Meet Abubakar Salim, the man behind Bayek of Siwa

In this exclusive interview, actor Abubakar Salim talks about his experiences playing the role of Bayek of Siwa in Assassin's Creed Origins.
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[@rogeliocastillo-cuevas9562]

Bayek deserves a trilogy

[@jalenwoolfolk2131]

Mr.24 Right, they should make a sequel that leads to their deaths and then leave the game off with the new assassins

[@MSaleh-vy8rr]

Jalen Woolfolk Totally agree my man. Currently I'm hearing people saying that they want to see AC in Japan, like AC Dynasty, or AC Feudal Japan. But Ubisoft should wait for that later after they complete Bayek series.

[@doge2629]

Yes. I'm already a fan. Wish I get to play a trilogy.

[@pedrobatista5913]

I agree, and i hope I await the sequel to Aya's (Amunet) story in Rome.

[@hughjanus9489]

Mr.24 yes he does

[@tgrei4701]

“The guards here are vigilant”

[@lgchamp1999]

I feel like he’s gonna cringe a lot when Bayek says that

[@jcers]

“This place is heavily guarded”

[@ezopp5600]

TG Rei "hmm I shouldn't be seen in this area"

[@spartanmucho5950]

Dee Vee he never says that lol

[@nazmo1880]

" I should be courageous around here"

[@denisherlock3023]

Ubisoft has done really well in creating some of the great main characters in Assassin's Creed. Bayek is definitely one of my favorite

[@ronniedenig9994]

Conor kenway:)

[@ozpinoy]

I hope they flesh out both aya and bayek, similarly to Ezio.

[@ozpinoy]

I'm Josh same man.

[@mavrayne]

Ikr ! Having played them all many times over, Bayek is definitely in my top 5 now. 108 hours with him & Aya, well spent !

[@sivert1216]

I don't know man, i feel i just can't connect with Bayek like some of the other protagonists like Ezio and Altair. With them i genuinely cared what would happen in the story, but with Bayek i feel like i couldn't care less.

[@lemongrinder2309]

I fucking love his voice, it goes so well with Bayek and it sounds great

[@vishnuthulasidharan4225]

and that accent

[@OptimumSmiley]

So much respect for actually playing the games

[@eidorianeagle5806]

OptimumSmiley you really think he played it? Most of the time they are paid to say that, it makes people more excited, obviously

[@memecliparchives2254]

Eidorian Eagle why the doubt?

[@spartanmucho5950]

Eidorian Eagle you assuming that is ironic to the question you asked OptimumSmiley

[@beastvader]

Eidorian Eagle He took part in an AMA on Reddit and you could tell he's a big fan of Assassin's Creed

[@pas5294]

OptimumSmiley he did not played it he actually said in a video with a youtuber that he played it a bit and that hes trash at the game

[@ahmedwarsame8608]

thank for you being the actor of bayek you so cool

[@yaswantha.1468]

wow! 1.2K likes no comments

[@brightblackgrouse6236]

bayek is fucking badass

[@alekspank5679]

White Steve Harvey welcome to family feud everybody this is ya host, White Steve Harvey

[@brightblackgrouse6236]

Ben Dover yesir

[@nonymous590]

Roses Of Time Early Egyptians were black African and later became mixed

[@maggintons]

I Know right.. By the end of the game hes Egyptian Kenshiro.

[@exceptionalx2288]

maggintons abubaker is amazing voice actor

[@teammmx]

He made a mistake in the beginning. His name is Bayek of Siwa and he plays Abubakar Salim in this interview

[@jvaughn1945]

Holy shit i never noticed that

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

Alexios is older.

[@manuelalves1951]

@@jameswatsonatheistgamer fuck off

[@Iampeeb]

When?

[@thisisafalseaccount105]

Manuel Alves why?

[@filipepaiva6545]

Damn they hit the nail on the head when they picked this guy. What a voice!

[@jasnotta519]

Oh shit man, this dude is awesome!!

[@torpedex4600]

he seems really genuine i like him

[@bjuny6481]

r4wn4k it’s not because he has a foreign name and that he’s black, that he’s muslim?

