A BRUTALLY Honest Conversation With Alan Wake's Actor Ilkka Villi

[@K4R1N3L1M4]

The fact Ilkka said job offers doesn't pop out to him most of the time is just unacceptable. The mainstream tends to sleep on amazing actors, i really hope that the attention AW2 is receiveing may bring him more love.

[@luizaAmilena]

Alguém avisa pro James Gunn colocá-lo no novo universo DC! Não tô pedindo nada de mais, hehe. #IlkkaVilliDCuniverse

[@MD27024]

​@@luizaAmilena Such a nice idea!

[@enenrax]

keep commenting about this on James Gunn's posts, he sees and responds from time to time

[@MD27024]

@@enenrax Ilkka Villi as Mad Hatter. Great fancast!

[@enenrax]

​@@MD27024Too early for the Mad Hatter, not to mention he's too tall to do it

[@colkiwi]

it's almost unsettling to see Ilkka smiling, looking happy and relaxed. I'm so used to seeing that face looking scared/concerned/perplexed in the game 😂

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

hahah and he did talk about that didn't he that its funny that he is dancing but he has to make a serious face

[@liquidrufus]

You can see him smile in American Nightmare as Scratch 😉

[@sandersrulez595]

@@BehindTheVoicePodhe does that because it’s the story right? Not him actually wanting to do the movements

[@lovelandfrog5692]

Ilkka is so handsome wtf It’s so nice to see him smiling and happy instead of terribly confused lmao

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

hahaha yaa it is very nice. He is indeed handsome

[@shpeenut]

It’s impossible to imagine anyone else playing the role of Alan. Great actor, great acting.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

You are 100% right

[@ajnunez8788]

I can see keanue reeves taking a crack at it 🤔

[@PSNDarkSouL]

@@ajnunez8788no

[@z1n53r]

If they ever made a movie or show of this they'd probably cast Jake Gyllenhaal lol

[@cllgywz8636]

It's nice to see that Ilkka Villi really loves his job and his fans! I just want to say a big thank you to him for giving us such a wonderful character as Alan Wake! 🔥

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He has done such a lovely part.

[@AlterraTheKnight]

As a Finnish-American it's been so heartwarming to see both Finnish actors and Finnish culture getting more attention in the US. Between Ilkka's acting and Sam's writing Alan Wake 2 couldn't have turned out any better. Hyvä Suomi!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yes I totally agree! This story has blown my mind in so many ways

[@ZijnShayatanica]

It's been awesome to hear more about Finnish mythology & obviously learn some Finnish swear words. 😂🤣

[@setheaves9608]

Ilkka just nonchalantly sipping out of an Oh Dear Diner mug 🤣🤣

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

LOL

[@alex314pi]

I almost spit out my drink when I saw it hahhaah

[@vulcan4d]

Ilkka has nailed the wtf is happening look in the game.

[@astark1987]

I hope he gets to play the role of Alan Wake for the live action AMC show. They could continue the voiceover with Matthew Porretta. AMC needs to keep the same cast as much as possible. RIP James McCaffrey.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa I do hope that happens with AMC. However I have a feeling, it won't

[@rozar7673]

Wait are they doing an AMC show?

[@_chemicalbeat_]

Honestly if it ain't either Ilkka or Matt or both as the role of Alan in the AMC series I probably very likely won't watch. At this point nobody is Alan Wake but Ilkka and Matt, I will not take anyone else to play the role but them. Lol. Sorry, but just how I feel. They solidified themselves as Alan, playing the role again and again all these years that someone else playing the role would just be very odd and not right.

[@gelo_con]

It's illegal to be SO cute and handsome. I love Ilkka so much ಥ_ಥ

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He is very attractive

[@draugno7]

I was sad at first I couldn't see Matthew's face bc of Dr. Drarling craze at first but wasn't disappointed at all 😅

[@shoutamagatsuchi3076]

I think we found an irl Rose here

[@TotallyNotCPU]

I've always said that actors who enjoy their roles thoroughly are my favorites and I can say without a doubt that Ilkka and Matthew as a tag team both gushing about how much they love their roles is just such a treat. Alan Wake 2 was my horror game of the year for 2023, I hope that the DLC and a potential third game can hit those same notes (and I have full faith they will)

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa both Matthew and Ilkka love their roles and it shows in the game! I'm pumped for the DLC and I also hope we get a 3rd game

[@darken2185]

About Sam acting in Alan Wake 2, it reminds me of David Lynch playing Gordon in Twin Peaks. They're not really actors, but they play really important and memorable characters in both projects. With all the inspiration AW takes from Twin Peaks, it makes sense Sam got so involved with the acting too.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Right? The game has taken heavy inspirations from Twin Peaks and it was so cool to see Sam take part

[@PierzStyx]

IT'S ME, SAM LAKE.

[@Kaden10]

I didn't recognize Ilkka at all when he played Thomas Zane, it's amazing how much of a difference taking the beard away makes.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Oh yes! Once you take the beard away from a guy, they look completely different

[@TheTyroofToriyama]

Crazy. Someone was watching me stream and asked if it was Alan when Zane was on the phone… Crazy cos Alan doesn’t even have this guy’s voice Even with Zane onscreen I wasn’t sure but guessed before Alan said it in the cutscene

[@timberm4n379]

I hope Ilkka will read ALL comments and gets to know that he has A LOT of fans.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Oh I would love to see that too

[@karenelizabeth1590]

I dunno, that realization might be a little scary 😅

[@archon7105]

Currently playing Alan Wake. Only downside. I wish there was more Tom Zane and Alan because I absolutely love every scene. He absolutely crushed the role and I only have good things to say about his acting. You deserve all the praise and recognition Ilkka. Thank you for being the face of Alan Wake and I hope to see you more

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa those scenes were absolutely incredible!!

[@CVoYager]

What I love about actors like him is that they treasure their each role, some like Trevor's actor in GTA comes to hate their character eventually but in Ilkka's case he seems to be really glad they he became part of such a projet.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa well I wouldn't say some actors hate their characters but it could be how the character is and his behaviour

[@alien_baby7924]

Ilkka villi is an amazing actor and a sweet person. I'd love to see him playing Alan in the Alan Wake show too, he would do great. I'd love to see him acting in other games too. The performance he gave us in the game is absolutely incredible and shows how much talented he is, on top of the love he puts in his job!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

100% I would love to see him play Alan in the show

[@luizaAmilena]

Tem que ser ele, mas gente, estão pensando em colocar outros atores? Não, o rosto do Alan é Ilkka Villi, a voz é Matthew Porretta. Se forem outras pessoas vai descaracterizar.

[@TristramOrange]

I like how Ilkka Villi just casually sips from Oh Deer mug. Great interview, wish there was more people who watched it

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yeaa and it was hilarious. Well share this video around and let more people see this conversation

[@TristramOrange]

Will do

[@Caspeaon]

Man Ilkka is so talented and humble, he was a perfect cast for Alan wake. I can not imagine the character without him.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Same here! I cannot imagine Alan Wake without Ilkka because he IS ALAN WAKE!

[@ishantripathi9529]

such a great interview . good to see Ilkka villi get the recognition he deserve such a down to earth person

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He is amazing

[@bryguytyguy]

Ilkka verbally confirms for us that Alan Wake’s emotion is “what-the-fuckness” 25:20

[@dimap1977]

God, what an infectious smile! I just love how happy and appreciative he looks, I wish Ilkka all the success in the world. Can't wait to see him in the next Remedy games

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa he is absolutely wonderful

[@Rampage-94]

Thank you for interviewing Ilkka Villi he’s such a talented man. Im trying to find his movies and tv series in eng subs to watch it. I wanna see more of him. Wish Ilkka all the best and success.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Ya he is absolutely amazing!

[@k.l.7788]

Imaginaerum is on YT.

[@ailaheinila2318]

This is funny! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfCo4GZoa6spZY

[@mmarppa]

Have you checked out "Nymphs" ? It's a Finnish tv series from about 10 years ago. Ilkka has a role in it.

[@MillaTia]

If only you can find anywhere I recommend tv shows Invisible Heroes and Bordertown.

[@miguelm7826]

Ilkka, i dont know if you'll ever read this, im from spain, and your work and performance has left a mark on me. Just want to thank you for your work, and thanks to sam lake and everybody behind this game. This is beyond entertainment, the game is something unique and ill never forget playing it for the first time. What a great experience.

[@sir.nicolas5382]

Many kudos for Ilkka for doing such a acting masterpiece, i adored the game but the live action performances were AMAZING, love this guy and i hope he gets more gigs in the future

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching and I also hope he gets more chances

[@kevinr7216]

Alan Wake 2 is a perfect example of what games SHOULD be. Not necessarily the Remedy-type of game, but just how much love was clearly put into the game. Love for the art, no bullshit.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

I think Remedy's style is just that unique and different that it just blows people's mind.

[@AkioJunichiro]

I like the fact that Ilkka Villi build Alan and Tom with Sam

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa and that's the process that is invovled in making a character in games, movies and shows

[@helgetorp3367]

Such a humble and lovely man! I hope he gets the recognition he deserves ❤️

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yes he absolutely deserves it!

[@bryguytyguy]

I want so badly for Ilkka to be in more movies and tv shows

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He has been in movies and series but mostly in Finland

[@shinecandle0789]

Amazing interview. Loved his acting and overall his wholesome vibe. He is such an amzing actor loved his performance in Alan wake 2 ❤

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yeshe is such an incredible actor and did so well

[@prettysadcat4958]

He looks so happy :) I love the game, the best experience ive ever had

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

It was the best experience I ever had as well

[@lilydepp3208]

Ilkka is amazing!! Hoping he can bring more works. I NEED MORE HIM🥰🥰

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Ilkka is wonderful. I really hope we get to see more of him in future games or other games

[@Shiva-05]

Watched whole video with a big stretch smile 😊 on my face as someone who haven't played or heard about Alan wake or the actor Ilkka Villi, it was so much fun to know him and now I m into the rabbit hole of to know everything about this game lore 😅, thank you abhi for making this wonderful interview.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

This is so lovely to hear. Thank you so much for watching. I do hope you get the chance to play the game

[@slorr55]

Hopefully is someday they turn alan wake into a show or movie they incluide Ilkka

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Well there is going to be a show to be published by AMC. Not sure what's happening yet

[@MintyCow101]

Alan Wake 2 was such an epic and amazing experience, Ilkka Villi is my new favourite actor. When i found out the game was getting a sequel and a remaster i was so happy!! He’s so handsome and charming, i have a huge crush on him now 😅 I want to see him in more projects!!!❤

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa the game is so incredible and he is very kind and sweet

[@risrange09]

i could listen to this man talk for hours, sincerely. been a fan of his for YEARS

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

That's wonderful to hear. I'm the same

[@marloncarrero6575]

Awesome, I hope he gets cool roles from here on out while also playing Alan Wake for many years to come! One of my favorite gaming characters!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa I hope the same for him. Alan Wake is def one of my fav

[@paulatreides9096]

His English is really good! love this dude - Alan Wake is the best game of all time

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa he is absolutely amazing

[@rogueshadowunit4964]

Ilkka Villi drinking from an Oh Dear Diner mug like we wouldn’t notice.

[@yuria_nihilisten]

Ilkka is a really well-spoken, impressive man. I always enjoy his interviews.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He is amazing!

[@MagnoliaSimms80]

Such a great interview! Great questions! And I love that we got to hear the thought process behind Tom Zane.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching and yea knowing the process of Zane was so interesting and knowing that he took some decisions while playing Alan Wake was amazing

[@ManoSaarinenCarmanen81]

Ilkka Villi is Finland's own Keanu Reeves and i'm not referring only to his looks but his personality seems quite similar, down to earth sensitive guy like Keanu 😎👍

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

That's true!!

[@luizaAmilena]

Até que enfim uma nova entrevista com Ilkka, já estava com saudades de ouvir sua voz. Deus abençoe à todos.

[@luizaAmilena]

#IlkkaVilliDCuniverse Eu quero ele lá! Vamos lotar de mensagens o X do James Gunn!

[@_chemicalbeat_]

Excellent interview! Loved it!👏😊 Ilkka is very talented, and such a great guy. Incredible as Alan all these years. Would love an interview with Matthew Porretta perhaps? :)

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

I would love to talk to Matthew Porretta and share his story of being the voice of Alan Wake. Thank you so much for watching

[@markozunac4059]

Amazing interview. It is so awesome to see that Ilkka loves what he is doing, loves the project and all the fans. Game was amazing thanks to the team and thanks to his great performance.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching! It was wonderful talking to him and he has done such a great job!

[@goncalolourenco9804]

he has such depth in his acting, really hope he gets more attention after his amazing performance as Alan Wake, the writer

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa same here! I do hope he gets more roles outside of Remedy in games

[@myladychaos]

I’m just coming into the Alan Wake series and literally started playing the game last night. I was pretty young when it came out and so upon the second game releasing I was like “Oh this is cool…. I must play all of it!”

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

That's great! I hope you enjoy this game!

[@BVargas78]

It's definitely got pulling power!

[@myladychaos]

@@BehindTheVoicePod yes I am THOROUGHLY enjoying it!!!

[@aettic]

I always wondered why the live action vs CG scenes with Alan felt different, delivery-wise. It makes a lot of sense. I'd heard them say that they went back and forth, but I assumed they had done that for live action too. It makes a lot more sense for them to just do Matthew's dubs on top of a straight take with Ilkka's acting. It would be unbelievably demanding to try to do that back and forth with live action - at least double the shooting time, not to mention the time in between for Matthew to read the lines, etc. What I'm referring to is how in some live action scenes (particularly the Talk Show scenes) there is a distinct quality / affectation to Alan's voice, which isn't there in the CG. For the CG scenes, Alan sounds a lot more like he did in the first game, but with the live action it's apparent that Matthew is focusing on matching the vocal delivery to the live action performance - focusing more on making sure it fits. It's fascinating how they managed to pull this game off, especially with both Ilkka and Matthew playing Alan. Absolutely wild. And it was unreal to see them both performing at the Game Awards!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

I think its noticeable because its live action and that in itself is different, if that makes sense. But yes, it was such an unreal moment to see them at The Game Awards

[@Run-BMC]

Just the pure happiness in his face while you’re talking about the game is amazing.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

I knwo right? Its so cool

[@samuraigames4125]

Ilkka is amazing. He deserves more love and all the respect he can get. Also him smiling is just so weird 🤣

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yeaa he deserves all the love

[@KR_GreySkies]

he did a fantastic job. he literally makes me more invested in the game.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa he did an awesome job!

[@rogueshadowunit4964]

The rock songs in Remedy’s games were always a favorite and then when I got to the musical part in AW2 I just had the biggest smile on my face. I couldn’t stop laughing with pure joy. It was great. I have not been that ecstatic and joyful playing a game for a little while.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa same here! I was smiling all the time

[@netriosilver]

his voice is more similar to the guy that voices alan wake than I remember? he sounds almost like he could do the alan wake voice himself??? His American accent is nearly perfect

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He can, he has lived with this character for so long and has been a friend with the voice actor for so long that I believe has helped him speak better

[@papaskazoo5860]

I was thinking this too. His normal accent could easily work if he ever had to play Alan alone.

[@dogtorwho]

This was an awesome interview! Very well thought out questions, some of the answers from Ilkka were really interesting to hear, especially the Zane one. :D

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yes same here. The Zane answer was very interesting. Thank you for watching this!

[@sushhaya]

Its so great to see Alan Wake 2 because when I played Alan Wake 1 I was in my first year at university and it was a very different time. in Moldova, in the world, what kind of computers there were, everything was different) I always wanted Alan Wake 2, but the years go and go, and the whole world changes, and my life, and when I bought and played part 2 and saw it.. .it was like meeting an old friend) when I played AWE and saw Alan's shadow I got goosebumps, but playing the second part is so cool) I want to say thank you to Sam Lake, Ilkka, Matt and the whole Remedy team ! sorry for my english if anything)

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Your english was perfectly fine! Thank you so much for this lovely comment. I'm so happy that you got to play Alan Wake 2. In many ways, I have the same feeling as yours.

[@charlet_art]

this was an amazing interview thank you!! this was so cool and interesting fr, love ilkka sm he's such an awesome and wonderful actor and love his performances sm!!!!💞✨

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching. He is amazing and very kind hearted and lovely.

[@indoserver1345]

today i reached the part where "HERALD OF DARKNESS" song plays and that song filled me with hype so much. Half way through this game and i can understand why this game is psychological horror, story writing of remedy is on the point and creative director Sam Lake had done great work (as he is my fav childhood actor) and remedy is my top 3 fav gaming company. They delivers so complex stories

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Oh wow I'm so glad you reached that level. Its such a wonderful moment that there was a musical in the game. I did talk to Sam Lake about it as well

[@Scarecrow2140]

Absolutely love hearing Ilkka Villi talk about his experiences and give us a little peek behind the curtain. Great interview.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much for watching. I appreciate it

[@MMoffatWrites]

In the 'Balance Slays the Demon' song that features in the Alan Wake American Nightmare game, the lyrics are "his beautiful face and his leather and lace can you see the play he stages", the description didn't suit any of the characters in the game, but it does suit Thomas Zane in Alan Wake 2.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

I think it was still referring to Scratch

[@midnightjay]

This was an amazing interview! The questions seem really well thought and interesting. A few things I wondered myself lol I can't explain it but I find it so amazing that actors/voice actors/etc. interview like this for youtube. I mean, idk, they don't have to and it's always engaging and respectful. To me it comes off and being really grounded and humble to interview outside the high tier media scene. So nice to hear Ikka's answers, congrats on the success, he deserves so much more!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much for watching and for those kind words. I love sharing their stories and that's what this podcast is all about

[@manganimesYT]

i love that ilkka is doing more interviewa and being more of a figure, at a certain poit it was hard to find him talking about aw , and still to this day its so weird to hear his voice without him putting on a character

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Ya I'm glad that I was able to share this conversation. I'm glad that Ilkka wanted to be a part of it.

[@mischa1981]

It's so strange to hear Ilkka talking in his normal voice, I am so used to Matthew Porretta's voice instead :D When I first played Alan Wake 2 and he met Thomas Zane / Seine I thought "Huh, who is that? Who is the voice actor?" before realizing that this IS Ilkka Villi without a beard and with his own voice. Whoops.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa it is crazy isn't it? I was in the same phase as you where I thought, it must be someone else. But its amazing that it was Ilkka

[@mischa1981]

@@BehindTheVoicePod Ilkka without beard and in his natural voice is like a completely different person :D

[@AM-uo2kf]

Also i think its really interesting how a lot of the first game was clearly influenced by Twin Peaks but ironically the sequel has the hindsight of being able to be inspired by the return of Twin Peaks. I haven’t played the second game yet but from what I’ve heard Mr scratch is just out in the world while Alan is Trapped, much like Mr. C and Dale Cooper.

[@zatramander]

You're right, and it doesn't end there. There are many similarities with Twin Peaks season 3 beyond just plot elements. You'll see. :)

[@AM-uo2kf]

@@zatramander i am incredibly pumped to play it, but i might wait till its abit cheaper haha in saying that though I did finish American nightmare yesterday and I’ve still got to play the AWE dlc for Control

[@TheSphereHunter]

Great interview. 🙌

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much for watching!! This means a lot! I'm a big fan of yours

[@ryuusai]

i have seen ilkka acting in some finnish series and he's AMAZING.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

That's wonderful! I will watch some soon

[@eduardoj.9646]

Brilliant interview, I think everything I wanted to ask Ilkka is in here! Hope to see more of him soon, either in future Alan Wake content or new projects, he's such a great actor

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Would absolutely love to see more of him

[@mxxj2]

Incredible interview, love it, knowing more about the process of making it just makes you appreciate the effort and love that has been put into the game!! Incredible, what a masterpiece!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Ya recording for the game is an interesting process. A process that I'm slowly liking it

[@faizanzubair8977]

Hearing Ilkka speak in the intro, he doesnt sound too different from Matthew Poretta's voice. I wonder what Ilkka would sound like trying to imitate Alan Wake's voice

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa he sounds amazing doesn't he?

