Directive 8020's Biggest Question Mark Could Also Be its…

Directive 8020 marks the beginning of the second season of The Dark Pictures Anthology, and this time around, a big shift is happening. Of course, Directive 8020 is still sticking with the anthology's horror theme, but this will be the first time the series has introduced a hardcore science fiction story. The first trailer of the game promises grotesque body horror on the horizon, and with that, a strong cast is likely set to bring these horrors to life.

Supermassive Games has built a tradition of recognizable casts for its games. Using popular actors in its projects has been a mainstay since Until Dawn, and The Dark Pictures Anthology has made this a staple in the franchise. The first confirmed name to be featured in Directive 8020 is Lashana Lynch. Her work on projects like No Time to Die and The Day of the Jackal proves her skills as an actor, but the rest of the cast remains a big mystery.

All References to Directive 8020 in Past Dark Pictures Games Explained

The Dark Pictures Anthology is known for hiding connections between its titles, and nearly every past entry references the upcoming Directive 8020.

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By Brie Hoban

Directive 8020 Hiding the Rest of Its Cast May Prove to Be a Powerful Move

The Dark Pictures Anthology has brought a blend of Hollywood actors and face models and voice actors who have served as common connectors throughout the series. With each new game, many fans quickly recognize the familiar faces of The Dark Pictures Anthology's face models. The general formula of The Dark Pictures Anthology has been to feature one Hollywood name and surround them with a cast of recurring faces.

It's an interesting way to make the series feel more cohesive, so it's surprising that Directive 8020 has currently kept the appearance of other characters a secret. There have been glimpses of other characters, but only when Directive 8020 is teasing its body horror. With these characters writhing and grimacing in mid-transformation, it's hard to decipher exactly who they could be. It's possible that this time around, Directive 8020 introduces a completely fresh cast of face models and voice actors.

Directive 8020 currently does not have a release date set in stone, but it's expected to arrive later this year. The horror title will launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Season 2 of The Dark Pictures Anthology Could Mean a Brand-New Cast

According to Directive 8020's IMDb page, the usual recurring cast featured in previous games may not be present. Of course, these actors could be purposefully omitted in order to keep their casting a secret, but it could also mean that season 2 will be marked with a fresh sea of faces in each game. While possibly saying goodbye to familiar faces is bittersweet, the prospect of being introduced to brand-new actors through Directive 8020's characters may be an exciting change of pace.

Seeing the same faces over and over runs the risk of eventually becoming stale, so an all-new cast could be the stronger move. The Dark Pictures Anthology has already been teasing changes for this new season. From a hard lean into sci-fi with its first chapter to putting stealth mechanics over QTEs, new actors would only further the goals of building an exciting new season.

Major Actors Featured in Season 1 of The Dark Pictures Anthology

Man of Medan - Shawn Ashmore
Little Hope - Will Poulter
House of Ashes - Ashley Tisdale
The Devil in Me - Jessie Buckley

Now that Lashana Lynch is the first actor to lead season 2's first story, it will be intriguing to see what other stars help tell the upcoming chapters of The Dark Pictures Anthology. Kicking off the season with Lashana Lynch is a strong start, and it will be just as exciting to see the supporting cast working alongside her. As Directive 8020's launch draws closer, finally getting to see how this anthology series handles cosmic horror is bound to be fascinating.

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