Tim Schafer comments on Brutal Legend's disappearing Dio
by Jem Alexander 
{ Jun 15th 2009 at 8:15PM } 
That's all it is. He's a "better fit." Schafer claims that it was Curry's role as The Lord of Darkness in the 1985 movie Legend which landed him the part of Doviculus, but we suspect it may be his most famous role, as Rocky Horror's Frankenfurter, which is the real reason behind the casting. Just you wait, Doviculus will be prancing around in stockings and a corset before the game is through. Yeah, we see you shiver with antici ... you know the rest.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Premature ejaculation man @ Jun 15th 2009 8:23PM
Rocktober is too far away
Chad Vanderbilt (Moptimus in Disguise) @ Jun 15th 2009 8:44PM
Oh, its ROCKtober. I thought you said...
You know what? Thats not important. All that matters is that I just stopped myself from making a very embarrassing mistake
MystileArmor @ Jun 15th 2009 8:47PM
Yeah cocktober is that other month. Are you looking as forward to that as I am? I'll let you know when it is, Moptimus.
Matt @ Jun 16th 2009 3:07AM
I'm looking forward to Spocktober also!
The fuck you talking bout, MystileArmor?
Anyways, live long and prosper...
Churchy @ Jun 15th 2009 8:31PM
Psh, all your theories are preposterous. Clearly it was his role as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island that would have landed him this role if anything.
MystileArmor @ Jun 15th 2009 8:41PM
You're wrong, it was his performance in "Garfield: A Tale Of Two Kitties" that must have landed him this part.
Either that or the "Wild Thornberry's Movie"
MystileArmor @ Jun 15th 2009 8:45PM
Under some very carefull consideration, I have to say it probably was his performance in "Barbie In The Nutcracker".
capt_carl @ Jun 15th 2009 9:23PM
Let's not forget Clue, but PLEASE let's forget Congo...
LaughingTarget @ Jun 15th 2009 10:11PM
You're all wrong, it was his performance in the PC game Frankenstein: Though the Eyes of the Monster. His extensive Myst clone experience won him the role.
The True Gamer @ Jun 15th 2009 8:31PM
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
MystileArmor @ Jun 15th 2009 8:37PM
Obviously, this is nutshit!
Yuccadude @ Jun 15th 2009 8:41PM
Obviously it was his performance in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that did it, come on people!
Spike @ Jun 16th 2009 6:16AM
no, it was his role as pennywise in it
Sly [PSN SniperChameleon] @ Jun 15th 2009 8:42PM
i still wish it was Dioviculus and tim curry got a different part... and we had better get james hetfield...
Young_Nastyman @ Jun 16th 2009 5:43AM
yeah, Curry should have Ozzy's character so we can understand wtf he's supposed to be saying without subtitles
xgarryx @ Jun 15th 2009 8:49PM
this game NEEDS cannibal corpse, icant believe they didnt get that band for this .. oh well this is a first day purchase.
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED
''rainbow in the dark''
The Dark Wayne @ Jun 15th 2009 9:18PM
Cannibal Corpse is metal in the way that Hannah Montana is rock
Chad Vanderbilt (Moptimus in Disguise) @ Jun 15th 2009 9:25PM
Cannibal Corpse ranks just below the Jonas Brothers in "Bands that belong in this game"
dark_inchworm (on Steam!) dark inchworm (on XBL!) @ Jun 16th 2009 2:01AM
I think they're looking for a particular style of metal (which I can't bring myself to describe) that Cannibal Corpse does not come close to fitting.
Autobot @ Jun 15th 2009 8:48PM
I feel like such a dick to Tim. I said his last name like "chauffeur".
Boff @ Jun 16th 2009 4:40AM
You're thinking of Shafter, Shafer's chauffeur. Who sits on the sofa.
Mike @ Jun 15th 2009 8:50PM
Actually I'm hoping for some Rocky Horror-esque elements, especially now that Tim Curry is involved. Considering the game is based on 70's fantasy-rock/metal, I see Rocky Horror references likely.
capt_carl @ Jun 15th 2009 9:23PM
Meatloaf for dinner!
Chad Vanderbilt (Moptimus in Disguise) @ Jun 15th 2009 9:26PM
that reminds me: THIS GAME NEEDS MOAR MEATLOAF
Alex W @ Jun 17th 2009 1:02AM
"Oh Not Meatloaf again!"
NIgdic @ Jun 15th 2009 8:52PM
too bad.... i love dio.....we all know jack black loves him
Petebot330 @ Jun 16th 2009 11:45AM
Your sauce will mix with ours, and we'll make a good ghoulash, baby.
j.howlett @ Jun 15th 2009 9:00PM
i was thinking it was him as darkness or his role in the worst witch. the rocky horror thing was just a bonus
LordAbsu @ Jun 15th 2009 9:14PM
Oh, SNAP!! The Worst Witch!! That used to play all the time when I was a kid, haha!!
capt_carl @ Jun 15th 2009 9:22PM
OH ROCKY!
Curry's a superb actor, and I'm sure he'll do a wonderful job at the role.
Alex @ Jun 15th 2009 10:48PM
As long as Doviculus isn't running around on heels and fishnet stocks, it's all good...
belovedconsole @ Jun 15th 2009 11:20PM
Fine with me. Dio is amazing in his own right, but I think voice-overs and such are going to amazing with Tim, and better access, all 'round. There's going to be plenty of thirty-something's playing this game-- much less forty-somethings.
dark_inchworm (on Steam!) dark inchworm (on XBL!) @ Jun 16th 2009 2:03AM
How do they arrange that tactfully? "Dear Dio, kindly get the hell out of our recording studios"?
Tired of your BS @ Jun 16th 2009 2:32AM
And here I thought it was Curry's role in Clue that got him the part, oh well. But yeah he's just got that incredibly vicious speaking voice. I think it could be a better fit if they really need an experienced voice actor for a character that evolved past their original concept. Expect even more good dialog.
As for tact, it doesnt take much to speak to a professional like a man and simple say; "hey thanks for your work but we've been discussing it and we want to go in a different direction." ...And then you hand him a paycheck with lots of zeros.
Boff @ Jun 16th 2009 4:44AM
Tim Curry was in Legend? Well I didn't know that.
I'm off to IMDB, back in a mo....
Boff @ Jun 16th 2009 4:49AM
All these years and I never knew! The shame!!
rubAdub72 @ Jun 16th 2009 1:16PM
Yeah, Curry is perfect for these over the top roles, but i wish there was still room for Dio, even in a brief cameo.
maybe Schafer figures out a way to fit the guy somewhere in the script.
xgarryx @ Jun 16th 2009 7:57AM
@The Dark Wayne
what? cannibal corpse is a great death metal band- not to be taken seriously.
this game,even though im gonna buy this the second it goes on sale, doesnt take itself seriously.either.
@Chad Vanderbilt (Moptimus in Disguise)
cannibal corpse is waaaaay over the top,which makes them perfect for this game.
they were in the first ace ventura for cryin out loud!!!
@dark_inchworm
i think your right in the way they are looking for more commercial metal and thats fine, i just hope this game sells,its set to be something great.
at least we'll all hopefuly get a great game.
xgarryx @ Jun 16th 2009 7:58AM
meant to reply to another comment
please fix the commenting system joystiq
Alex W @ Jun 17th 2009 1:02AM
I'm Quivering with antici..... "SAY IT! SAY IT! SAY IT YOU FUCK!"......pation.