Dead Take Cast Revealed: Sam Lake, Jane Perry & Laura Bailey Star
▼ Summary
– Surgent Studios announced the full cast for its upcoming horror game Dead Take, featuring Ben Starr, Neil Newbon, Jane Perry, and others, including cameos from Laura Bailey and Sam Lake.
– A new trailer showcases the game’s splicing mechanic, blending live-action clips to uncover clues for solving the narrative.
– Creative director Abubakar Salim described Dead Take as a game exploring ambition, self-deception, and the dark side of fame, with actors who’ve experienced such pressures.
– Salim emphasized the game’s unique approach of showing actors like Ben Starr and Neil Newbon in live-action, moving beyond their animated or 3D character roles.
– Dead Take is set to release on July 31 for PC via Steam and Epic, blending psychological horror with film-like storytelling.
Veteran voice actors and industry icons headline Surgent Studios’ upcoming psychological horror title Dead Take, which is already raising eyebrows for its ambitious approach to storytelling. At the forefront are Ben Starr and Neil Newbon, joined by Jane Perry (known for Returnal) and Alanah Pearce (Cyberpunk 2077). Adding more star power, the game’s roster includes surprise appearances from Laura Bailey (The Last of Us Part 2), Matthew Mercer (Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth), and Sam Lake (Alan Wake 2), setting the tone for a narrative that aims to unsettle and captivate in equal measure.
A freshly dropped trailer gives fans a peek at the game’s unique splicing mechanic, which stitches together live-action footage to reveal hidden clues. This twist on traditional gameplay injects extra tension as players peel back layers of the story’s unsettling mysteries.
Abubakar Salim, the game’s creative director, says the casting wasn’t just about familiar names but about performers who know the highs and lows of an industry built on ambition and illusion. “This is a story about ambition and the shadows it creates,” Salim explained. “Every actor here has felt the pressure of staying relevant, the lies we tell ourselves to keep the spotlight. We wanted raw, unfiltered performances, not just voices behind digital masks.”
Salim hinted earlier that Dead Take would push beyond standard cinematic games by merging cinematic storytelling with interactive gameplay. Players won’t just hear these actors, they’ll see them as themselves, stripped of CGI masks and studio polish. “We’re tearing down the usual barriers. It’s about confronting the real faces behind the roles we love,” Salim said.
Dead Take is set to launch July 31 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. With its bold narrative, live-action twists, and all-star talent, Surgent Studios is betting big that players are ready to face what lurks behind the curtain of fame and obsession.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