[@torpedex4600]

Bjuny i think hes making a funny

[@bjuny6481]

Torpedex oh ok

[@yourijevriend730]

I love personality off this kinda people. Dont look at the outside, the world is already full of judgement

[@juniormafra30]

Abubakar Salim is a nice guy, even on Twitter answering kind all of the AC fans. Bayek, so far, is one of the best characters of AC.

[@joejacobkunju5221]

You can't say best , you can say on of the best characters

[@kthen6037]

Altaïr well it's an opinion so yes they can.

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

That would be Edward Kenway.

[@juniormafra30]

James Watson Atheist Gamer in your wildest dreams

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

@@juniormafra30 Not really. AC BF is the best game and EK is the best assassin. Bayek is okay. Now settle down. Can't have you crying like a wounded female.

[@kadartcostumes9842]

That man seems so likeable somehow :DD !!!

[@BryMakesArt]

KADArt Cosplay because of his amazing voice and nice tone

[@ophbmystik]

The boyega of assassins creed

[@MuhammadAbdullah-ep1jw]

Because he's muslim

[@tsumm9951]

So true

[@Theaterfreak]

It's because he's naturally very warm and congenial, very smiley. He's also a gem on Twitter, always interacts with fans which is great.

[@Danymok]

This man made one of the best performances in video game history in my opinion.

[@archiermanilo23]

I really love Bayak as a character, he's badass but also pretty sweet when he needs to be. The fact it was his first time voice acting as well, that's really impressive, people like Peter Dinklage and Patrick Stewart couldn't even manage it on their first time.

[@adolfhitler1309]

His voice acting is superb and the game itself is the best Assassin's Creed yet, imo.

[@toxendon]

Alivewarrior "Zis is ze best game I have ever played! I have been exploring tombs while listening to Wagner for hourz! I wish co-op exzisted so I could play with Goebbels!" - Hitler

[@adolfhitler1309]

Eratosthenes Lmao

[@istealurgf]

Adolf Hitler You mean the best game of whole assasins creed history?For me this would be the 5th.

[@Sir_Catnip]

Donald.J.Trump Spiderman nah this ones the best by far

[@istealurgf]

Sir Babz Thats couse you didnt play the ac franchise from the beginning.This one isnt the best.Second graphics wise though.

[@thegrayyernaut]

Say what you want, but Bayek of Siwa is the kindest god damn assassin in any of the Assassin's Creed games. His kindness is so wholesome, heart-warming, and he radiates it everywhere he goes.

[@benji9469]

#Thisismybayek

[@tangytan1990]

AC GAMER old now he is my Bayek 👏🚽

[@alexlanderos102]

Next assassins creed #Not my bayek

[@goldy3802]

Fishy?

[@bungiesblueflames]

Merga Lewdon Nah, LongEaredFox

[@Jayden-kc9sf]

Bungie's Blue Flames what about lazerzz???

[@travelandwatchcouple]

His voice is so mature and pure, I can understand how they hired him.

[@levirodriguez7960]

Please make a trilogy with him!

[@grumpymonk824]

Levi Rodríguez the ps5 now available, pre-order and get a free copy of assassins creed: the bayek trilogy (or quadrilogy)

[@yurichtube4915]

Levi Rodríguez it will

[@malikraja1365]

Levi Rodríguez no thanks

[@oijosuke9879]

Yes

[@logananderson7728]

YESSSSS

[@Salaclubprez]

I think my favourite part of Bayek was that he’s actually a pretty fun character. I thought he was going to be super boring but he’s actually really likeable. He jokes he’s happy he bangs his wife. Which I find so funny because out of all the Assassins Creed protagonists he has the most reason to be an asshole. I won’t spoil why for people who haven’t played the game but believe there is reason for him to be a totally one dimensional character but he’s not.

[@Eldritch_O66]

TheDovaKing Bro, that broke my heart. And those people responsible got what they deserved. One of the best AC games by far.

