Expedition 33 star Charlie Cox has finally played the RPG
Charlie Cox has finally played Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the celebrated RPG in which he voices Gustave, the player character during the game’s opening levels. Despite his involvement as a voice actor, Cox had not previously played through the title, a fact that became something of an inside joke among the game’s fanbase over the past year as players repeatedly pestered the actor about his experience with it.
Cox’s performance as Gustave earned widespread praise from players, who considered his earnest and tender portrayal to embody the heart of Expedition 33—particularly noteworthy given the game’s numerous accolades and industry recognition. Though Gustave does not appear throughout the entire game, his early presence left a significant impression. Cox’s delayed playthrough comes after months of gaming community enthusiasm about his role in the title, which at times seemed to exceed the actor’s own understanding of the game’s cultural significance.