Normally, I'd see news about casting and keep moving on, but this one actually struck me simply because of who is on the cast. Rebellion has released the voice acting cast for their upcoming RTS game, Evil Genius 2: World Domination, and none other than national British treasure and personal favorite Brian Blessed is on the roster. If you know Brian Blessed's work, character, and boisterous presence, then I need say no more. If you don't, then allow me to introduce you in the best way I know how. Because while Brian has been gracing stage and screen for over 60 years now, it's this clip from a British comedy game show "Would I Lie To You?" that, for me, best sums up the larger than life personality. To briefly set up the show for the uninitiated, WILTY is a show where a panel of British comedians and celebrities take turns telling stories on the spot and it's up to the other team to determine whether the story is a truth or a lie:
And that, to me, is the essence of Brian Blessed. Now add that to a video game villain and you just might have caught lighting in a bottle. If you want to judge for yourself, the trailer at the end of the post is for Read Ivan, the character Brian Blessed is playing. Joining him in the cast for Evil Genius 2: World Domination are:
