A Conversation With Jonah Scott​

A conversation with Jonah Scott, the talented voice actor behind Dying Light 2's playable protagonist Aiden Caldwell. Hope you enjoy our chat. Shoutout to Joe Moss, George Ledoux, and Trendane Sparks.
Check out ‪@jonahscott5500‬ on KZbin and Twitter: / immrtransistor
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Acting
10:42 - Sound design
17:33 - Giving Aiden some personality
19:58 - Jonah's six-year journey as Aiden
26:40 - Getting in touch with Techland
29:13 - Jonah's first Techland Game (Dead Island)
30:44 - Favourite zombie games and movies
33:07 - Anime
35:04 - Aiden's original voice
37:47 - The new generation of voice actors
43:15 - Jonah's plan for a real zombie apocalypse
44:45 - Outro

[@ColossalKiwi]

Follow Jonah: twitter.com/ImMrTransistor 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Acting 10:42 - Sound design 17:33 - Giving Aiden some personality 19:58 - Jonah's six-year journey as Aiden 26:40 - Getting in touch with Techland 29:13 - Jonah's first Techland Game (Dead Island) 30:44 - Favourite zombie games and movies 33:07 - Anime 35:04 - Aiden's original voice 37:47 - The new generation of voice actors 43:15 - Jonah's plan for a real zombie apocalypse 44:45 - Outro

[@blazevoptixzz9748]

Jonah's voice is so smooth! Also now listening to him just makes me think that Aiden is talking

[@shane-is2gm]

I played the first dying light on mute because you were the dullest thing in the game such a bad voice acting job and a guarantee I'm going to be paying the second one on mute with subtitles

[@andrewa2266]

@@shane-is2gm U trippin

[@Alyrael]

@@shane-is2gm Jesus christ, do you eat unsalted potatoes too?

[@trickbaitman]

@@shane-is2gm The first dying light's protagonist doesn't even use the same voice actor, they sound somewhat similar but still.

[@Mothlocks]

@@shane-is2gm Jonah scott- Aiden Kyle crane- Roger Smith

[@metallicadylan123]

Truly like this voice actor .. can’t wait to play the game 😁

[@dudeadonaiski]

All jokes aside, I really like how Jonah's voice sounds similar to Craig's Crane voice but in his own charming way

[@lobaandrade7172]

Jonah was inspired by Titanfall 2. That is just perfect

[@Jacknox420]

I really like all the efforts he made especially the infected voice efforts. But I really can't wait to play as Aiden and enjoy the game he and Techland worked on.

[@thegamingfreak31]

So hyped for this game pre-ordered the ultimate version

[@lukeramos6546]

Same !!

[@magone8674]

legend

[@thebolis9985]

Too poor for that but managed to buy the normal version with college money😂

[@fave9535]

@@thebolis9985 bro I feel u, I am just as poor of a student as you

[@Alyrael]

Jonah switching to Aiden so naturally about 35 minutes in really took me surprise. It shouldn't have, considering he's been voicing Aiden for years, but it did. It sounds like him but doesn't, I love the way voice actors can utilize their voices so differently. It's really cool.

[@IlMemetor72]

He sounds SO SIMILAR to Roger Craig Smith it's so amazing

[@travax_2]

You probably don't know me as I usually don't comment, but it's so nice to see these videos coming out just before Dying Light 2 since I've been a subscriber since the Dead Island videos. Because of that, these videos feel really nostalgic, making me remember of the early Dying Light videos. I hope you continue to make videos and that your channel grows a lot in the upcoming days, you deserve it!

[@vanman_fr]

Literally just the other day I finished watching akudama drive and to day I Looked up Jonah Scott and find out that he voiced courier in the English dub which if you've never watched the show he's one of the main characters in the show. And it kind of blew my mind. If you happen to see this Jonah You did a great job with courier and I kind of feel bad I didn't recognize your voice.

[@scotxer9050]

Literally my new favourite voice actor. I have never seen this amount of raw passion and heart injected into a single video game charcter. Love you Jonah, you're genuinely amazing :3

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

"Why aren't you verified on Twitter?" "I don't fucking know". That's it, I'm sold. His explanation about his generation of actors is dead-on as far as I can tell.

[@xemmino588]

I hope kiwi gets more attention when Dying Light 2 comes out. I absolutely enjoy his content

[@TunableFall662]

I just finished the story of dl2 & Jonah was amazing. He really did bring Aiden to life and added to the some real emotion & gravity to the character. Very good voice actor. Really hope to keep seeing him in games

[@bobbyhamiltoniii4578]

I dabble in sound design, this man is now my favorite voice actor.