[@FuckdasketsHOPassass]

He's the best character since Ezio

[@holysmokezofficialyoutube6898]

He was a man who lost great love felt great pain harbored great hate but always had hope and never lost faith he had probably one of the worst destinies in ac but he never lost his way

[@ITHADchannel]

Omg, Bayek exists!

[@KuramaTV90]

Dude's a cool man, he seems so grounded. Excited to play this game! I ADORE Egypt and its history and all.

[@jesustj1]

Bayek came to me in a time where I needed spiritual guide and council. My life is currently going nowhere and I'm having a difficult time finding myself. Bayek is a character that represents the dude I want to be: wise, funny, good looking, strong, ripped, someone who actually believes in something with a responsability that exceeds his personal desires and interests (being a medjay) and obviously, a fantastic fighter. Because of Bayek, I am not lost in the world anymore, at least, I have a starting point of what the man I want to become looks, act and live like. Thank you so much to everyone of you who was involved in the creation of this great character.

[@johnnyboy2411]

Anyone difficulty in life can be overcome through force of will. Good luck brother

[@jesustj1]

@@johnnyboy2411 I appreciate your kind words.

[@Ezio999Auditore]

Good Lord touch sand.

[@aidildew1957]

his voice is damn cool

[@naderabdullah8569]

Who else is loving the game so far?

[@pietroportone6324]

IronJaj Best ac since 2 gameplay is near perfect, and another thing I don't know why people say that the story should've been the most epic, while I disagree. Its like saying that you have a all out epic war that lasts for 3 chapters and the rest of the book is just chill. Same thing here, how are you supposed to make the most epic ac game from the literal Origins of the Brotherhood.

[@vrgadin]

Bayek is by far my favorite. Iv never been so wrapped up in him and I'm lvl 32 40 hours in

[@SerpentLord999]

Same here but level 34

[@Shayed07121997]

im lvl 40, 43 hours played.. i finished the main story today and im really sad that its over.. i think about 100%ing this game

[@jimmoriarty622]

I'm 34 in 35 hours 🥶

[@SabatSch95]

This is honestly one of my favorite Assassin in the entire franchise. I realize that Ezio is still, and will always be the quintessential Assassin for most fans, and while I do love Ezio, I just couldn't really relate to the guy. Ezio is a charmer, ladiesman, etc... I like that about the character, but that's just not me. With Bayek, he's more serious and stoic than Ezio, but he's not as monotone, naive and borderline annoying like Connor. He seeks revenge and has a dark side, but he's still able to enjoy the little things and has a sense of optimism and honor. To me personally, that's far more relatable than Ezio. My favorite assassins will always be Ezio and Edward... but Bayek definitely up there standing next to those characters as one of the best in the franchise. Bayek is basically what Connor should have been.

[@eatyournugget2070]

Edward kenway is still my fav main character of AC

[@markwhitaker574]

Bayek looks the most like me out of all the assassins 😏 but he's also got a mysterious quality that pretty boy ezio did not have. I didn't like exit at all lol

[@stef-mad676]

+MG1995 Holy shit i was thinking the same about Bayke as a better version of Connor whnever i play Origins.

[@naderabdullah8569]

But I can’t imagine Connor making the kind of jokes bayek does in the game. I think the reason Connor was so boring is because he suffered from a tragedy at a very young age. Bayek faced a tragedy while he was much older. It is easier for bayek as he was wiser than Connor at the time of their tragedies.

[@SabatSch95]

Which is okay, but Connor was also just boring personality wise and he had no depth whatsoever. He was naive, dumb and frankly, not likable.

[@Mireiabalaguer]

He'll be able to play with himself hehe

[@NoypiTexan]

Amidala92 ohhh shushhh 😂

[@satyaanshary3281]

Naw that sounds wrong 😂

[@tjmmatthews2930]

that’s sounds nasty if your mind is in the gutter

[@ThaShiznit1986]

Amidala92 BET he has a lot to play with, too.. 😉

[@Max-dv2rj]

Stahp

[@ExperimentalDude]

I said it after I finished AC: Origins and will keep saying it until the end of times: Bayek, for me, is up there with Ezio regarding development, emotions, reactions, just about everything. He feels ALIVE, like an actual person on a journey of revenge and regreting each step even tho he cant and dont want to stop. It is just as Abubakar Salim said it, Bayek is about internal change and emotional struggle and personal redemption, instead of shaping the world from the shadows as a killing machine with no feelins and goals in mind. Bayek actually feels like a deeply troubled human being and i fucking applaud everyone involved in the game.

