A Star-Studded Cast Announced for The Elder Scrolls Online

It seems a lot of games are going down the route of hiring big names to lend their voices to characters, and The Elder Scrolls Online has rounded up some of cinemas biggest names. It’s actually a pretty amazing cast list, so I shan’t waste any time, and just reel you the list:

John Cleese (Monty Python) plays Cadwell, the cheerful and endearingly mad lost soul who is not afraid of anyone, even a Daedric Prince. Joining the cast as High King Emeric, Bill Nighy (Love Actually, Underworld) portrays a merchant prince whose luck and determination won him the throne. Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) takes on the role of Queen Ayrenn, the leader of the Aldmeri Dominion and Queen of the High Elves who is far more comfortable with a blade than her crown.

In addition, Alfred Molina (Spiderman 2) takes on the role of Abnur Tharn, a wily old wizard and politician who is the head of the Empire’s Elder Council, and the de facto power behind the Ruby Throne. Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) plays Azura, the Daedric Princess of Dusk and Dawn from Skyrim who is a popular part of Elder Scrolls lore. Michael Gambon (Harry Potter) voices The Prophet, a mysterious blind man who guides the player through their journey to retrieve their soul; and Malcolm McDowell (Fallout 3, Clockwork Orange) plays the key figure Molag Bal, an evil Daedric god from another plane who schemes to enslave the mortal souls of Tamriel.

Also joining the cast:

Peter Stormare (Fargo), who plays Jorunn the Skald King, an unexpected monarch who led his people into an unlikely alliance.

Jim Ward (WALL·E, Despicable Me 2) voices Mannimarco, a renegade High Elf wizard exiled from the realm for raising the dead and the world’s most powerful necromancer.

Jennifer Hale (Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid) appears in the role of Lyris Titanborn, a Nord half-giant, who, along with the Prophet, aids the player on their journey.

Kevin Michael Richardson (Family Guy, Ratchet & Clank) rounds out the cast as Sai Sahan a noble martial artist and master swordsman.

Here’s hoping the game makes the best use of this remarkable list of voices.

The Elder Scrolls Online is being developed for PC, Mac, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.