Baldur’s Gate 3’s Shadowheart actor says she would have “absolutely f***ing floundered” if cast in Larian’s RPG at the start of her career: “It’s so overwhelming”

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English told the crowd that video game performance is abrupt by nature — you often have to deliver complex material on the spot, essentially sight‑reading scenes without the rehearsal time common in stage or film work. For actors unfamiliar with gaming, that suddenness can be disorienting, she explained.

Baldur’s Gate 3 includes moments and scenes that sparked plenty of discussion, yet it has endured as one of the standout RPGs of its generation. Much of that success comes from the cast: each companion brings distinct personality, motivations, and depth that keep players invested.

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