The Game Awards Best Performance Nominee - Matthew Porretta Interview (Dr. Casper Darling)

[@CUSTODYIN]

Darling was easily one of my favorite parts of Control.

[@near2899]

Expecially the videoclip at the end 😂

[@mov-e6612]

He was easily my favorite character

[@mateuslira3411]

The enteire game was easily my favorite part of control lol

[@mov-e6612]

@@mateuslira3411 tru

[@badreedinedjellali1328]

yeah he was sure an interesting individual

[@glabatorix4344]

The Board agrees/requires. He/we need to win..

[@shannonolivas9524]

Nailed it, the writing style of the Board.

[@sam2276]

Man you missed the chance to write it inside

[@joythegeek4571]

This was one of the first games I've played where live action didn't clash with the games graphics It was incredibly well done.

[@thebigshep]

This and Hellblade, too, I think.

[@piperwalton]

I'd say it did clash, but that clash just perfectly added to the whole surreal vibe of the game. Darling's videos were probably my favorite part of the whole thing.

[@joythegeek4571]

Aaron Walton I loved his videos so much. Kinda sad the one time he talks to Jessie like the previous director did isn't included in the media section though

[@Bajso84]

I like how the footage is integrated into the game world through projectors and tvs.

[@raphaloco]

It is because the graphic is very well done

[@joe.osullivan]

If only for that Dynamite scene he should win. I have never laughed so hard in a video game, movie, or TV show, sooo good.

[@Jomijo]

Joe O'Sullivan Ikr it was so unexpected especially because of all the tension of the last mission

[@Johnston212]

It was pretty hilarious and eerie at the same time. Another freaky message being sent to us

[@ToABrighterFuture]

To me, this felt like a glam rock version of "dress in drag and do the hula" from "The Lion King." And I mean that as a COMPLIMENT.

[@penyuwan]

Oh man its Dr. Dynamite. xD

[@clxwncrxwn]

penyuwan god that dance was cringe.

[@penyuwan]

@@clxwncrxwn Nope, it fits fine. I likes a tribute to OG song by Mud. It fits like a glove in Remedy's world.

[@ArthurMorganus]

@@clxwncrxwn it was perfect

[@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547]

@@clxwncrxwn that's the point it's supposed to be weird and funny.

[@Fillthrill]

clxwncrxwn it’s funny, comments that use cringe as an adjective, makes me cringe.

[@MagyarGaben]

If there'll be a Control 2, I hope to see Dr. Casper Darling in there...

[@yellowbat79]

Alan Wake 2 Even more hopefully

[@JUR495Cro]

I don't think remedy is about to make sequel and it's not a bad thing. Greatest game dev studio imo

[@Monsamune]

@@JUR495Cro I think the AWE expansion sets up a sequel that ties Alan Wake and Control together even more

[@JUR495Cro]

@@Monsamune chould be, but also it could stay like a tribute Im not saying I don't want them to make it. W8 and see

[@themilkman400]

I dont think you'd be able to see him anyways. Pretty sure his physical body doesn't exist anymore 😆

[@IsaacClodfelter]

I could watch a whole movie of just Dr. Casper Darling. Like an artsy short film on him working his way up to head researcher, or just his orignal contact with the FBC, because so much of his character is defined by his position it would be interesting to see the two grow together. Alright I need a Darling spin off game and short film and I will be happy forever.

[@devolution13]

yeah dude

[@EosFunk]

YES

[@rickvanleeuwen9589]

Most of these characters deserve a short. I want to see Langston and his cat, Arish's werewolf story, dr. Darling doing anything at all and, of course, Ahti traversing the multiverse fixing various "messes" while singing more songs as he goes. I love all of the characters so much and they each add a lot to the game. I especially like how Ahti is just the local god. He doesn't even need an HRA because he's not even human

[@themindset4164]

Fr

[@TokyoKazama]

I loved exploring his office in Central Executive. There isn't a mission that requires you to go there I don't think which is weird because it may pass you by.

