Behind The Voice Monoco's Voice Actor REACTS To Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Popularity
May 21, 2025
Rich Keeble, an experienced voice actor known for his roles in gaming and television, discusses his character Monoco from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He shares his surprise at the game's success and the viral moment between Monoco and Verso, highlighting its emotional depth and humor. Rich reflects on the unique recording process, the character's complexities, and the community's positive response. He also reveals what he learned from Monoco about loyalty and making amends, and expresses excitement for potential future content.
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Audition That Foreshadowed A Viral Clip
- Rich auditioned with a humorous Monoco scene and performed a deadpan deep voice that matched their brief.
- The audition included the now-famous clip line about never joining and fighting, which he later recorded many times.
Deep Voice Caused Identity Confusion Online
- Many players initially misattributed Monoco's voice to better-known actors due to its deep tone and limited face visibility.
- Rich notes Monoco is the deepest sustainable voice he can do, causing confusion online about who voiced him.
Ben Starr Predicted The Viral Banter
- Ben Starr predicted the banter clip between Verso and Monoco would be clipped and shared widely before release.
- That scene became a memeable moment and is frequently recreated on TikTok by fans.