[@SuperSaiyan3985]

This guy really knows his stuff - a TRUE AC fan, awesome to see him contributing to the franchise in such an incredible way. Also, the freak?! He has to wait till launch? He played the main character dammit he should be getting the game early!

[@memecliparchives2254]

Well late but Ubisoft can't really risk any more leaks. Tbf Part 1 of AC Odessey is already leaked.

[@tombambo9435]

The thing I like about Bayek is that he isn't "untouchable." Like, tough guys can give him a problem and he has to work with his strengths and weaknesses to succeed. Like in the cinematic trailer when he gets knocked down but uses the bow with his feet to shoot a guy. It was like "oh snap, an assassin getting hit?!?" It humanizes him instead of idealizing and it makes it so much more intimate of a story and character.

[@Josh-kt6jh]

I am so fucking hyped Edit: holy shit thanks for the likes

[@BlackHermit]

Same here! Greetings from Sweden!

[@erik19882010]

Black Hermit I'm also Swedish. I have pre orded the game.

[@tvg8666]

Erik Gustafsson not smart.

[@erik19882010]

Tom van Giessen It's a great game

[@Josh-kt6jh]

Black Hermit greetings from England 🙂

[@seandowling5918]

He has a damn sexy voice

[@richellemigby]

Sean Dowling ikr 😻

[@lordofflies4873]

agreed!

[@trill4897]

Sean Dowling nah nigga you gay

[@seandowling5918]

👍

[@seandowling5918]

Fraggot 911 nah man you're just child. Do I have to say again. Im not attracted to men just because I say a another male has a sexy voice dont make me attracted to him I just said I liked his voice because it's suits the character and the guy is pretty cool. And I like his personality he's a pretty cool guy. You're just a child.

[@farspear414]

This might have actually won me over.

[@camgallegos1509]

Best Assassin's Creed voice actor ever!!!

[@marksgames11]

Ugh... I just love to see the amount of passion that the team has for this game. Even Abubakar... He's SO hyped for the game! :D

[@TonyAran]

Damn Bayek does a good job voicing this dude

[@mareo187]

Bayek/Salim need to star on more games, to this is the best AC game yet

[@ddddavyy8383]

Who's here after finding the letter form Bayek to Aya in Valhalla? I wept when I heard his voice again

[@zaidkhan857]

Bayek the Badass

[@thenovicewhispers]

this was his first game?? he knocked that performance out of the park!

[@Wayn3z]

Ive played all the ac games and origins is def the best so far

[@georgemendoza257]

leekdasavv Gaming. Yes gameplay wise I live all the RPG elements Incorporated

[@Christian-oi7sd]

Yeah origins blew all the other ones away

[@jalenwoolfolk2131]

I can't remember the previous games but I liked this one, the side quests were just annoying though, the main quests were interesting

[@isla2202]

nope

[@-keiskx1774]

@@jalenwoolfolk2131 did every single side quests and I loved them

[@LlamaDrama142]

Love his intensity behind his voice. Was not disappointed with the new assassins creed at all. Great job!

[@jamiestewart1203]

That dude seems so great. So nice to see the actors of the game not only loving the way games are interactive story's but that they can't wait to play the game themselves. I hope he gets more roles in video games.

[@luckyspray]

He does a remarkable job at expressing Bayek's feelings, powerful input. One of the best acting voices i've ever heard.

[@anntares172]

His voice acting is superb! Bayek feels so alive thanks to his acting.

[@Mr.Os1]

The Best assassin's Creed voice actor.