[@rahjeel]

Dr. Darling's actor seems like a really pleasant person IRL. He was perfectly cast as the crazy unethical but very likable mad scientist.

[@maverickmckee9198]

You’re wrong, he had ethics. It’s why we like his character so much.

[@rahjeel]

@@maverickmckee9198 nah. I'm pretty sure a lot of people died doing his experiments.

[@maverickmckee9198]

Like, think about how much effort he put into Dylan before the bodies started adding up. And the guilt and remorse wouldn’t be there if he had no ethics/morals.

[@ahorribleterribleperson]

He had ethics, and people DID die over his expirements, but those were mainly accidents or unforseen events

[@rickvanleeuwen9589]

Most deaths he caused were unfortunate parts of his job. If they didn't die then surely innocent people outside the bureau would. When Dylan started killing people it tore Darling apart because he felt empathy for Dylan but he was still a killer

[@dustin_echoes]

I love the weird silent interactions between him and his two assistants.

[@THExRISER]

You find a file somewhere in the game about how those two assistants hate being in those videos.

[@Anebarone]

This game has the largest amount of morally questionable characters I'd love to be friends with!

[@enoshade]

this and Transistor

[@jazarli1825]

That prisoner guy in the dlc who seems harmful but just keeps talking gibberish all the time

[@ODUBlue]

What a great way of putting it

[@bobjenko]

@@jazarli1825 Gerbil took the top hat!

[@dmitry123456789012]

Darling is just absolutely darling, no questions about it!

[@crazycrab4031]

Hope he wins definitely deserving

[@fireballninja01]

did he?

[@jazarli1825]

@@fireballninja01 nope

[@amzival6654]

< The board loves/approves >

[@elwingy]

His performance was exceptional. At first i thought those live action segments are going to be cheesy and cringy as hell. But I was amazed as to how well they were executed. They were properly directed, acted and most of all the props felt absolutely natural and convincing. Very well done Remedy. Hats off.

[@pmarcus93]

I love this man! Impecable performances of Dr. Darling and Alan Wake.

[@Harpeia]

I've actually never witnessed a character performance as good as this in a video game. And I've played a lot of goddamn video games.

[@kiobakunawa1149]

The reason he was in live action format because he's in another dimension already.

[@ultantuffy1194]

Interesting theory actually

[@thomasplanell836]

Yes, and it’s ours, players.

[@lodcris]

Control is GOTY 2019

[@quiCksilvieZzz]

hell yes!!!

[@Kamamura2]

Nah. The bizarre lore is good, but the gameplay is repetitive and mediocre. From the beginning to the end. There are much better games out there.

[@ijustchangedmyname]

@@Kamamura2 What are you talking about? The gameplay was great, it felt amazing throwing stuff like fork lifts at monsters.

[@Jim26D]

Daniel Ryslink the game play was way better than sekiro. I played all the game of the year contenders. This was a better action game than dmc as well. Not often you get a world filled with completely destructible environments.

[@aariffiqri]

Totally agree, the game should get more recognition for it’s attempt on a new kind of gameplay and storytelling

[@davechaffins]

He was so fantastic in this game.

[@thegrimm54321]

"It's a game about Dr. Darling..." Classic Dr. Darling

[@MUSQUIZanimation]

I won’t deny, I have a bit of a man crush on Dr. Darling.

[@gonebythe2164]

MooseMan me 2 lol

[@jonr-p2079]

Me too lol

[@maetheron1160]

My crush on him became official when I saw him in his undies before the Hedrom Chamber lmao

[@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow]

@@maetheron1160 oof that body

[@thedarkmaster4202]

Why are u gae?!

[@slizgi86]

Matthew's performance and enthusiasm as a crazy yet positive scientist is one of the best part of this game.

