Publisher acting performances of Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy in the tense time-looping game. 12 Minutes has become one of the most anticipated indie games since its appearance at E3 in 2019 and will launch exclusively on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X later this year.
12 Minutes is an adventure game that sees players replaying the same 12 minutes of gameplay over and over again. Through each time loop, players can learn how to avoid certain actions and alter the tragic events that lead to the death of the player character's wife. During Gamescom 2020 Opening Night Live, Annapurna Interactive revealed a trio of high-profile Hollywood actors will appear in the game. James McAvoy will voice the player character, Daisy Ridley plays his wife, and Willem Dafoe plays the villain of the story.
The new trailer from Annapurna Interactive shows off the voice acting of Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy in 12 Minutes. The footage features the two actors heavily as they discuss the game alongside creative director Luis Antonio. Both Hollywood stars seemingly recorded their lines together in London, although they are separated by a barrier to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Notably, several dramatic moments are teased, as the trailer previews of some of the emotional performances that players can expect when they get their hands on the game. The actors also discussed the unique time loop mechanic, with Ridley saying that it will mean "different things for different people."
12 Minutes is the work of indie developer Luis Antonio. The game has a significant pedigree as it is being published by Annapurna Interactive, a division of the Outer Wilds. The previous success and reputation of the company in both industries is likely the main reason behind 12 Minutes having such a star-studded cast.
When Annapurna Interactive announced at Gamescom 2020 that 12 Minutes would feature the considerable talents of Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy, and Willem Dafoe, it certainly caught the attention of those watching. After all, an indie game having such an impressive list of Hollywood actors is very unusual. Seeing two of the game's stars in action only heightens the anticipation even more for what is shaping up to be one of the most interesting games of 2020, especially when it looks like both actors have a great script to work with.
Source: Annapurna Interactive
