“Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair” - Casting calls for Hideo Kojima’s new PlayStation-published spy game Physint give new clues about what to expect

Hideo Kojima’s upcoming PlayStation-published spy game Physint has entered its casting phase, with new details emerging from publicly discovered casting calls. The project, operating under the internal codename “Shimmer,” is one of several titles Kojima Productions is developing alongside the horror game OD and following the release of Death Stranding 2.

Casting calls reveal that the game will feature a hijacked bus sequence, suggesting a significant set piece early in the narrative. The production is searching for multiple character types, including a mother holding a newborn baby, five teenagers of various ethnicities, two additional male passengers, and a pivotal antagonistic character described as having a German accent.

The villain role has generated particular interest among fans due to its description as “Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair,” suggesting a sophisticated, menacing character archetype. Already confirmed for the cast are actors Don Lee (Train to Busan), Charlee Fraser (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), and Minami Hamabe (Godzilla Minus One).

The casting materials, discovered by MP1st, were curated by Mari Ueda, the same casting director who worked on Death Stranding 2, indicating continuity in Kojima’s approach to talent acquisition. Performance capture work is expected to commence this summer, suggesting the project is ramping up production. While Physint remains years away from release, these casting details provide early insight into its cinematic ambitions and narrative scope, consistent with Kojima’s signature style of blending interactive entertainment with premium motion capture performance.

“Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal but with flair” - Casting calls for Hideo Kojima’s new PlayStation-published spy game Physint give new clues about what to expect

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