LA Noire characters revealed by mocap casting call
Rockstar's LA Noire has been shrouded in so much mystery that its very existence has been called into question. A recent casting call for actors not only confirms the game's continued development, but also reveals the many (if not all) characters to be featured in the game. The call asks for "STRONG ACTORS, able to handle LOTS OF dialog" for a cast of supporting characters, comprised mostly of detectives, police officers and the occasional crook.
The casting call is looking for a face similar to actors Gary Cooper or Gregory Peck (pictured above) for the protagonist -- Cole Phelps. Co-stars and supporting roles, such as jazz singer Elsa Lichtmann, will only be required to perform for 10 days or less. However, the actor chosen to play Cole Phelps will work for three months, from November to January, to record his performance for the game.
It's evident from the large roster of characters and the use of Hollywood actors that LA Noire is intended to be quite the cinematic game. However, with only three months of mocap, it still pales in comparison to the upcoming Heavy Rain -- which demanded nine months of motion capture work.
The casting call is looking for a face similar to actors Gary Cooper or Gregory Peck (pictured above) for the protagonist -- Cole Phelps. Co-stars and supporting roles, such as jazz singer Elsa Lichtmann, will only be required to perform for 10 days or less. However, the actor chosen to play Cole Phelps will work for three months, from November to January, to record his performance for the game.
It's evident from the large roster of characters and the use of Hollywood actors that LA Noire is intended to be quite the cinematic game. However, with only three months of mocap, it still pales in comparison to the upcoming Heavy Rain -- which demanded nine months of motion capture work.













Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Discotheque @ Oct 26th 2009 11:35AM
OMG this game is sounding more hype as time goes on. I hope it has an authentic old-hollywood noire feel to it. Gregory Peck look-alike is a good step towards that. Lets hope the voice acting isn't crap.
Leif Longbottom @ Oct 27th 2009 10:59AM
I feel like this game has been all hype.
They've been talking about it for years but nobody's said anything substantial about it.
Same with Agent.
I have a bad feeling these games are going to go the way of gta4: gets all hyped up, a bunch of rave reviews before the release, then the fans will get it and ask "what made you think gamers would want to do that?"
I really liked San Andreas but they've been going down the tubes since then.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Oct 26th 2009 11:37AM
Nolan North confirmed.
Discotheque @ Oct 26th 2009 11:38AM
ROFL. This game's ruined already. He's the last guy who could pull off Noire.
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Oct 26th 2009 11:40AM
Let's hear some recordings before you dismiss him. He's only been in 'funny' roles.
I'd also like to see Jennifer Hale, Tricia Helfer, Keith David, and, of course, Sean Connery.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 26th 2009 8:04PM
i want a game voiced entirely by Sean Connery. Even the women characters
Shagittarius @ Oct 26th 2009 11:39AM
I've been told I look a lot like Gregory Peck. I've also heard I look like Chief from One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Perhaps I'm just what they are looking for...do I need to be in the SAG?
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Oct 26th 2009 11:42AM
They'd probably prefer you weren't.
MystileArmor @ Oct 26th 2009 12:07PM
My Xbox Avatar looks like Bono... does that count?
Darth Bradwart, Dark Lord of the Sith @ Oct 26th 2009 11:43AM
Heck, I've been told I should go into speaking roles many times. Maybe I should sign up.
PedoJokerBear [Planeteer | Power of Gall Bladder] @ Oct 26th 2009 11:52AM
i prefer if you'd type my friend
copa @ Oct 26th 2009 11:56AM
I think you misunderstood, Darth. What we said was that you should stop posting on blogs all day, get outside, and start speaking with real people.
Maverick Saturn (Igor) @ Oct 26th 2009 12:44PM
Is it still PS3 exclusive? I swear there was mention of it being made multiplat now :/
TONY @ Oct 26th 2009 1:06PM
could be like Tales of Vespria, Sony has already put up a lot of money for this game. so it could be timed exclusive then released on the 360 at a later time
gatotsu911 @ Oct 26th 2009 5:23PM
Hell, I'd never even heard of this. It sounds like an interesting game, though. What's the basic gameplay concept - if there is any?
ahsayuninew @ Oct 26th 2009 7:04PM
All we really know about this game is what you see right here, haha
Jesus (PSN: Luttdawg) @ Oct 26th 2009 9:19PM
This game is the new Duke Nukem Forever.