Star-Studded Cast Includes Martin Sheen, Seth Green, Yvonne
Strahovski, and More
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BioWare(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today
revealed the voice actors performing in Mass Effect 2, the second
act of the award-winning science fiction trilogy. The game features Emmy
and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Martin Sheen ("The West Wing",
"Apocalypse Now"), 2009 Emmy Award-winner Shohreh Aghdashloo ("House of
Saddam"), comedic actor Seth Green ("Austin Powers"), "Chuck" stars
Yvonne Strahovski and Adam Baldwin, Keith David ("Crash") and sci-fi
favorites Michael Dorn ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"), Tricia Helfer
("Battlestar Galactica"), Michael Hogan ("Battlestar Galactica") and
Carrie-Anne Moss ("The Matrix").
"Emotionally engaging narrative is a key design pillar for BioWare, and
the top-notch voice talent in Mass Effect 2 helps drive this goal," said
Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the
RPG/MMO Group of EA. "Credible, powerful personalities are vital to
delivering a compelling story experience in BioWare's games, and we have
assembled an amazing ensemble cast that surpasses the very high bar set
in the original Mass Effect!"
Esteemed actor Martin Sheen stars as the mysterious Illusive Man who
commands Cerberus, a secretive paramilitary organization dedicated to
protecting human interests in the galaxy. Yvonne Strahovski plays deadly
Cerberus operative Miranda Lawson, who has been genetically engineered
for superior mental and physical traits. Returning to the cast from the
original Mass Effect is Seth Green as Joker and Keith David as
Admiral David Anderson. And rounding out the vocal roster are Tricia
Helfer as EDI, the voice of the new Normandy; Carrie-Anne Moss as Aria
T'Loak, the crime lord who rules the planet Omega; Shohreh Aghdashloo as
Admiral Shala'Raan vas Tonbay; Michael Hogan as Captain Bailey; Adam
Baldwin as Kal 'Reegar; and Michael Dorn as Gatatog Uvenk.
The Mass Effect trilogy is an emotionally charged science fiction
adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life and
mysterious, uncharted planets. In Mass Effect 2, players will
once again step into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard,
commanding their crew of some of the most dangerous operatives from
across the galaxy on a mission so challenging that it's potentially
suicidal. Featuring intense shooter action, a rich futuristic storyline,
space exploration and emotionally engaging character interaction, the
game delivers an unparalleled cinematic experience.
Mass Effect 2 will be available on the Xbox 360(R) videogame and
entertainment system and PC on January 26, 2010 in North America and
January 29, 2010 in Europe. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/masseffect2.
For more information on Mass Effect 2, go to http://masseffect.bioware.com/.
About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games,
focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to
discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most
critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate(TM), Neverwinter
Nights(TM), Star Wars(R): Knights of the Old Republic(TM), Jade
Empire(TM) and Mass Effect(TM). BioWare operates in Edmonton
(Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec) and Austin (Texas). BioWare's
announced projects include the dark heroic fantasy game Dragon Age:
Origins, as well as Mass Effect 2(TM), the epic sequel to Mass
Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star
Wars(R): The Old Republic(TM). In 2008, BioWare was acquired by
Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher.
For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com;
to join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to social.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM)
and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2
billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's
homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
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BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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