Leon Kennedy Voice Actor's Musical Inspirations for Resident Evil
Nick Apostolides revealed the bands he listened to that helped shape his portrayal of Leon Kennedy in each of the Resident Evil Remake games, sharing some surprising picks from his playlist.
Nick Apostolides revealed the bands he listened to that helped shape his portrayal of Leon Kennedy in each of the Resident Evil Remake games, sharing some surprising picks from his playlist.
Nick Apostolides, the voice actor for Leon Kennedy in the Resident Evil Remake games, disclosed the musical influences that guided his performance for the character. In a Cameo video to a fan, he mentioned listening to metal and grunge music while filming for each game. Apostolides associated different bands with each version of Leon - Nirvana for RE2 Leon, Alice in Chains for RE4 Leon, and classic Metallica for RE9 Leon.
He explained that music plays a significant role in his acting process, helping him immerse himself in the right mindset for portraying characters like Leon. For RE2, he drew inspiration from Nirvana's grunge and rock energy, which he felt suited the younger Leon. Alice in Chains, especially songs like Them Bones and Would, influenced his portrayal of Leon in RE4. When it came to RE9, the oldest version of Leon, Apostolides turned to classic 1980s Metallica for inspiration, particularly songs like 'Orion'.
Fans have been excitedly discussing these revelations, which offer insights into how Apostolides crafted his performances as Leon in the iconic Resident Evil series.
