Square Enix Picks Critical Role Star as the New Voice Actor for Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Square Enix has confirmed the English voice actor for Sephiroth has been recast for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the One-Winged Angel would sound a bit different in the upcoming remake continuation during an interview with YouTuber and Final Fantasy 7 aficionado Maximilian Dood. He showed up to share more about Square Enix's latest just hours after its Summer Game Fest 2026 reveal trailer pulled back the curtain with a first look at gameplay and a Sephiroth with a lower, gravellier voice. Fans had immediately noticed the character sounded different from the performance actor Tyler Hoechlin delivered in Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth. Hamaguchi said this is, in fact, due to the role being recast because Hoechlin was unavailable during development. For Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, fans will instead hear Travis Willingham – an actor with a long, long history in video games, movies, and shows – playing the English version of Sephiroth. His resume is so filled with projects that, chances are, you've probably heard his voice at least once, if not a few times, through the years. Sonic the Hedgehog fans might recognize Willingham as the voice behind Knu