[@alexharris3869]

Its so strange to hear a finnish person without the finnish accent 😂❤

[@FoxyGuyHere]

He has finnish accent

[@hawkins347]

​@@FoxyGuyHere The point is Ilkka's isn't as strong as it tends to be.

[@TheRealMystermaN]

as a Finn i can clearly hear the accent

[@BloodyBobJr]

Growing up around Finnish people and parents he definitely has one, but its alot less pronounced then say Sam Lake, who has a very Finnish accent. It really depends if you live in Finland your whole life or are a 2nd/3rd generation Fin living somewhere else

[@anthonyt1t5]

He doesnt have strong an accent as sam lake. But yes he does have a slight accent.

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Great interviews, matching hair helped too

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Haha not as good as him

[@MartinDef_]

Great conversation. Alan Wake 2 was such a mindblowing game!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching and yes it's def one of my fav games

[@raindrops6589]

Was too busy to watch the whole video so im so glad that i had the time to finish it , i really enjoyed every second and you were an excellent talker , thank you again and thank you llkka you are the best man 👍waiting for next , for more from sam and alan wake 3 😍 , hope to see it come true soon

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for deciding to watch it fully. I appreciate your words, you are too kind

[@scottish_guy5]

Ilkka did a great job and he absolutely deserves all compliments that are being said to him. thank you for this wonderful experience❤

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so for watching! This was a wonderful experience for me as well

[@ricky6584]

I wished you ask him how he felt while dancing the happy song in alan wake american nightmare 😂

[@Casteloplays]

Sam , Remedy, Mathew , Ilkka are such geniuses. Even The voice of mathew and ilkka are similar. A joy to play!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dlja_otdiha]

Thank you for this great interview! Ilkka is amazing! ❤️

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

He is so awesome!

[@mmg2218]

Amazing interview. Thank you so much.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much for watching!

[@teminator365]

The blend between live action and cinematic makes this game so damn unique. I can’t imagine a remedy game in the future without them

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

It definitely does. Something that Remedy excelled in with this game. Definitely in the future, there will be more of that however just like in this game, it was limited to Alan. I want the future games to also have limited scenes and also only have those scenes if that makes sense to the character

[@NeonBrocolli]

the fact that he got on all fours and made that decision right there and then paid off so well. really sold how unhinged Tom Zane was

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Right? Its so crazy that he made that decision while playing Alan Wake.

[@gone_polly]

Ilkka was born for that role. I think, if someone esle had got his place in 2010, we, maybe, would've not love that character. He did it in very particular way, just nailed it.❤❤❤❤

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

well he didn't voice the character, that was Matthew Porretta. Ilkka was the face and he did all the physical acting for the character

[@gone_polly]

@@BehindTheVoicePod , frankly, when i had writing my comment, not in the last place i thought exactly about his charismatic and personable appearence☺️🥰

[@gameredstarworld9956]

ILKKAVILLI IS A LEGENDARY ACTOR AND HIS PERFORMANCE AS ALAN WAKE WAS AMAZING AND SO CHARISMATIC HE IS OF COURSE THE BIG REASON I LOVE ALAN WAKE CHARACTER AND THIS FRENCHIES

[@andrewwitham8493]

The Alan Wake series is one of the rare few that had realses that are perfectly timed as they are. So much tech went into the second game and I'm here for it all. We Sing!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Oh yaaa its so amazing how much Alan Wake 2 was able to bring whether its visual or storytelling

[@tompadinho]

Illka VIlli was so good as both Wake and Zane. Just crazy good which made AW2 into a much better game than AW1.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Absolutely agree

[@st.992]

Thank you very much to the interviewer. It's so great to see that you have such a passion for video games.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching. I'm a big fan of games and I love sharing their stories.

