really cool."

Red Alert 3 is out on Xbox 360 and PC this fall in both regular and Premier editions.

Gemma Atkinson (the UK's Hollyoaks)
Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Hunt for Red October)
Andrew Divoff (LOST)
Kelly Hu (X2, The Scorpion King)
Jenny McCarthy (Scream 3, former Playboy Playmate of the Year)
Ivana Milicevic (Casino Royale)
Jonathan Pryce (Pirates of the Caribbean)
J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man, Juno)
Autumn Reeser (The OC)
Peter Stormare (Prison Break, Armageddon)
George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes),
Randy "The Natural" Couture (former UFC Heavyweight champion)
Gina "Conviction" Carano (Undefeated Elite XC fighter, American Gladiators)

Tags: Command-and-Conquer, EA, FMV, leipzig-08, Red-Alert, Red-Alert-3, RTS

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jack of No Trades 85 @ Aug 20th 2008 8:12AM

I love the bald actor (J.K. Simmons) in the middle. He was in the show "OZ" on HBO back in the day. One of my favorite shows besides "Carnavale".

But, anyways, the cast seems good.

Fanboy @ Aug 20th 2008 10:07AM

I know, I always felt bad for Tobais Beech when that guy was around....

AwesomeTown @ Aug 20th 2008 8:21AM

Whoever hired those three needs a raise. Seriously.

jeff @ Aug 20th 2008 8:28AM

how do you change your icon?

Sockninja @ Aug 20th 2008 12:45PM

XCom Icon ftw

propanol @ Aug 20th 2008 8:23AM

I for one welcome our new Asian commander stereotype overlords!

Nigeria @ Aug 20th 2008 8:24AM

I remember Shinobi X had acted out cutscenes. I thought that was the future of video games back then. I thought it was cool, I was twelve, though.

WWF Warzone still has the most memorable cutscenes in any game I've ever played.

Haggard @ Aug 20th 2008 8:24AM

Don't forget that Jonathan Pryce was also the villain in Tomorrow Never Dies.

un1qu3 n3wy0rk @ Aug 20th 2008 8:24AM

I love this cast.

Randy Couture should be his own unit. He would totally kick Tanya's ass.

baby sea tuna @ Aug 20th 2008 8:29AM

Simmons (AKA Schillinger, AKA J.J.J., AKA "the guy who made Juno watchable") would make a great president. I'd follow that man to the gates of hell!

Obie @ Aug 20th 2008 10:57AM

"Are you ready to send the Commies back to their mommies?"

Epic win!

Zsavior @ Aug 20th 2008 11:02AM

I am not following Schillinger to any place with Gates, or bars not unless I got Iron Undies on and a shot gun.

Solid Chief @ Aug 20th 2008 8:44AM

Red Alert Kicks ass! I wonder if they're gonna try and tie in with Tiberium wars like its always been rumored/promised/hinted at.

Unfortunately it looks like I'll have to get this on xbox360...My Dell laptop has little chance of running this :-(

il_duce620 @ Aug 20th 2008 8:57AM

JK Simmons is in "The Closer" right now, too...and awesome in that, as well.

Wilson @ Aug 20th 2008 1:35PM

Mr Zulu, Dr Frank-N-Furter and Peter Stormare o.o... I'll be buying this just to watch them.

I can't picture Peter Stormare as a scientist without going back to the VW commercials XD

Giroro @ Aug 21st 2008 1:24AM

Lieutenant Sulu, with an S.

I remember when George Takei was on Malcolm in the Middle. That was awesome.

Ihavepants @ Aug 20th 2008 9:05AM

Fuck yeh, Dr Frankenfurter.

Ken Shammy @ Aug 20th 2008 9:11AM

JK Simmons! Couture! Curry! Carano!
I can't be any more excited for this. Seriously.

ObiBen @ Aug 20th 2008 9:11AM

Wow, with a lineup like that I might actually have to try out this game.

dark_inchworm @ Aug 20th 2008 9:20AM

Jenny McCarthy and Tim Curry? What the fuck? Pre-ordered.

Bellerophon @ Aug 20th 2008 9:31AM

Anyone else disappointed with Jenny McCarthy as Tanya? Give me back Kari Wuhrer or give me death.

Solid Chief @ Aug 20th 2008 9:40AM

I'm not complaining about the new girl...But at the same time, Tanya is Tanya...Just changing her image isn't the best.

Obie @ Aug 20th 2008 9:38AM

I never played a command and conquer game in my life, but that awesome cast makes me wanna play right now!

Wiinterfang @ Aug 20th 2008 9:56AM

You and me both baby... I love the cheeziness.

Blackmagic

VIOLENCE

So frightening you will cry blood from your own eyes.

Sam @ Aug 20th 2008 10:05AM

Where's Beecher and Adebisi?

Obie @ Aug 20th 2008 10:53AM

I just noticed "Peter Stromare"?
SOLD!

Kanadwen @ Aug 20th 2008 10:56AM

Holy shit balls! Still can't wait!

Lionbacker @ Aug 20th 2008 10:58AM

"I don't give a wooden nickel about your legacy!"

Oh my god, I had to read that twice before I realized that you actually wrote that. Best reference ever.

WiNG [Life in a Game] @ Aug 20th 2008 11:06AM

If you've never played C&C before, let me just say this:

No matter how bad the cutscenes look, they are AWESOME and will dominate your soul until you die.

Red Alert 2 had awesome cutscenes, though I'm glad to see they can actually afford *some* sets now.

JoeTheBlow @ Aug 20th 2008 11:20AM

This could even eclipse Tim Curry's finest celluloid hour. And i don't mean Rocky Horror (nor Congo)
http://www.x-entertainment.com/messages/435.html

BeckRokk @ Aug 20th 2008 11:26AM

Oh man! Peter Stormare! Total win right there.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=70722051211331357

Levi @ Aug 20th 2008 11:58AM

Gina Carano? HOT!

Jonathan Pryce? Fucking Karl Hungus? This may be the first PC game I'll buy in years!

Pinwiz @ Aug 20th 2008 12:36PM

Awe. Some.

How dare they cast to get a stranglehold on my money? :)

Duke @ Aug 20th 2008 1:42PM

Tim Curry is way too underated! I'm sold!

Blank-Mage @ Sep 2nd 2008 3:17AM

When did anyone underrate Tim Curry? He's friggen awesome.

OMGOMG @ Aug 20th 2008 2:56PM

Autumn Reeser?

Drool.

http://www.autumn-reeser.info/wallpapers/autumn-reeser-01.jpg

ogvor @ Aug 20th 2008 3:46PM

Does anyone else feel that this is just a tad... racist? I'm mean, it seems like some pretty ridiculous Asian stereotypes in their. I'm really looking forward to this game and can't wait to play it (I've always loved the series), but if using black stereotypes is ofensive, why isn't it the same for asian people?