Hogwarts Legacy has announced its voice cast ahead of its February 10th release and includes Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz) as the Headmaster, Phineas Nigellus Black. Fans might recognize this name as one of the ancestors of Sirius Black, whose hanging portrait also appeared in Albus Dumbledore’s office in the films (A popular character from the Harry Potter books, Sirius Black was portrayed in the film adaptations by Gary Oldman ). Pegg describes the character as the “most disliked headmaster” in Hogwarts history, who takes a disinterested attitude towards his job and his role as an ideal role model for the students. “You know, it’s a prestigious position,” Pegg said in a behind-the-scenes featurette. “What he wants is a reputation for being the principal of the largest wizarding school in the world.”
Although Phineas comes from the same lineage as Sirius Black, he doesn’t possess the same level of bravery or nobility – he’s the opposite. “He’s just a self-serving idiot” Pegg Continuation. In Hogwarts Legacy, Phineas will serve as both an aid and a hindrance to players, interrupting any ongoing quests or classes and “nullifying the player’s efforts.” Be the top character HogwartsEven his childish behavior is not questioned by the teachers and the arguments seem to end quickly. Phineas Nigellus Black was also the last Slytherin Headmaster of Hogwarts before Professor Severus Snape took over after Dumbledore’s death Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. A related blog entry notes that Phineas’ in-game storyline will focus on how he got such a bad reputation at wizarding school.
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Other new additions to the cast include the three-time SAG Award (Screen Actors Guild) winner for Downton Abbey, Lesley Nicole, which will portray Matilda Weasley, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts. “As the Sorting Hat once said, ‘Another Weasley?’ We know Ron’s family is an old magical family dating back decades – is Matilda an ancient ancestor?” the blog reads. Luke Youngblood, who played Gryffindor Quidditch commentator Lee Jordan Harry Potter Movies returns to the franchise. With this voice actor role, he moves to Ravenclaw and embodies Everett Clompton, who is described as an underperforming prankster. Then there is Asif Ali (Don’t worry darling) is set to play another Ravenclaw student, Mahendra Pehlwaan, a Muggle-born who is Clompton’s polar opposite and a stickler for the rules.
Netflix’s Heartstopper star Sebastian Croft plays one of the player’s avatar voice options, while Amelia Gething (Emily) plays the archetype of the female character. Rounding out the cast are Kandace Caine (The Human Centipede 2) as Professor Onai and Sohm Kapila as Professor Satyavati Shah, an astronomy teacher. And finally, Jason Anthony plays two roles – the nearly headless Nick and the sorting hat.
It takes place in the 19th century, long before the chosen one was born. Hogwarts Legacy challenges players to create their own witch or wizard and embark on a whimsical adventure through the titular, magic-laden castle, the Forbidden Forest, and surrounding areas in an open world while battling against mask-wearing dark ones wizards fight. Players can hone their skills in Potions, Herbalism, Curses, and more, and bond their player characters with allies that lead them on quests. While broomsticks can be used for general map traversal, developers avalanche software already confirmed that Quidditch will not be playable in the game.
Hogwarts Legacy launches on February 10th personal computer, PS5And Xbox Series S/X. Last generation version on PS4 and Xbox One delayed through April 4, while Nintendo Switch Owners will have to wait until July 25th.
