Michael's Voice Actor Reacts to GTA V

Get ready for an exclusive journey into the iconic world of Grand Theft Auto V as Ned Luke, the legendary voice behind Michael De Santa, takes center stage in this episode of Experts React! Dive deep into the intricate narrative of GTA V as Ned shares his insights, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories that bring the game's gripping storyline to life. From high-stakes heists to complex relationships, Ned Luke provides a unique perspective on the character development and the challenges of voicing one of gaming's most memorable protagonists.
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Join us as we explore the immersive world of Los Santos through the eyes of the man who gave Michael De Santa his voice, shedding light on the creative process that made GTA V a masterpiece. Ned Luke's expertise and passion for the project shine through as he delves into the nuances of creating an authentic and compelling character within the vast open world of Grand Theft Auto V. Get ready to experience the game like never before as Ned Luke takes you on a captivating journey through the making of this groundbreaking title.
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Michael REACTS to GTA V Story
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[@livinlikelevii3314]

Really like how ned Luke takes pride in such a legendary role. He’ll forever be remembered by this generation because of Micheal.

[@acecashman1237]

Him and Shawn. Steve is the only one who has turned sour by being known as Trevor and is just straight up disrespectful to fans. It's to the point where Shawn himself called out Steve hard when asked in an interview about his behavior. Went as far as to say while Steve was already acting before, he was ultimately a nobody before GTA V and it's shitty how ungrateful and rude he's become.

[@PauloHernandezXD]

Yep. Unlike other guys who are angry that they’re “mistaken” for “a cartoon! Agh!!!”

[@erso_returned2530]

@@PauloHernandezXD Other guys???

[@juxtaposedlime2734]

​@@acecashman1237 Ned said that it's because people would see Steve in public and ask him to say some profane shit Trevor would say. Steve is not the type of person to be comfortable cussing out someone in public, even with the other person's consent. Imagine having people ask you to scream obscenities at them CONSTANTLY.

[@virakso75]

​@@juxtaposedlime2734 From what i've seen basically all of his acting roles are him playing characters that are very similar to Trevor, weird unhinged characters that swear and yell a lot so if he doesnt like being associated for playing those type of characters maybe he should start playing different kind of characters lol

[@EyedOmally]

He's not just the voice actor. He does the performance capture as well. Should be acknowledged.

[@bachiak1]

Ned is micheal period

[@Stefanonimo]

Some people still think that this kind of games are animated by hand lmao

[@habbo159]

he's pretty much just acting

[@Shockxv]

@@Stefanonimothey are, but the motion capture helps tremendously to get realistic smooth movement. every character animation in the game is probably motion capture in one way or another.

[@Mutantgamer]

Ned has said he doesn’t mind being called a voice actor since he also did a lot of voice work in the booth for Michael.

[@dasnenntmangaming5460]

I love that Ned Luke still knows his script by heart after 10 years.

[@TakiHero]

because he always plays it lol

[@gownerjones1450]

He plays the game nearly every day, the man's a massive fan of GTA V.

[@NikoCigoj]

I think at this point, we all know the whole gta5 script by heart

[@nickkyy3383]

Its been definitely more then ten years buddy

[@aliencafe]

@@nickkyy3383 Game came out in Sept 2013, pretty sure that's ten years

[@justvincent3422]

"You forget a thousand things everyday,you make sure this is one 'em." Never gets old.

[@darkwolfthegod]

This phrase gives me goosebumps

[@leonardodavid4670]

@@darkwolfthegod yep

[@Singurarity88]

@darkwolfthegod Sir, you never had a goose in your life, it seems.

[@EternalNightingale]

It’s funny how Ned actually hates that line😂

[@ardibetrayal3493]

And Michael should hate that line too xD Trevor came at him because that line xD

[@RealTalkAlexV]

Ned - “I like playing with myself” 😅

[@samchongjingxian2811]

just like Deadpool...XD, I am touching myself tonight

[@roxydzey]

that he plays his character the most and doesnt like Trevor - thats such a Michael thing to say 😂

[@arrasogeral5005]

"I don't like playing with Trevor" lmao

[@Luka2000_]

Ned is such a cool guy. He still loves and respects all the fans even after 10 years

[@ghosthood7294]

I always respect him

[@computronium8]

He’s really a big fan of his work, unlike other actors

[@RBVJnt]

​@@computronium8unlike Trevor's actor lol

[@SeaGrape1]

@@computronium8 and thats so good too

[@ALLAHFOLLOWER315]

​@@RBVJnt bullshit

[@Legacy2nd]

Ned isnt just Michael in the game he is Michael in real life too.