[@dragons_red]

Great interview. Thanks Jonah and Kiwi! Great news about Gamermom too, she deserves some recognition for the awesome job she does on the DL Reddit.

[@saikopomp]

You can hear his excitement and know the va is a gamer like us the joy of also working in it got his socks shook. 🔥🔥

[@TheSilver812]

Jonah's passion for his role as Aiden Caldwell reminds of the passion that Henry Cavill puts into being Geralt of Rivia. Both of them are extremely well fitted for their jobs and I'm sure that if Henry has shown it in The Witcher, Jonah will do it too in Dying Light 2. Damn this video made me even more hyped for the game (◠‿◠)

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Sooooo, whaddya think?

[@andrelucca3369]

This is phenomenal. A really great and personal interview with a very talented voice actor. Loved the insights both of you gave in relation to theater and art in general. Also the background footage is really relaxing. Thanks for that !

[@Jay-Smith-734]

Jonah scott inspired me, I hope one day I become a good voice actor like him.

[@DrunkGnu]

very lengthy video, let’s go!!! edit: bro and the mention of Roger’s work in Arcane?? Jonah is such a cool dude, big ups to him- we better see him more in videogames in the future.

[@cyanprince00]

There's a lot I got out of this! Thanks man, thanks Jonah Scott. DL2 is amazing and Colossal - I'll check out ur content! Also glad he mentioned uncharted. It's personally, the game/series that said "ok video games can have great acting" and also a cinematic experience. In an earlier lifetime it'd probably be Metal Gear but I'm a new born baby soo lmao.

[@GamerMom-1969]

Great Interview!! Jonah is the man😎

[@RedhoodBeyond]

Jonah is one of the actors who inspired me and Aiden is one of the highlights of DL 2

[@legitbenji9241]

Alway's supporting the community kiwi, Thanks for the interview with Jonah!!

[@wasteland_bandit0654]

I'm going to be listening to all little bits and pieces of the game

[@itnomadx7514]

He sounds so much like crane so much

[@raygamingchannel7667]

Finally a fresh new video content and not no re-upload gameplay and milking earned a sub

[@jacoblahaie8231]

i just hope dying light 2 is littered with easter eggs and secrets like dying light 1

[@jordonvazquez7620]

The New Troy Baker... In All Seriousness though he would be an amazing Hawkeye.

[@goodone8049]

this is awesome! Making me proud to be a kiwi keep up the awesome work bro 🤙🏻🇳🇿

[@destrokk]

jonah is probably a huge fan of the music because olivier works in wwise too. he's my favorite composer of all time.

[@rhnem]

I never got to play the first game in English, so I didn't experience Crane's English voice, but now, dying light 2 won't be voiced in Italian, so I really can't wait to experience the new story (ofc) and Aiden. I pre-ordered today, the day after my birthday. I haven't pre-ordered any game before this, and i pre-ordered the deluxe edition. That's how much I trust Techland

[@Samurix16]

Awesome

[@luissantiago5163]

Hype hype!

[@Derek_Plays.09]

Won’t get dying light 2 until march, but when it comes out I will watch the absolute f#%k out of it!

[@TheDementedRaven]

Hell yes!! 😊🖤🦇

[@lukeramos6546]

Amazing!!😌😊

[@lukeramos6546]

Can’t wait !!

[@Antonio59018]

It’s crazy how much he sounds like Crane, but also Miraj from Apex, and even Nathan Drake at times

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

I'm quite shocked to see people knocking the story and writing in Dying Light 2. Yes, some actors were not exactly Grade A performances, but they are typically side quest one-offs. Jonah's work in this game is nothing short of incredible. He has so many lines of dialogue and despite the ability to choose what he says and thinks at times, there's a personality there, there's a life prior to the game and his performance shows that character. Also, I don't think a single line misses. Dude nailed it, absolutely!

[@birdsamora9925]

Such a lad

[@saechaoboi416]

That thumbnail got me thinking of maybe having a Jonah Scott skin/outfit?

[@camjoziboy]

lit

[@rippedrandy9002]

I'm not going to be able to unhear legoshi while dropkicking someone into the damn stratosphere

[@andreastsorni723]

Saaaaame 🤣🤣

[@esc3954]

i remember this guy on JoJo's BA Golden Wind with the guys that could shrink people with tiny feet and I was looking for his voice since I knew I recognized it from something.

