Troy Baker Admits Playing Joel In The Last Of Us Taught Him To Be A Better Actor
Troy Baker, a renowned video game voice actor, admits that playing the character of Joel in "The Last of Us" taught him to be a better actor. He felt "woefully unprepared" for the role, as he was unsure if he could deliver the performance the game required. However, he credited the Naughty Dog team for their storytelling expertise, which helped him realize that he just needed to embody the character's moment-to-moment experience, rather than try to convince the audience of his acting ability. This lesson, he says, has been applied to his subsequent roles, including his recent reprisal of Higgs in "Death Stranding 2" and his upcoming role as Jack Pepper in "Mouse: P.I. for Hire." The article highlights how challenging a role can push an actor to grow and improve their craft.
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