[@azuregiant9258]

Dr Casper Darling.....one of the highlights of this game. I always looked forward to finding his next video, until eventually I realised.....I have a major crush on this guy. Actually that could have started when I saw the video of him half naked 😂😍😅

[@mademyday100]

It pains me to know this game will forever be underrated. So many people slept on this one.

[@crushthatdwarf]

It may not be a game _about_ Dr. Darling, but it's definitely a game _because_ of Dr. Darling. Removing Porretta's performance, Control would be a dour, bleak, probably tedious journey through misery and despair. Darling is a reminder that even in the dark, sinister, upper chambers of power in the FBC, there's humanity, and hope, and even a little childlike glee.

[@The_JpD_Show]

I just played this game for the first time - this man needs his flowers lol

[@Kamamura2]

He stole the whole show.

[@Arkatox]

He was probably my favorite character, but saying he stole the show does a disservice to Jesse, Trench, Ahti, and the whole rest of the game. It’s all so good.

[@D3sdinova]

@@Arkatox no i'd say he stole the show allright, such a fun character. But the actress of Jesse did so in quantum break after she traveled through time.

[@D3sdinova]

@Star Lord good point Quill, Alan Wake is my favourite character in control.

[@shydreameress264]

@@Arkatox Ahti was really cool aswell.

[@Dark_Voice]

For me Emily Pope and Dr. Darling are much above everyone else.

[@NoneShallDefyMe]

He really is an incredible actor. I mean that's their job but out of the things I've seen him in (Control, Alan Wake), he really shows his range. Dr Darling is so completely different from Alan it's wild lol. I also didn't even realize at first it was the same actor. So yeah, dude is really underrated and I really like him.

[@1chrisanderson]

Did you know he was also in the movie Robin Hood : Men In Tights? Blew my mind when i found that out recently. He plays Will Scarlet

[@mhstrawn5217]

Every time Dr. Darling would appear my wife would stop what she was doing and pay attention because he was so interesting. His character was key to the game...and you never see in it except through videos. Really clever stuff.

[@xMorogothx]

Your wife's boyfriend agrees

[@mhstrawn5217]

Are you always this idiotically stupid? I mean JFC come up with something original. @@xMorogothx

[@dmitry123456789012]

She has a crush on Dr Darling:P

[@Chibi-kittenplays]

He was such a favorite of mine together with Ahti. Matthew is such a talented actor!!! So cool we were blessed with his voice in alan wake 2

[@PackthatcameBack]

Filmed cutscenes is something you see very rarely and to see them in Control with such quality was... amazing.

[@Candysweetcandy]

I was really looking forward to interacting with this character in the game, which didn't happen unfortunately.

[@onaschaturvedi1585]

me too

[@DeathBringer769]

Ever since Alan Wake he's been one of my favorite voice actors/performers. Definitely happy to see him nominated ;) P.S. Now that you have the Alan Wake I.P. back, please consider doing Alan Wake 2 someday. American Nightmare was good, but I'm still waiting for that proper sequel ;)

[@mhstrawn5217]

You do realize Control cites Alan Wake and other Remedy games? Control is essentially an extension of the Alan Wake universe.

[@DeathBringer769]

@@mhstrawn5217 Yea it cites/references it and has Alan appear but it's still not a full proper Alan Wake 2, which I still want, and was teased/promised at the end of Alan Wake ;)

[@Yeeren]

@@DeathBringer769 AWE drops a pretty blatant Alan Wake 2 hook at the end, possibly with a crossover with Control. I wouldn't be too surprised if Alan Wake and control had a single game as a joint sequel.

[@_chemicalbeat_]

From the future, to say Alan Wake 2 now happening!!! I'm hyped!! ☺️😭

[@HeresAtta]

Alan Wake 2 is happening people!

[@CaptJakesparrow]

His part was absolutely amazing in an already innovative game! He more than deserves to win! Go Doctor D!

[@YourParadox]

Love Darling, hope there is more Control and more Darling to come!