[@erso_returned2530]

You see him robbing banks? In real life? Didn't also know he has some psychopath friend.

[@Leith_Crowther]

⁠@@erso_returned2530Can you prove he isn’t a psychopathic robber?

[@erso_returned2530]

@@Leith_Crowther Can you prove he is?

[@NoNameforreal]

@@erso_returned2530can yoy prove he isnt?

[@virakso75]

Is that really a compliment lol, Michael was like basically the main bad guy in the game lmao

[@CometSamurai]

As much as I love Trevor it has to be said Michael has to be the most iconic character of GTA V Ned really went above and beyond with his acting he really sold that character to a T

[@10sansari]

Franklin is just... there 😂

[@RainJamba]

@@10sansari thats not fair, franklin is a well written character and the actor did a great performance. he just feels sort of drowned out by all the backstory around michal sometimes.

[@Jeremy252]

I mean no, Trevor is easily the most iconic character. It's not even really up for debate. That's why people typically spend more time playing with him than anyone else. I'm not saying he's BETTER. But he's obviously the most popular of the three main characters.

[@BrainMeltGaming]

​@@10sansarithe game is about him making it out of poverty and getting successful bruh, sure you have Mike and Trev constantly almost killing each other but it's centered around him

[@EternalNightingale]

Nah definitely Trevor is the most iconic GTA 5 character ever and gta character , anyone who thinks “gta” Trevor probably comes to mind first more than CJ

[@ekerdaur]

ned really talks like that one friend who is really excited of what he is about to tell you, also love how he talks about hidden animations and his lines

[@DonisGP]

Ned is such a cool down to earth dude! Couldn't see anyone else portraying Michael! 💚

[@phillip2440]

U forgot this 💙2024 I can't wait radio wheel never gets old with Michael they forgot bullet time 🥶

[@crackhair3998]

whoever swatted this dude deserves 500 lashes minimum, the dude loves his job, loves his fans and does it all with so much passion he's one of the nicest dudes in the industry

[@GameOver-nm2us]

Damn, being still this passionate and excited about his role alongside his fans even after being swatted. That man has a pure heart

[@RubyBlueUwU]

Even if he was an asshole it’d be inexcusable, but you can’t even fathom what someone’s motivation would be, this guy is just chill.

[@xXxMrRazorxXx]

Exactly!! But he isn't as bothered or bitter about it because he's aware there's a lot of people that love and support him all the time. Have done so for years! I guess that's what gives him the strenght and hope?? 😊

[@_l3m35_]

Ned went from “I won't do it” (initial reaction when his agent told him about acting in a video game) to doing it for 11 years. Crazy life turnarounds.

[@mac2312]

Love that Ned owns the role. Reminds me of Mark Hamill if Luke was a homicidal depressed sociopath

[@ShadowJCreed]

Well Mark did play the Joker for years which does fit that description

[@lynchmaleideal]

On a sidenote: Mark Hamil in a GTA game would be great

[@dynamitebn5710]

He played Majima in English dub of the first Yakuza.

[@iSuckAtGamesGG]

yeah unlike Trevor's actor

[@sIsReal]

You can just tell he loved working on this game. Rockstar should put him in other games.

[@B1FFCO]

Rockstar hasnt made a new game since 2018😂😂

[@tonks9462]

​@@B1FFCOquality over quantity

[@nZeLiA]

@@tonks9462 exactly. once released it came as a legendary tho, the GOATS

[@ItsN0TJames]

I always like to play with myself -Ned Luke ( 1:17 )

[@Kamil_Srnka]

Lmao😭

[@jaysen2569]

💀💀💀💀

[@deptusmechanikus7362]

I think the reason Ned felt so uncomfortable with "1000 things" line is because it's not actually Michael's line. It's a quote from a movie that he says because it makes him feel like an action hero when he robs and kills people.

[@GameOver-nm2us]

That's hilarious, he's like a little kid copying his favorite superhero

[@vreikezen8268]

I think solomon actually says that line when you call him randomly

[@uncommon_shadow2742]

Fun fact for the 10th anniversary for GTA V Ned Luke is doing a let's play of GTA V right now and the best part is that he is live streaming it as we speak, This is more of a thank you to the GTA community.

[@homedepotindustrialfan936]

The “pal” at the end of the first half of Michael’s parting phrase to a surviving heist victim really does make it work. Without it the two sentences are too uniform and blocky, so it rounds it off and adds a little humanity back into to an otherwise cold line with an implicit threat.

