The computer game Grand Theft Auto V from Rockstar Games is a real masterpiece of the gaming industry, which is popular all over the world. She remains one of the best projects, despite her "age". The developers approached the creation of the game thoroughly. Not only a city with landmarks was carefully recreated, but tremendous work was done on the characters.
The real actors in GTA 5, who voiced the characters, were selected not only by the nature or parameters of the voice, but also by their appearance. Below we will talk about the actors who became the prototypes of the three main characters, as well as affect the most striking secondary characters.
Main participants
As you know, the three main characters of the fifth part of the series are Michael de Santa, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips. This is the first studio experience in creating a game with several equal characters. Therefore, Rockstar Games could not approach this issue through the sleeves. Suitable actors were chosen for the main characters. In GTA 5, the three main characters are not only highly developed, but also very similar to real people.
Michael
Michael de Santa is a robber known in the past, but retired due to a failed robbery. He began a new life with his family, but the old things did not let him go - in the game Michael again takes on the old with his old friend and new companion. The role of the first character that GTA 5 introduces us to was played by Ned Luke. The actor gained the greatest popularity due to the voice acting of the hero of the mentioned game, as well as the role of the dog in the animated film “The Dog from Las Vegas”. However, Ned starred in 29 more films throughout his career.
It is noteworthy that such an unknown actor at first refused the offer to participate in the creation of GTA 5. But as a result of negotiations, he agreed to audition, after which his role was immediately approved. Luke could not have imagined that he would participate in one of the largest and most profitable game projects in history.
Franklin
The next main character is Franklin Clinton. A young guy who leads a typical ghetto lifestyle. This includes drugs, weapons, constant parties and the dream of one day escaping from this vicious circle. The case brings him to Michael, after which they become partners. Franklin plays a decisive role in the ending of GTA 5.
Franklin prototype in GTA 5 - actor Sean Fonteno. This is the case when a real person and a computer hero are almost completely identical. Sean also grew up in a poor area of Los Angeles, practiced hip hop and spent all his time on the street. It is noteworthy that Fonteno had previously participated in the voice acting of GTA San Andreas, and after working on GTA 5 he was invited to participate in Watch Dogs 2. However, it was his acting career in films that did not work out for him - Sean starred in two films for all time.
Trevor
The most controversial character that causes a storm of discussion. A real psycho, introducing a large share of madness in what is happening on the screen. He was played by Stephen Ogg, who also became best known as the voice actor for GTA 5. The man starred in episodic roles in various TV shows.
Stephen completely merged in the created image of Trevor Philips, but in real life they are similar only in appearance. The actor managed to make an ambiguous character, which equally causes both sympathy and disgust.
Minor Heroes
The studio also selected special actors for GTA 5, who voiced minor characters. Some of them were chosen only by voice, while others are also similar in appearance. The central heroes include the following:
- Leicester Cross is a computer genius who always helps the main characters in their affairs. Constantly worried about the success of the operation. Voiced by Jay Kleitz.
- Lamar Davis is Franklin's best friend. Together they began their criminal path. But their paths diverged when Franklin met Michael. The role of Lamar was played by Slink Johnson.
- Amanda de Santa is Michael's wife. An unstable woman who leaves her husband, but quickly returns to him. The role of Amanda went to Vicki Van Tassel.
- Jimmy de Santa is Michael's son. He does not want to work, but only wants to burn his life and spend parental money. Participates in several interesting missions of GTA 5. Voiced by actor Danny Tamberelli, who is very similar to him in appearance.
We met with the main actors of GTA 5. If we look at the other characters and the people who voiced them, you can find many similarities and matches. This suggests that Rockstar Games are responsible for creating their games.