[@RogueAssassin]

We need more from Bayek

[@Kryptix0III]

Won't happen this year, the origins team is working on assassin's Creed Ragnarok, so we may have to wait till' 2022 or 2023 for a Bayek sequel...

[@RogueAssassin]

@Cryptic Scope I know

[@yaizen5452]

Cryptic Scope yeah ragnarok...

[@OblitusAquila]

This guy really made the character, Bayek has to be one of the most human characters in the series, he portrays so many emotions and beliefs and its all thanks to this guy!

[@YetiCoolBrother]

Ubisoft, whatever y'all paying this man DOUBLE IT

[@mbahdota2717]

I remember when he said "SHADYA"

[@AGoodJoe]

This is the coolest most detailed game I have played in a while. Everything about it has keep me immersed. Just brilliant. You really care about him. This guy is the best character.

[@rshear618]

Abubakar made bayek one of the most memorable and likable characters in video game history imo.

[@hassanbadawy5816]

From an egyptian AC fan i have to say that this is the greatest AC game i had played, from heart a big thanks for the game crew.

[@Danturn98]

I was up and down about this one but humm he might of just won me over

[@moniquej2997]

DANIELTURNERVLOGS *might have

[@Danturn98]

I liked ac unity had a good concept hope this one has to

[@EIbereth]

Bayek deserves a trilogy!!! I love so much his voice that when I heard it in the 15 years trailer celebration I just broke in tears back then. Same when he talks about the Codex in Valhalla. ❤❤❤

[@jinhunterslay1638]

Not trying to hate on Eivor's voice actor or AC Valhalla...but nothing can ever top Abubakar's performance as Bayek

[@Kilooma]

Facts, honestly I think Bayek has the best VA out of any protagonist from UBISOFT

[@mrsgamer9218]

Love you man! You are an amazing Bayek!

Abubakar is seems like such a nice and sweet guy. ^^ I am proud to see him be Bayek. Hearing him talk about his experience and everything, shows me that he definitely deserved the role of Bayek and so far in the game he is one of the best AC main character voice actors to date imho. ^^

[@mrnobody8941]

Please...make a sequel with Bayek

[@alexdame1805]

Bayek is my new favorite character

[@tiromandal6399]

Dude did a god tier performance for Bayek! The range of emotions in his voice was making me get goosebumps often! Dude is beyond talented! Definitely the best VA in the entire series handsdown! The 2nd would probably be the VA of Edward Kenway.

[@MrHungryforbeats]

I love this guy’s voice so much, i was really glad to see him in that new ridley scott tv show he deserves it!

[@pataayka8860]

That's Bayek playing as Abubakar Salim

[@danielandres1579]

Seems like a chill dude

[@saraya2043]

This was so wholesome

[@louie_4266]

Came back to life and did the best you could, mate. You smashed it.

[@roberto8645]

I'm excited even more now because of this.

[@MultiSciGeek]

The team did a great job! One of the best voice acting ever

[@LookAtThatBugger]

Bayek is my favorite!! He really loves his people.

[@SuuzieQ]

Not only did the motion capture, but also his face looks exactly like Bayek

[@nonymous590]

sami sami If this guy is black then so is bayek since technically they're both brown (or black) like the original egyptians

[@fml8015]

egyptians are more closer to the Israelites then blacks imbecile

[@fml8015]

the voice actor for aya is white does that make her white as well? your statement is invalid

[@nonymous590]

sami sami Nah they were black You go read some

[@NexGenTek]

sami sami Israelites are black at least the real ones and Egyptions were black face it

[@HZR-mx2xo]

Love his voice. It's perfect for Bayek.

[@yeaboiii3057]

He did so well, in some cutscenes where Bayek is angry or upset, you can hear the voice crack in raw emotion. Incredible

[@UchuuYumemi]

I hope they add connor's outfit. I really love that character.

[@SYSTEM-dl2wj]

from what i've seen they didn't.There are only 2 legacy outfits as of know at least

[@UchuuYumemi]

Nosferatu Man, that will really upset me if they dont.

[@vanjatanevski962]

Why would you want a colonial outfit in the ancient egypt time?