[@DropsOfMars]

Ned doesn't realize how genius it was that when Trevor shows up he tries to protect Jimmy-- it shows that the whole game, there IS a good father somewhere deep in there, and we get to see that come out later in the game. It becomes a brilliant bit of foreshadowing while also showing that even if the kids and Amanda don't realize it, and even if he's really bad at showing it, he does cares about them. Great choice in that scene.

[@mattmark94]

Nailed it. I always thought that is was part of the script. Always appreciated that little moment because it proves that Micheal does really care about his family.

[@KingK2205]

Ned Luke is one of my favorite actors for sure! What a legendary man he is.

[@cactus_aimbot]

I met Ned Luke in person back in 2016 and I just wanna say how amazing in person he was. One of the most nicest voice actors in the gaming community. Same thing for Shawn and Steven Ogg.

[@sethv5273]

one of my favourite lines from micheal is when theyre doing the madrazo mission trevor goes "you dont get a wife like that without being rich and an asshole right?" and micheal just goes "The fuck?"

[@jacrispyofficial98]

7:35 😂😂😂😂 Trevor saying the "C Word" being censored by squeak toy sounds had Me dying of laughter 😂😂😂😂

[@FunnycatBUH]

I like how he's praising other actors too, what a cool dude

[@veyron8528]

I like when Trevor kidnapped her and Michael says OH NO

[@polskabalaclava]

He turned Italian for a second with the way he said “OH NO”

[@gabrielpalacios624]

OH NOOO 🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@aids3095]

Ned looking good he’s definitely in his golden age and I’m so glad he loves the work he did and is so proud when he hears his lines

[@FazoClips]

"i dont like playing as trever" i know what choice he made at the end. 💀

[@rafaelrios3376]

He confirmed it too

[@CompositeCreativity]

He has confirmed as much in multiple interviews and conventions too.

[@EternalNightingale]

I mean A is the only logical choice Ned and solo both chose A first playthrough, even more so how Ned explained it and why it makes most sense from the characters perspectives, A is my head canon now

[@AkimM751]

​@@EternalNightingalegay

[@johnmielvital8974]

​@@AkimM751lol

[@QTG128]

Finished GTA V couple weeks ago. This game is amazing

[@TanakaSigauke]

U had 10 years lmao

[@QTG128]

@@TanakaSigauke growing up i never played GTA V, i always thought that SanAndreas was better. But after i bought GTA V earlier this month, i've decided to play it. Its better than i expected So yeah, i'm a bit late to the party lmao

[@-cvq]

nice

[@SLIVER-MACE]

Same I completed gta 5 last all week.and I never a. Console to play gta 5 and luckily I manged to buy myself a console and I borrowed my friends gta 5 disc​@@QTG128

[@Keemochi420]

@@QTG128 oh boi ngl I wish I was you like playing the game for the first time. back when it first release graphics to me was already amazing for 360 and ps3. but now its on steroids

[@TpkLAC]

In the scene where T kidnaps the wife, when he opens up the boot (trunk) and Michael goes "Aww NO" cracks me up everytime 🤣

[@Just4gmerstube]

I really enjoy how Ned gets into his character in interviews, Ned is one of the only actors I have seen who really seems to enjoy his work. GTA V came out many many years back and Ned still loves to talk about his role and I just love that.

[@wb6162]

Ned has such a great voice. I wonder if he does audiobooks? He could make a hell of a living just doing those.

[@cesasilva8478]

true man

[@DGAMING.1]

Ned Luke reacting to gta 5 feels great to know what he feels about the game

[@bas919]

Ned is like that chill friend who you want to regularly have a beer with.

[@SamNewton93]

at 8:01 I was hoping that you would put Ned Luke's favourite line in the bit where he's introduced to Fabien and in response to Fabien's Namaste, he goes "ah, Nama go fuck yourself "

[@mostafayasser1352]

Ned is such an awesome dude man so humble

[@TroeFanArt]

Absolutely spot on! It's disheartening to see Ned Luke, who brilliantly embodies the multifaceted character of Michael De Santa in GTA 5, constantly pigeonholed as just a voice actor. He's a talented actor in every sense, bringing the character to life in a way that goes beyond mere voice work. Gamology's decision to label him solely as a voice actor in the title is a blatant oversight and frankly, quite disrespectful. Ned Luke deserves recognition for his full portrayal of Michael De Santa, not just as a voice behind the character. #GiveCreditWhereItsDue

[@Nitroh-]

1:17 odd choice of words there bud

[@ThatSlovakGuy]

1:19 When I Played It I Always Liked To Play With Myself -Michael Townley/De Santa 2023

[@Evile_7780]

Ned takes pride in his role as Michael alongside Slink Johnson as Lamar so much, I love them both. With that said, I feel a little bit bad for Steven Ogg because the fans probably act a little cringe/weird when they meet him, he probably wants to be recognized as other things outside of Trevor/Simon from TWD. I just hope he knows that his work as Trevor is amazing, showing how much talent he has as an actor.

