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Charlie Cox Nominated for Game Award for Role in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

GamingEntertainment4/17/2026
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Actor Charlie Cox has been nominated for a Game Award for Best Performance for his role in the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. He provided the voice for the character Gustav, with motion capture performed by Maxence Cazorla. Cox has also confirmed he will star in another, as-yet-unannounced video game project.

Facts First

  • Charlie Cox received a Game Awards nomination for Best Performance for his work in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
  • Cox provided the voice for the character Gustav, with motion capture performed by Maxence Cazorla.
  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a video game developed by Sandfall Interactive.
  • Cox has confirmed he will star in another video game, though the title has not yet been revealed.

What Happened

Charlie Cox received a Game Awards nomination for Best Performance for his work providing the voice for the character Gustav in the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The motion capture for Gustav was performed by Maxence Cazorla. Cox has played the opening portion of the game, which is developed by Sandfall Interactive, and has stated his memory of video gaming goes back to titles like FIFA 98, Mario Kart, and Goldeneye 007.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of Charlie Cox's acting work, you may have a new way to experience his performances through video games. For gamers, this nomination highlights the growing recognition of performance in games as an art form, which could lead to more high-profile actors participating in future projects.

What's Next

The winner of the Game Award for Best Performance will be announced at the upcoming ceremony. Separately, Charlie Cox is set to star in another, as-yet-unrevealed video game, which may be announced in the coming months.

Perspectives

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Charlie Cox argues that modern video game storytelling has evolved into "a movie you get to participate in," noting that contemporary narratives are "carefully carved out and created" with deep detail compared to the "incredibly addictive" but less narrative-driven games of his past.
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Industry Observers suggest that Cox's upcoming video game role will demand a higher level of commitment, potentially requiring him to perform "motion capture in addition to voice-over work" as he becomes "much more involved" in the production.