Baldur's Gate 3 - Neil Newbon Full Interview

[@dra2521]

Neil has been so healing for me. I feel like I'm just constantly overwhelmed with how scary and cruel the world is, that it's startling to see such a bright and kind soul like his.

[@amybjorck6853]

He's so eloquent and intelligent and he's just so fucking cool, thank you for sharing the whole thing!!

[@Brassroses]

Gods, everytime I see how his own trauma informed how he portrayed Astarion, I just want to offer him a hug and thank him for what he brought to the character.

[@Nati_Natasha]

31:17 Wow!!! what an inspirational interview Neil is super intelligent and his words are motivating; I appreciate how vulnerable you two were 🤍. Astarion does make us survivors feel seen that’s why he’ll always my fav companion😭

[@Bananenbrot_]

you can really see how he gets more thoughtful when it comes to trauma. I always think about that one episode on Hollyoaks Later where his character Simon has to go through this pain and I feel like it has to be so hard for Neil as an actor to not let his own history affect his work. Neil's such an amazing person and he deserves the world, I'm so happy he finally get the attention (and awards) he deserves!

[@ZannaInnominata0126]

As a survivor- Neil, his advocacy, and BG3/Astarion's story have helped me process and finally confront parts of my past. This is such a grounded and intimate conversation: THANK YOU, thank you, thank you!

[@k.kyujin_]

This interview is so heartwarming. Neil is such a beautiful human being, it’s very touching to hear his passion behind his words, it’s also very interesting to hear about specific topics about the game ! Thank you so much for sharing the whole interview 💜

[@SakanaDrawing]

This made me bawl my eyes out. As a survivor as well, it felt so personal when you were sharing about that... Baldur's Gate 3 truly has helped me through difficult times and Astarion makes me feel sad but also impowered!!!

[@hissing3904]

Neil talks about things anyone would benefit from hearing, I honestly am grateful to BG3 for getting me to watch his interviews

[@darkr_aleks261]

This interview truly was amazing, the interviewer was really good at asking the right questions and letting Neil be eloquent. It really allowed Neilʼs good heart to come out fully.

[@sabriel_]

Neil is so lovely and brave and giving as a person I am humbled by you two sharing both laughs and such personal moments together, thank u for this gift, much love to you both

[@sarahjo9975]

Amanda Castrillo conducted a great interview. Very engaging and open. Neil Newbon really does go all out to do truly awesome work, but I also very much admire his level of thought and care towards other humans in general. This was like a real heartfelt conversation that personally made me tear up quite a bit. Thank you so much for sharing. 💜

[@Dusty_Inkwell]

Neil is just the most wonderful human bean. I have so much love and respect for him. I just want to be friends and hang out with him ❤

[@morpheus-thrall]

What a beautiful, sweet, thoughtful man 💜 loved this interview too. The bit when he said “body language gives it away”…..that made me shed a few tears, being a trauma survivor myself. Hit me like a ton of bricks. Seeing Astarion’s journey was so cathartic, powerful and deeply moving, and gave me some hope for myself as well 💜

[@franziplatypus]

I have to agree with him, when BG3 was announced, me and my friends all hoped it would be like playing at a table. And it really is. There are so many possible ways to play this game, it feels like a tabletop. Which is nice, because life gets in the way, and time to play in person can get tricky to find.. I’m really thankful for BG3 because they created something so beautiful and meaningful. It deserves every award and every good rating. 😌 And what a fantastic, personal interview!

[@SongOfBalduran]

Thank you very much for uploading the full interview, he is a fantastic actor and human being.

[@bogulia99]

Love Neil ❤

[@MsMusicismyreligion5]

Omg after knowing he's feelings I think I'm in love with him. He's so beautiful ❤ thank u for sharing!

[@allison4353]

What an absolutely beautiful human being! I admire his work of course, but man what an amazing thing to know that the person behind the art is just as incredible as the art itself. This was an incredible interview and Amanda did an amazing job!

[@arlenne92]

I almost cried watching this because it was beautiful. You both touched my feelings. Great interview

[@LadyUsakoB]

i sobbed ;-;

[@lostinsadnesss]

This was a amazing interview. Its always refreshing to hear Neil's perspective. Thank you for sharing

[@toydonut_]

Insightful and touching. Thanks so much for sharing this. ❤

[@ThatMissQuin]

I saw pieces of this one on IG and I'm so grateful to hear it in it's entirety. Thank you. So much

[@RainwriterMusic]

What a great person. I wish to become more like him. In all of his great wealth of talents, he's so humble, and gives his colleagues more accolades than himself, and cares very deeply about the community and how people feel and how theyre doing in life. I miss this kind of visible authenticity in interviews such as this with actors.❤

[@martingaXO]

I would traumabond with Neil & Amanda anytime! What a heartfelt interview! 🥲💔

[@Gray1995.]

I have been looking forward to this interview. Great questions loved the interviewer, and Neil omg he is such an amazing human being. Self aware, compassionate, empathetic, smart and kind! I LOVED this interview and him, thank you❤️

[@spiritcreaturegames]

FANTASTIC interview! You did an amazing job and it's clear that Neil is comfortable opening up to you. Great questions! 💕

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

thanks BG3 for helping so many people find Neil, he is a got damn international treasure.

[@ShawnGlenn.]

His kindness and humbleness reminds me of Keanu Reeves. Would love to just down and have a conversation with both Neil and Keanu

[@ChasingTheEchoesOG]

I loved this interview to bits. I rarely end up in tears, but now I did. Shine on Neil, you are a true diamond. I see that your life, your experiences, your story...it all was preparation for deliver Astorion to us. Thank you for him. And thank to Larian Studios, the knight in golden armor of gaming industry.

[@midnightdreams8136]

Thank you so much for this excellent interview, I watched tons of interviews with Neil, but this was definitely one of the best ones, if not the best. (There was maybe only one interview that was as good as this one) ❤ So kudos to you, and thanks for all the hard work!

[@tj3603]

Something tells me if Neil did make Astarion's laugh, it would turn a few heads in that cafe 😋 Thanks for interview, very nice questions!

[@lucky8551]

Amazing! ❤

[@forest-lll]

Hi is a-maizing!!!