Hideo Kojima Trades Game Direction for Disney Voice Acting in Zootopia 2
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Following the completion of Death Stranding 2, game director Hideo Kojima is voicing a cartoon mole in the Japanese dub of Disney's Zootopia 2 after being personally asked by the film's director.
Fresh off finishing Death Stranding 2, industry icon Hideo Kojima is keeping himself remarkably busy. Alongside his ongoing work on the Xbox exclusive horror project OD and the upcoming action game Physint, Kojima has found time for a rather unexpected side quest. According to a recent report by Famitsu, the renowned creator is stepping into the recording booth to voice a cartoon mole named Paul Moldebrandt in the Japanese dub of Disney's upcoming animated sequel Zootopia 2.
Director Jared Bush personally approached Kojima to take over the role previously played by Josh Gad in the Western release. Speaking to Famitsu, Kojima admitted he accepted the offer without hesitation, noting that Zootopia happens to be one of his favorite films. While his appearance in the sequel is brief, the auteur shared that the recording session gave him a newfound appreciation for the meticulous craft of professional voice actors, specifically praising the extreme attention to detail required in the studio.
Even as he openly reflects on his creative timeline and the realities of getting older, Kojima shows zero signs of slowing down his output. Between managing his social media presence, collaborating with Geoff Keighley, and pushing forward with major platform exclusives, his pivot to Disney voice acting is just another eccentric chapter for gaming's most recognizable auteur. For all the details on his latest casting, you can read the original report on Eurogamer.
Tags: Hideo Kojima, Zootopia 2, Death Stranding 2, Gaming News, Disney
Original article: Eurogamer