Who should be the Narrator for Civ VII?

[Galvatron]

For me it's not his accent; it's that he's just not a narrator. He's a talented actor (and voice actor), but narrating is a different skill. There's also the fact that he butchers 9 out of 10 names, but TBH that's the fault of whoever is supposed to be coaching him.

It's somewhere between the two I think, or a combination. Again I think diction and unobtrusiveness is more important than character, especially for game narration that players have to listen to many times over. And I think we agree that Bean's talents just don't fall into that area. I hope it didn't come off as disliking Bean...I think he's a fine actor who has never disappointed me on screen. He just always struck me as not the best choice for this particular job.

You guys are triggering me so much.

 

[Laurana Kanan]

I voted for James Earl Jones if for no other reason than I saw a commercial last night advertising an audiobook of JEJ reading the Bible and it was magnificent!

 

[Zaarin]

I voted for James Earl Jones if for no other reason than I saw a commercial last night advertising an audiobook of JEJ reading the Bible and it was magnificent!

I've always wanted an audio book of Avery Brooks reading the Bible, but JEJ might be the next best thing.

 

[Lord of War N02]

I think Charles Dance would be the best choice as game narrator. He did good casting as Tywin Lannister in Games of Thrones and voicing Emperor Emhyr in Witcher game.

 

[0urBall]

Hugo Weaving - Voice of V, Elrond

 

[Phrozen]

Ice T.

He is actually a big fan of the series.

 

[Greywulf]

Chiwetel Ejiofor
or
Florence Kasumba

 

[Duke William of Normandy]

Joe Rogan

 

[nzcamel]

William Shatner xD

As long as he does them all like he "sings" Rocketman

Keith David. He seems to do a lot of voices.

Keith David (did a line in the Civ V trailer) or Morgan Freeman (God from Bruce Almighty, among many other roles) or Martin Sheen (voiced The Illusive Man in Mass Effect 2 and 3) would be great. Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) would be a good option too!

I voted other; and Keith David would be my #1 choice too.

I think Charles Dance would be the best choice as game narrator. He did good casting as Tywin Lannister in Games of Thrones and voicing Emperor Emhyr in Witcher game.

Actually, I suspect you've just raised a contender who could rival Nimoy

 

[salty mud]

Without a doubt, Morgan Freeman. Recognisable voice, cultural icon, regarded as wise and insightful... he ticks all the boxes.