[@wwalton]

Oh Formmagio with uh Tiny Feet

[@esc3954]

@@wwalton yes formagio my beloved

[@esc3954]

@@wwalton and uh tiny feet a close second

[@wwalton]

@@esc3954 honestly I liked his character and his stand wasn't as bad as his peers? told him it was

[@ercolearmani6186]

I'm new to dying light but i swear i saw a skin with your name on it in game wow

[@dudeadonaiski]

Jonah is a Jonah!!! Bas luck is upon us!

[@dumbbuffoon7240]

I remember a far cry character Jason Brody sure he was also not as good as Geralt of rivia or aurther Morgan but he was a great character

[@sadedxramsey8307]

My guy cool asl no cap

[@dumbbuffoon7240]

I really liked Kyle for dl1 sure he was not even close to as good as Geralt of rivia or aurther Morgan he was still a great character

[@Revixy]

Yo ColossaiLKiwi. Could you send my regards to Jonah Scott and tell him to go watch: "Peninsula"? It's the direct sequel to "Train to Busan". Not a lot knows it exist since it doesn't have the Train to Busan title; it's a great movie and I highly recommend it. It's the least I can do in my position to show my gratitude for voicing Aiden, and honestly I couldn't imagine anyone else doing so. He fits perfectly into the role. Very nice interview you had with him; bring him on again sometime when the game has been out for a bit so you two can go into more spoiler stuff and talk about it and which spot was improvised and which were not, those kind of things are always fun to get an insight of. Good job!

[@donkaibs5515]

Train to busan is legendary but the follow up film yeah it was kinda cool but it didn’t live up to the hype from the first one they tried some resident evil type scripts which imo ruined the real gritty no hope feeling the first one gave. Personally I say don’t even waste your time on the next film keep the memory’s of the first one unless u just want to see another film with zombies in it

[@Revixy]

@@donkaibs5515 Already seen it and I loved it; so I guess it depends on how you view it.

[@novarawr6278]

Peninsula was ass, train to busan was way better

[@Revixy]

@@novarawr6278 Whatever you say man.

[@novarawr6278]

@@Revixy it was literally generic and shitty, with an ass plot

[@Larob95]

When I played the first time, I thought it was Roger Craig Smith

[@devinecummingsvoiceacting]

11:05 | 20:39 | lol 28:09 | 30:11 | lol 31:58 | lol I love this 40:54 | lol

[@fatmansimon3589]

bro just leaked "infected Aiden"

[@JudeTheYoutubePoopersubscribe]

He's talking about when your immunity is low he starts to sound infected

[@fatmansimon3589]

@@JudeTheKZbinPoopersubscribe I guess we will have to see

[@JustGaming24]

thats already confirmed from the gameplay and the trailers we have when his immunity is low he starts to growl and sound more infected

[@wwalton]

And some people are still gonna shit on his acting just like with Sam Witwer In Days Gone

[@Bugga-Ray-Dudley]

This guy is Willy in Attack on Titan idk how many people know this 😂

[@zackattack5414]

just a casual conversation lol

[@rapthewrapper5467]

Did he accidentally leak a mechanic at 15:18 ??

[@theoghudson8789]

What is his twich

[@Wheatt0]

No you're beautifu :)

[@PinkTeddyx]

Did he just throw out a random light attack

[@erinsarka2909]

I had to keep reminding myself that this is Jonah not aiden but seriously fan girling

[@RetroAngel13]

Why does he seem like he's Roger's Craig smiths twin like sounds very similar but slightly different

[@smoke12785]

is it just me or does he kinda sound like a younger version of Troy Baker?

[@D-N-0]

FUCK. now I'm not just sure dl2 will be perfect... i fucking KNOW it! With people like Jonah, there's no way dl2 isn't perfect.

[@Medwedius]

Many will not hear his voice in the game. The game is localized into other languages. It's a pity that Techland didn't show the localization voice actors.

[@Fearful_dweeb]

FEELS FUCKING WEIRD ITS LIKE UR TALKING TO AIDEN HIMSELF😂😂😂 that was weird asf

[@doctorharmassist6663]

I think Aiden looks too scary in the new dying light.

[@PawasTastic]

21:03 - booom!! And thank god it's not Ubisoft otherwise it'd just be a bland cookie cutter openworld game.

[@0NET0MB]

*f i s h b a t*