[@itsclemtime2357]

Control got me out of a incredibly dark place. It’s an amazing game, with an awesome cast of characters.

[@headless-hieu]

He's right! The game is about our darling Dr. Darling

[@Volker_A4]

Just now played the game. LOVE this guy I lived for every new Darling video the whole time I was playing.

[@seventeendegree]

Such a charming actor. His performance brought a lot of needed warmth to the game. I really hope for another DLC or even Control 2 but I know the chances are slim.

[@Bundito20]

I don't care what you have to do, Remedy, just keep giving this guy work. The VO is great, but we love seeing him on screen.

[@fireballninja01]

Oh my gosh, he built his portrayal on Richard Feynman!!! I’ve loved Feynman’s science communication for years, no wonder I enjoyed Dr. Casper Darling so much!

[@TheGravityShifter]

I think Dr. Darling of all the games I played, is my favorite character you never meet. I think it's amazing how they pulled that off. I think this is also how they managed to make live action and in-game consistent. They don't clash at all with Jesse either. Like you can TELL the difference but it's integrated so seamlessly that you don't care.

[@alexbooth3092]

Darling is dymamite

[@theReal_Truth_XL]

The game, the actors, the whole thing was a breath of fresh.... Can't wait for what coming next

[@777redhood]

Its 2023 and i just finished control and the foundation dlc. What a mind bending experience

[@MrYomino]

Where are you gone Dr. Darling, we miss you.

[@Martel4]

He was so good in this game and such a daddy

[@Marcomkb]

You win in my heart.

[@drakowerewolf7209]

Played thru Control recently. Dr. Casper Darling was such a - - - darling

[@ODUBlue]

This man is a treasure. Simple and plain.

[@spookydreamer7370]

I was always so happy each time I found one of his videos, and "Dynamite" was the cream on top.

[@Enishidono]

I sincerely hope that Dr. Darling makes a return for the sequel, we need more Dr. Darling! Ahti as well, now that I think about it. More Dr. Darling and Ahti, please!

[@Jamesssssssssssssss]

I just finished it, thank you so much.

[@TsubakiKanaye]

CONTROLが大好きです💜ダーリン博士も大好き🙏🌎⛩🦊 I love CONTROL so bad💜I love Dr. Darling, too🙏🌎⛩🦊

[@thefearlessshaheen2366]

Alan Wake is simultaneously stuck in the Dark Place and working as Dr Casper Darling.

[@Valiyus]

I was absolutely delighted to come across literally any video in the game. Dr. Darling provided some of the best bits we got in the game. Especially those Threshold Kids videos. Top notch, Remedy!

[@tellopes]

Well deserved, congrats Matthew! I've been gaming for 30 years and Control is in my list of top 10 games ever. I'm so happy to see it (and its cast) finally get the recognition it deserves!

[@brigittehuber9745]

God I love this Man ever since "Men in Tights". Always such a delight to see him doing stuff on screen.

[@akanthony100]

must protect dr.darling

[@dandylionwine]

I'm very glad you guys are nominated for as many categories as you are.

[@dsinghr]

I was immediately hooked on to his video clips that we find in Control. This guy is a very good actor

[@stokesbradley]

He played that part really well, loved Dr Darling! Just completed the game, one of my favourite games ever..

[@dhruvmarwadi]

this is most interactive game ever played and i haven't played many games like this

[@mikescardiaries]

Matthew sounds more like Casper than Alan IRL...it's so wholesome

[@sedatarslan3994]

his role making is very impressive in the game.

[@TLSYoutube]

Plus the dude is ripped was surprised at the end when he gave himself up to hedron

[@expecto1982]

Hands down the best comedian in a self-depreciating manner. Way to go Casper...Darling 😘

[@ottokrieg]

Fantastic character. Thanks for bringing this video to youtube.

[@JoeBreeVideos]

Dr.Darling was one of my favorite parts of the game. He added so much of the lore, mystery (sexiness💕) & just made the game, the game.

