Summary
- Motion capturing Arthur Morgan's crouch-running animation was the most challenging aspect for actor Roger Clark in Red Dead Redemption 2.
- The actor left a mark on the gaming community for his incredible performance as the Rockstar game's protagonist.
- Clark recently teased that he would be voicing another iconic character in the near future.
Red Dead Redemption 2 actor Roger Clark says that the most difficult aspect of playing Arthur Morgan was motion capturing the character's crouch-running animation. Set within a stunning world of vast landscapes and unpredictable wilderness, the Rockstar title remains a joy for any player wishing to explore an open-world title filled with endless possibilities. From fishing and hunting untamed beasts to train robberies and savage shootouts, the unhinged terrain of the Wild West in Red Dead Redemption 2 is enough to keep most players entertained for hundreds of hours.
While the game's developers aimed to keep its environments as engaging as possible by including believable and varied gunplay moments in Red Dead Redemption 2's open world, its narrative is where the title shines, capturing the lives of complex characters who face tough decisions and heart-breaking traumas. Although the Red Dead Redemption series kicked off with John Marston's iconic adventure in 2010, it's Arthur Morgan's tough yet likable demeanor that has touched the hearts of so many fans.
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Talking with YouTube channel Gamology, Red Dead Redemption 2's Roger Clark, who plays Arthur Morgan, discussed the hardest thing for him while portraying the outlaw. "People often ask me what was the hardest thing about Red Dead 2, and I'll tell them it was crouch running. We crouch-ran for, I think, a couple of days. Because you gotta crouch run, walk, stealth, run with one gun, run with two guns, then you gotta crouch-run with a rifle. Like, three days later, my thighs were absolutely killing me," Clark said. Although players wonder what the future of Red Dead Redemption will entail, it seems that Arthur Morgan may impact the next protagonist in the franchise.
Red Dead Redemption 2's Roger Clark Discusses Playing Arthur Morgan
Many players will already know how engrossing Red Dead Redemption 2's open world can be, especially when it comes to the minute, subtle details. Clark echoes this by explaining how the immersion in the game is so important to him, and how truly thankful he is to Rockstar for allowing him to have ownership over Arthur Morgan. "Arthur walks like me. He rubs his nose like me. The immersion is so important. I feel really blessed," expressed Clark. His portrayal of Arthur has left an indelible mark on the gaming community, earning the actor widespread acclaim and awards for his compelling performance, and now, it seems like he'll be offering his iconic vocal cords to yet another major title.
Last year, Roger Clark teased fans by announcing he'd be voicing another "iconic character" in the near future. This news triggered some enthusiastic responses from gamers and followers of the American-Irish actor, with many speculating about what his next role could be. For now, Clark's next secret role remains just that.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
- Released
- October 26, 2018
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
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America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