[@liamk1610]

I understand that Ogg wants to be viewed as a serious actor, and i dont resent him for not being interested in video games. However, the way he's so dismissive of the whole industry (like calling games "cartoons") is super disrespectful to the people who work on the games and all the fans who buy them

[@RAD1111able]

​​@@liamk1610Exactly.I understand that the fans can be super disrespectful and trespassing on his privacy,but being resentful like that is not the answer.

[@liamk1610]

@RAD1111able Yeah. Steven Ogg is kinda a nobody with a huge ego. I think he'd be happier if he could embrace being a lead role in the 2nd best selling game of all time. But to him, games are stupid and the industry is stupid and all the actors who work on games are tools. I can understand that attitude from an Al Pacino or a Bob DeNiro, but Steven was a total nobody before GTAV, and he will continue being a nobody as long as he carries his shitty "superior" attitude

[@subzu2733]

​@liamk1610 how do you go from being sort of passive to being a full dickhead, all he did was called video games cartoons probably as a joke, and now people are calling him a nobody like what the fuck is wrong with you

[@subzu2733]

​@@liamk1610you can't criticize someone's character based off an off handed comment it's ridiculous you don't know them

[@canada7459]

I love Michael he’s just so sweet!

[@redi5674]

1:16 "this is awesome but when i played it i always like to play with myself" me too man. me too.

[@Kallah_DaughterOfYAHUAH]

No matter how far in the future we get…we will always love this game!

[@nitrosodium]

Man i have to replay it watching the cutscenes more carefully, the mocap and VA Ned's talking about are so fascinating. If it wasn't for Ned Luke I would never know, thanks to him for being active and giving fans a new perspective

[@stevejuniorama2667]

“You subscribe to a thousand channels everyday - make sure this is one of ‘em.”

[@algaming2004]

Underrated comment😅

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

I could watch hours of this. Could you imagine what it would be like if this game had an actors' commentary track?

[@EmDee118]

“ I always like to play as myself” i love that he embraces being michael

[@Malix420]

I'm glad to see that Ned Luke hated the yoga as much as we did 😂

[@cadetleo1696]

My two favorite lines from Michael “AAAAh Nama Go Fuck Yourself “ And when he mocks the broad “Grreen Light, Grreen Light, Martin Madrazo” 🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌🤟🤟🤟

[@cdtv3602]

2:32 *"HE THREW AWAY THE SCRIPT!"*

[@bloodmonkey4222]

The opening scene with Michael in the shrinks has been ingrained in my head so much I know that whole opening sequence by heart

[@BIGNUGGET5434]

1:18 "But when i played it i always liked to play with myself"

[@itallomagalhaes6621]

9:26 good to know that that scene with martin was for real, like it really seems to hurt a lot for Michael, AND MARTIN DID HIT HIM. so Michael was really pissed with trevor after he gets his wife lmao

[@sqlabs8821]

That "pal" changed everything. Glad you did it.

[@kimikun83]

watching you feel like watching micheal.... u cant be replaced man.... thank you for being great VA

[@mikewolf5367]

This was a fantastic video. Ned is such an awesome actor and so down to earth and appreciative of his role in the iconic GTA franchise. ❤

[@robertoacevedo2062]

1:19 Just this with no context

[@zenyattafgc]

Ned still recording from witness protection 😂

[@TopicalEssay]

WITNESS PROTECTION FOR WHAT? NO ONE WAS CONVICTED OF ANYTHING!

[@zenyattafgc]

@@TopicalEssay Witness protection for snitching on Brad.

[@theshizl4400]

1:50 _"...just like 95% of _*_you_*_ guys!"_ -Ned Luke

[@byonemesis]

4:57 That's literally what I thought when I did this mission for the first time... Guess Franklin choose wisely!

[@AlexSmith-ig9up]

1:19 I always like to play with myself -Ned Luke

[@akshaysureshchander3385]

I'm amazed that Ned remembers each and every line! Mind you it has been more than a decade since the game's release!! That's brilliant

[@MeganS-rd7dg]

He. Is. Not. A. VOICE ACTOR. Just ACTOR. He acted all of this out, like come on people

[@ToroMangito]

im so glad ned luke was born to be michael and he knows we havent forgotten about him even after all the success

[@Majorrockfan108]

"I always like to play with myself but sometimes i like to play with Trevor"quote from Ned Luke

[@Propaganda45]

Ned luke is not only a voice actor he also did the motion capture

[@Samzter-dn5dt]

Slow and steady, T. Slow and steady.