[@MrMrbenjit]

Vanja Tanevski why do people say this? In AC Syndicate you could have ezios and altiars. In AC revaluations you could be freakin Desmond!. I want to play through all the outfits it’s just fun to see what they look like on other characters and how much better they look in a new game. I don’t care about time periods. The one I’ve always worn is Altairs and I’m pretty sure they haven’t added that one in.

[@SYSTEM-dl2wj]

they've added altair's robes and ezio's outfit from brotherhood

[@CarlJohnson-cd6vg]

One Of The Iconic Antagonist After Ezio and Altair !

[@daansmeets441]

I hope he's in a studio right know for a sequel to ac origins

[@madjazza4098]

I love what they have done with this amazing game. I love this series so much and Bayek is definitely top 5 of all time and I love how he said " We are no longer Medjay, we are Assassin's. Wonder if he says that in the DLC as he didn't say it in game.

[@LostSpaceGuy]

Bayek is my favorite Assassin

[@vicou2029]

His voice is insane! Thanks for the video

[@donjoel6754]

Let me just say sir. Thank you so much for lending your amazing voice and passion into this character. I have enjoyed the Assassins Creed: Origins story and thanks to you.

[@joshuamorton1560]

This man was fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. My new favorite assassins just barely following Ezio.

[@agraciotti]

Ubisoft finally nailed it this time. Not only the game is great, but it also has many bold choices, like the effort to create non-cliche and diverse characters, racially, ethnically or sexually. NOt to mention they hired this guy! Best voice ever!

[@daniellagant3891]

Favorite VO actor ever. This guy won me over and I am having SO much fun playing as Bayek. Thank you Abubakar Salim.

[@heiditoth3905]

This guy made me cry his acting is brilliant

[@ogystorm]

Hello fellow assassin's

[@FlasRoose]

Blue hawk I'm a Templar but hi

[@MrEmmanueltorres1]

Blue hawk nothing is true, everything is permitted

[@ike4558]

Bye

[@lucyfloyd16]

Well hello there 😁

[@johnnyhutchcraft5223]

@@FlasRoose after playing assassins creed rogue ive been rethinking who is better and I'm leaning towards the templars

[@lanagievski1540]

He did a fantastic job Such a fantastic character

[@sethycraigbonser7208]

His voice is amazing, even when he's not playing bayek

[@shadowofdread7018]

It astounds me that this was the first time he ever did animation/video games. He is fantastic as Bayek. The raw emotion he shows is amazing and he deserves an award.

[@NewYorkGiantsBlood]

This may be a game I may not ever sell. Its a true beauty.

[@brotha4luvin]

All AC games are good but Origins is my favorite hands down and this man's voice is awesome as Bayek. I really felt every emotion in his voice was portrayed perfectly. 😍😍🤗🤗

[@denji5368]

Yeah he was so intense

[@brotha4luvin]

@@denji5368 very intense and lets not forget about Senu. I really love how they did this game with the eagle.

[@TheIrbe]

I have to admin that Bayek became my favorite assassin, he's the best character and was capable of showing all kind of emotions, anger, friendship, love, hate, relaxation, everything. I always like how he would change one second from being all serious to be playful with children, all those emotions could be seen through his voice which is thankfully to this great voice actor, nice job. Bayek of Siwa is the best.

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

Incredible actor, he’s able to put genuine emotion into every word

[@aleefmohammed244]

His voice is fucking amazing .

[@mastergamer132e4]

This guy saved the fucking series, Bayek is the only character that is comparable to Ezio, If he gets another game then He actually might be as good as Ezio.

[@themustafagoldenboy9008]

This guy is talented. He deserves another run as Bayek in a future sequel.

[@MYTMIC]

Finally getting around to playing it, love it so far

[@Zaddy_Zayn.]

He also look like bayek

[@Scorpwind]

Only about 9-16 hours until it arrives! Finally!

[@saifyak191]

Can't imagine Bayek with any other voice now.

[@_alexxon]

This man is Bayek himself! I love his action and voice!!