Maggie Robertson, the actress that portrayed the breakout antagonist Lady Dimitrescu inResident Evil Village, will be playing a villain in the upcomingBaldur’s Gate 3. For fans who have been waiting to see another villainous role from Maggie Robertson, her character inBaldur’s Gate 3seems like it won’t disappoint.
There’s no doubt thatLady Dimitrescu fromResident Evil Villageis Maggie Roberson’s most well-known role. Dimitrescu, a vampire mutant-like creature, became an instant favorite with Resident Evil fans with her captivating appearance and terrifying demeanor. Not only did Robertson provide her voice talents for the role, but she also performed the motion capture for the character. Robertson’s performance as Lady Dimitrescu left a lasting impact on theResident Evilfranchise as a whole and set a high bar for future performances in the video game industry.
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AfterMaggie Robertson won best performance for her role inResident Evil Village, many fans wondered when she would next play a video game villain. It’s now been announced that Robertson will be playing the character of Orin the Red inBaldur’s Gate 3. Orin the Red is a sadistic shape-shifter who, throughout the game, will test the resolve of the player. Much like Lady Dimitrescu, Orin the Red will stand out due to her physical appearance, with her entirely white eyes, red bodysuit, and intriguing smoke patterns that shift around her skin. The goal of this character is to trick the player into choosing the wrong path throughout the game.
Baldur’s Gateis a well-renowned RPG series that’s set in the Forgotten Realms world ofDungeons & Dragons. The originalBaldur’sGatewas released in 1998 and was hailed as one of the best RPGs ever made. Its sequel,Baldur’s Gate 2, featured improved graphics, enhanced features, and a massive storyline. The series continues to hold a respected place within the gaming community with its complex gameplay mechanics, immersive world-building, and engaging storytelling. Recently, the game made headlines when it was revealed thatBaldur’s Gate 3will have 174 hours worth of cutscenes, an impressive feat, even by today’s cutscene-heavy standards.
InBaldur’s Gate 3, Maggie Robertson joins a few other big names that fill out the star-studded cast, including Jason Isaacs, who’s best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in theHarry Potterseries, and JK Simmons, who most people know as J. Jonah Jameson from theSpider-Manfranchise. With such a talented cast and excellent-looking gameplay,Baldur’s Gate 3is looking like one of the best RPGs coming in 2023.
Baldur’s Gate 3is coming to PC on August 3 and PS5 on September 6.