[@d_erren]

“I always like to play with myself” - Ned Luke

[@limdennis813]

Can someone give a "best video game voice actor" awards to Ned Luke, Steven Ogg & Shawn Fonteno respectively for their incredible job for voicing & doing motion capture of Michael, Trevor & Franklin?

[@lucasludwig2347]

That one scene where Michael complains about Jimmy playing videogames and "sitting his ass all day" was definitely inspired by that Sopranos scene where Tony tells Dr. Melfi he hates his son.

[@jlog1c283]

I love seeing how much passion he has for what he does. You can tell he really loves his job and takes pride in his characters. We don't see this enough.

[@bomberman6812]

Can we appreciate at how good Ned is at telling stories!!!!!! I legit forgot about the gameplay and just focused on him the entire time.

[@cossiefordman720]

I’ve waited a long time for this 👌🏼 just as awesome as I thought!

[@nilocthecoyote]

great vid nice to see still talking about being in the game a gamers dream to do a voice over for any game 1 gta they need to make with every 1 the the ones who did voice overs returning as them

[@inrediblegamer492]

I love ned luke's live streams

[@thegamingcook785]

I love how Ned gives praise to the other cast too, and you have to repsect how he's just a chill at home dad now. He's got the rockstar pay, and now he just plays games. It's great. Seems like a guy you can have a drink with and learn fascinating stories from

[@danielzaigraykin6594]

"When I played it, I always liked to play with myself" Its so understandable.

[@cedricbaccay633]

Ned and Solo needs to recreate a scene from GTA V IRL!!!!!

[@WaterPeachy]

I love his voice so much! I could listen to him talk all day.

[@The-Official-Jesus-Christ]

1:18 WHAT 😭😭🙏🙏

[@Joshuah24]

Its so interesting hearing how things are done its basically like a rared R movie pretty sweet

[@familyguyguy7520]

1:19

[@dy1angi11ey6]

Damn someone else caught that too 🤣 Was gonna comment that as well lol

[@kabluey_louie1718]

Can't get ovet how much Ned looks like Michael Anthony

[@shakeybonessrh]

Man this was awesome. I wish you all the best.

[@c.harley_17]

My favorite thing about rockstar is that they almost always make their main characters look exactly like the actors who voiced them, rockstar fan forever ❤

[@Jazz-Singher]

I can’t believe you guys never got Ned to react to the Brad reveal scene, or the family therapy session. Some of the most underrated moments in the story. You gotta bring him back for those!

[@jimmp6005]

so i just revisit this game.. since 2014, and wow.. the game still left me speechless. especially the acting, the game has such a writer and actor

[@edenaqu]

Can't believe he voiced Micheal over 10 years ago and he still sounds the exact same.

[@vipprimo]

I love these Ned Luke reactions!

[@RICHY-rr4tz]

Man said he likes to play with himself😂😂

[@justinlane1980]

You can tell Ned Luke is really proud of his work on GTA 5. Much respect to him.

[@ToronkoTheOG]

"this is awesome but when I played it I always liked to play with myself"

[@TanakaSigauke]

Lmao I like playing with myself 😂😂

[@DarkKnight15789]

Ned is SUPER Talented and he’s cool asf I’m meeting him in REAL life 💯

[@saulgoodman6537]

"I always like to play with myself" - Ned Luke 2023

[@Tee-bn4bb]

They're not voice actors, they're ACTORS. They acted out all their scenes, calling them only voice actors is like giving credit to 25% of their work.

[@YourLocalYter]

"I always like to play with myself" - Ned Luke, circa 2023

[@ltrodrigues0620]

LOL

[@anshulmeshram1871]

The fact that he's so Honest and chill with everything, the way he describes the stories and stuff. He embraces the role of Micheal, he respects the Craft and the Craft respects him back. People knew him as Micheal, now they know him as Ned Luke

[@proneczarniecki2833]

Ned Luke love the little one liner where micheal de Santa says Nama go f*** yourself Cracked me up laughing

[@Madsgta01]

Ned Luke a legend to everyone and even the video game world too. His voice will always be iconic as Michael, he made the whole game.

[@therealcharles9503]

You forget a thousand things everyday pal, make sure this is one 'em." best line out there and he hates it. Fucking Legend Ned.