Behind The Alters: How Voice Actor Alex Jordan Juggled 12 Clones in 11 Bit Studios' Sci-Fi Survival Hit
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Actor Alex Jordan discusses his massive performance in The Alters, where he voiced 12 alternate versions of the main character, reflecting on his decade-long career in gaming and the unique challenges of modern voice acting.
Voice acting has evolved far beyond recording a few background lines in a booth, and few projects prove that better than 11 Bit Studios' 2025 survival sim, The Alters. In a recent interview with Polygon, actor Alex Jordan detailed the staggering logistical challenge of voicing not just one lead character, but twelve distinct alternate-timeline versions of the protagonist, Jan Dolski. Keeping those clones fed, happy, and working together on a hostile alien planet required a massive emotional and technical range, marking a career-defining moment for Jordan after more than a decade in the industry.
Jordan's journey to this massive undertaking is rooted in internet culture, starting with YouTube impressions in the late 2000s before he transitioned into formal drama school and professional voice work. Over the last ten years, his resume has grown to include everything from major starring roles like Rook in Dragon Age: The Veilguard to memorable background NPCs in Baldur's Gate 3. Despite losing out on the role of Tyrion Lannister to Peter Dinklage in Telltale's early Game of Thrones adventure, Jordan carved out a vital role in that same game as Asher Forrester, cementing a prolific career spanning over 100 roles across gaming.
What made The Alters unique for Jordan was the transparent approach taken by 11 Bit Studios during the casting process. Developers handed over complete narrative context right from the initial audition, ensuring they found a performer capable of handling the intense psychological and vocal demands of the script. Even with that level of preparation, Jordan admits that imposter syndrome still creeps in with every new project. As video games continue to push cinematic boundaries and demand more from their casts, performances like Jordan's in The Alters remind players of the immense talent breathing life into our favorite digital worlds.
Tags: The Alters, 11 Bit Studios, Voice Acting, Gaming News, Polygon
Original article: Polygon