[@ottohertteli]

Thank you Ilkka for your amazing work. Jatka samaa rataa, taivas on rajana!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@ottohertteli]

@@BehindTheVoicePod Of course! You have an amazing backlog of guests, I'm going to be listening more!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for having the interest on watching more!

[@ottohertteli]

​@@BehindTheVoicePod oh and you need to invite Matthew Porretta on the show too! Amazing role as Dr. Darling in Remedy's Control besides obviously being Wake's voice.

[@damaqe9887]

Great interview and conversation Abhi! Love your love towards the game and everything around it. It really shines through.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much for saying that. I'm just a fan of games and I love watching these stories come to life and also sharing stories of these wonderful actors who bring these characters to life

[@Pumpkinpie1980]

I am in love with this man! Just finished my second play through and truly amazing game and so so well done!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Oh wow that's wonderful. I hope you liked this conversation

[@AM-uo2kf]

I just finished Alan Wake 1 yesterday and I think I would’ve personally preferred a bit more live action segments. Ilkka looks so different in the few in it, saying that i just think he looks amazing with the long hair and beard. I’d love to see him in more things and any future Remedy projects.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Oh I'm excited for you to start this game. I think your mind will be blown away

[@kireinines]

Great interview! You were a kind and patient host and asked interesting questions :D Ilkka is so cool. I listened while putting together some Ikea furniture and it made the process way more relaxing, thanks haha

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

wow that's so awesome to hear. Thank you for your kind words and Ilkka is just amazing

[@bryguytyguy]

I wish there was a counter of how many times poor Ilkka had to do the dance

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

haha lol

[@mr.hashundredsofprivatepla3711]

This Ilkka Villi dude has really good English for a Finnish guy

[@GrimbornWolf]

Thank you for this great interview! I'm very happy for Ilkka and everyone involved in this amazing piece of art and hope they have all the success in the future!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so much for watching this interview!

[@luisrogelio98]

My biggest question was HOW?! did they film the Zane parts and Wow Ilkka gave it ALL to make those scenes, so much future thought and decision making

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Yaa it was so amazing listening to the process and how he would make certain decisions

[@GiorgiMamaladze]

Alan Wake 2 is one of the best games ive played. The musical part is...overwhelming.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Overwhelming in a good way?

[@GiorgiMamaladze]

@@BehindTheVoicePod exactly! Sorry for my bad english!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

@@GiorgiMamaladze no need to be sorry. It was not bad english.

[@rogueshadowunit4964]

Alan Wake II bonded gameplay to live action cutscenes more fluently than Quantum Break did. I loved Quantum Break so much and just knew I had to play the other Remedy Games. Definitely glad I did and I was so happy to be a fan and look forward to AW2’s release. I definitely didn’t expect that much live action and I was very happy with it.

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

That's so awesome to hear that you played the other Remedy games as well. They are amazing!!

[@Rampage-94]

Really interesting! I thought matt dubbing was the last step or the last stage of each scene. This is awesome Ilkka and matt are amazing 19:04

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Ilkka and Matt are truly amazing and its insane to see how the process actually is

[@TheGamersGrotto]

This was a fantastic interview! Thank you very much for sharing it with us.. and I have to agree 100% with you.. Alan Wake 2 was the perfect package with excellent writing, sound design, acting and gameplay that firmly made it my choice for Game Of The Year as well.. Happy gaming and continue to do what you do.. You rock! :)

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much for watching! It realy means a lot to me. Def one of the best horror games I've played which isn't really horror at the same time

[@AAAA_abcd]

The man has the best thousand-yard stare I've ever seen

[@JT5ingh]

It's nice to hear from Ilkka. Great interview it flew by

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

That is so cool to hear. Thank you so much!

[@dibrenn3432]

Woo! Great interview!

[@BehindTheVoicePod]

Thank you so very much!