[@ninepuchar1]

His voice is stuck in my head throughout the game😂. It is just amazing that game also gives live action scenes.

[@balmain2496]

This man is a legend.

[@ThePuff18]

I think the best way to describe Dr. Casper Darling would be as follows: Quirked-Up Bill Nye, Goated with the Science. While this is of course a joke, he does give me that vibe. Like the Michael Reeves to Bill’s Mark Rober.

[@onee]

Casper Darling was one of my favorite characters.

[@manueldalbello8487]

Best thing about this amazing game!

[@akanthony100]

Dr. Darling is a darling

[@fabiogoulart1987]

Love this guy and his voice.

[@eljugadorescaldenc4002]

I just finished the game, LOVE IT! And I'm very happy That Mr.Porreta had an award for his performance, it was really good.

[@joinkusbelinkiusthethird]

I cannot believe i just now realized this guy voices AW...

[@lololololololol444]

Darling is so good it made me want to play through the game multiple times just to see him again in those bizarre angles

[@fluffywolfo3663]

He really was dynamite

[@RainyBlue1985]

Who doesn't Love doutor Darling? He's one of the best ever!

[@d.g.2199]

Still eagerly waiting for that new end-game mode announced for December.

[@ArthurMorganus]

I read somewhere that it might be and Alan Wake expansion. It says AWE as an altered world event but it has a picture of Alan Wake so it might stand for Alan Wake expansion

[@Aditya21420]

@@ArthurMorganus I think he is talking about the expedition mode that you can access through the jukebox.

[@guilhermejrmarin]

Mr Wake, we love you Cheers from "Plz come to brazil"

[@stealthbastard8837]

Control was an amazing experience and Darling is surely one of it highlights, specially with that song at the end

[@mrpoopy7359]

When it was fking serious,Dr Casper Darling showed up dancing 🕺. Literally laughed fot 5mins straight 😹

[@sleepthesleepofangel]

We need a Dr Darling game fast !

[@Winterborn5]

Alright everyone Quiet on the set and NO INTERRUPTIONS!!!

[@ramielazzouzi3744]

An unexpected game turned out to be one of my favorites of all time, with Dr Darling being one of my favorite characters ever. Amazing! PS: Please explore Chester Bless/The Blessed Organization in the sequel :D thanks guys

[@mman2052]

You have to wonder how much fun he had with this role

[@lucianemaciel9351]

most awesome footage in a game ever , this guy is just perfect !!!! i hope him to be on teh next game

[@YourLordTheSavior]

Oh my golly, I don't even know how to properly gush about Mr. Porretta's performance. I don't want to hurt his balance, his surety that there are going to be things wrong with his performance; but Mr. Porretta's performance in this game was absolutely perfect.

[@velhometalgamer]

This game is easily the best thing I've played in ages... and Darling is one of the best characters ever... thnak you for your beautiful work

[@sanchitrahate5803]

[@wizardOfRobots]

love that opening and closing ding

[@Saga.Anderson]

Still is and always will be my favorite NPC of all time.

[@capitanspoiler7393]

man those clips were AWESOME, Control has become my favorite game just because of dr. Darling

[@diesel1113]

Matthew Porretta giving so mutch soul/filling/fun into this already well crafted game, that i wana watch him explaining stuff from biology trough chemistry, gosh, even physics. Anything i hated troughout my studies would be exciting heard from this guy's character. All the glimpses and small bits he pour into acting... Everyone deserves an award in this game, but he really. Thank you for showing us how to do live action stuff right

[@Look-at-the-ghost]

Love this due Alan wake is my favorite series

[@fierypickles4450]

Easily one of my fave game characters ever, stellar performance

[@Dulkh4n]

Thirst comment here, He is such a Daddy

[@benferon6214]

We agree/vote/nominate for Dr. Darling/Matthew. Jesse/Dylan/The player will/must agree/yes with us/dev team.