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Guy Ritchie’s spin-off television series to his 2019 filmThe Gentlemenwas launched on Netflix earlier this month, and even though all eyes have been on the lead actor, Theo James, there’s a guest star who has had quite a deep connection with video games in the now-distant past.
Peter Serafinowicz stars as Tommy Dixon, who is the brother of Pearce Quigley’s John “The Gospel” Dixon, the leader of the Scouse crime family, which may have been an interesting role to play, but not everyone knows about his much more intriguing collaboration with FromSoftware nearly a decade ago.
In fact, Serafinowicz actually ended up voicing a character in a major Souls-like title after outing himself as a massive fan of the genre.
The Gentlemen Guest Star Collaborated With FromSoftware a Decade Ago
For those wondering which character Peter Serafinowicz voiced in the Souls-like genre, it was Mild Mannered Pate inDark Souls 2, but even before the highly anticipated sequel came out,The Gentlemenguest star was already deeply in love with the first installment in the series.Serafinowicz revealeda decade ago, in 2014, that he absolutely adored the originalDark Soulsand confessed that the FromSoftware title kept him quite busy for more than 1800 hours.
The British actor started to express his love for the 2011 video game on his X (or Twitter, as it was known back then) account, leading him to ask Bandai Namco UK for the title’s poster, which he did receive and put up on his office’s wall.
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But Peter Serafinowicz’sDark Soulsjourney did not just end there, as life presented him with a chance to turn his Souls-like obsession into a professional opportunity. WhenFromSoftwareannounced the sequel to its 2011 title, the studio reached out to theShaun of the Deadstar and asked him if he could lend his voice to one of the characters in the game.
It goes without saying that the comedian was extremely ecstatic about the situation, resulting in him voicing the beloved humble traveler and treasure hunter Pate inDark Souls 2.
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“At the time, I rung every last drip of excitement and enjoyment out of the first game, so I was very excited to get my teeth into a new one,” said Serafinowicz, who stated that it was definitely a lot of “fun being involved with” the sequel.
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Naturally, it was “such an honor for”The Gentlemenstar, as it felt like a dream come true that he could not “quite believe.”
It is definitely an inspiring story, and especially when one considers the name of the character he plays, Pate, which the actor admits “sounds like a sort of Dark Souls version of Pete,” it was just meant to be.
Did you recognize Peter Serafinowicz’s voice while playingDark Souls 2? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
