Ubisoft basically took a blender, threw in every single franchise they owned, and hit the "neon-dystopia" button. The result was weird. It was loud. It was surprisingly emotional. But honestly, the thing that actually grounded the chaos of the cast of Captain Laserhawk A Blood Dragon Remix wasn't just the flashy animation—it was a group of voice actors who clearly understood the assignment. They weren't just playing caricatures; they were playing broken people in a world owned by a megacorporation called Eden.
It’s easy to get lost in the references. You see Rayman as a propaganda-spewing news anchor or a version of Beyond Good & Evil's Pey’j who is way more cynical than you remember. But the performances make it stick.
Dolph Laserhawk and the Heart of the Rebellion
Nathaniel Curtis plays Dolph Laserhawk. If you recognize his voice, you’re probably a fan of It’s a Sin or maybe you've heard him in The Witcher: Blood Origin. He brings this specific kind of weary gravitas to Dolph. Dolph is a super-soldier who got betrayed by the man he loved, and Curtis plays that heartbreak just as loudly as he plays the action hero stuff.
His chemistry with Alex Tai, who voices Alex Taylor, is the pivot point for the whole show. It’s a messy relationship. Taylor isn't a "good guy" in the traditional sense. He’s a revolutionary, but he’s also a manipulator. Tai captures that slippery nature perfectly. You want to trust him because Laserhawk wants to trust him, even when your gut tells you it’s a terrible idea.
Then you have the Warden. Caroline Ford voices her, and she is the absolute embodiment of corporate coldness. She runs the Supermaxx prison where our "heroes" are held. She isn't twirling a mustache; she’s just doing her job for Eden, which makes her way scarier.
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Why the Rayman Transformation Stole the Show
Okay, we have to talk about Rayman. Or "Ramon," as he’s sometimes called in this universe. David Menkin is the voice here, and he is doing some of the best work in the entire series.
Think about it. Rayman is usually this floating-limbed, joyful mascot. In this show? He’s an alien immigrant who becomes the face of a fascist regime's media machine. Menkin voices his descent from a hopeful newcomer to a drug-addled, bitter shell of a mascot. It’s dark. It’s actually kind of depressing if you grew up playing the games. Menkin’s ability to switch from that "TV personality" voice to a gravelly, broken whisper behind the scenes is what makes the character’s arc feel earned rather than just a joke.
The Rest of the Suicide Squad (Sort Of)
The rest of the cast of Captain Laserhawk A Blood Dragon Remix rounds out the ensemble with some deep cuts from Ubisoft lore:
- Bullfrog: Balak (who is also the show's creator) voices this French Assassin Frog. Yes, he’s a frog. Yes, he’s an Assassin’s Creed reference. He’s the comic relief, but also the moral compass? It sounds like it shouldn't work, but his weirdly calm delivery amidst the violence is gold.
- Sarah Fisher: Maya Tuttle voices the daughter of Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell. In this timeline, things went very differently for the Fishers. She’s tough, cynical, and brings a groundedness to the more "video-gamey" elements of the plot.
- Jade and Pey’j: Mentioned and seen in ways that will hurt fans of Beyond Good & Evil. Courtney Mae-Briggs and Glenn Wrage take on these roles. Wrage, specifically, captures that gruff-but-lovable uncle vibe for Pey'j, even when the world around him is falling apart.
The Voice Behind the Chaos: Adi Shankar’s Vision
You can't really talk about the cast without mentioning Adi Shankar. He didn't just produce it; he voices the "Niji Six," which is a sentai-style team that gets... well, let’s just say they have a rough time.
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Shankar has this history of "bootleg" universes, and he clearly gave the actors room to be weird. Mark Ebulue voices Marcus Holloway (from Watch Dogs 2), but this isn't the upbeat Marcus we know. He’s a leader of a human resistance group, and Ebulue gives him a weight and a bitterness that reflects a man who has been fighting a losing war for far too long.
The casting isn't just about finding people who sound like the game characters. In most cases, they don't sound like the original game actors at all. That’s intentional. This is a remix. It’s a cover song of a universe.
Technical Brilliance and the "Blood Dragon" Aesthetic
While the voice cast is doing the heavy lifting for the characters, the animation by Bobbypills needs a shout-out. The way the voices are mixed with the 8-bit transitions and the brutal violence creates this sensory overload.
Boris Hiestand voices characters like Red from the Niji Six, and the way the audio filters change when they are in "game mode" versus "reality mode" is a subtle touch that helps the viewer keep track of which layer of the multiverse they are currently looking at.
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The Unexpected Depth of the Supporting Cast
Even the minor roles felt curated. You have veteran voice actors like Nigel Whitmey and many others filling in the gaps of Eden's soldiers and the citizens of this neon hellscape.
There's a specific scene involving a "Power Glove" where the dialogue is so hammy it should be cringe, but the actors play it with such straight-faced conviction that it actually becomes epic. That’s the secret sauce of the cast of Captain Laserhawk A Blood Dragon Remix. They aren't in on the joke. They are living the tragedy.
What This Means for Future Video Game Adaptations
This show proved that you don't need a massive A-list Hollywood star to make a video game adaptation work. You need people who can handle the tone.
The cast handled a script that jumped from satire to body horror to queer romance in the span of twenty minutes. It’s a blueprint. It shows that when you give talented voice actors characters with actual flaws—even if those characters are literal frogs or floating aliens—the audience will show up.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Creators
If you're looking to dive deeper into how this show came together, or if you're a creator looking at how to cast your own projects, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Subvert Expectations: Don't just cast someone who sounds like the original. Cast someone who can play the "darkest timeline" version of that character.
- Chemistry Matters: The Dolph/Alex dynamic works because the actors recorded together when possible or were directed to play off each other's specific energies.
- Embrace the Weird: The best performances in Captain Laserhawk are the ones where the actor leans into the absurdity (like Bullfrog) rather than trying to normalize it.
- Check the Credits: Follow the work of Nathaniel Curtis and David Menkin. Their range in this series is a masterclass in how to handle "IP-heavy" content without losing the human element.
The show is a wild ride, but it's the voices that keep you from falling off. Whether it’s the tragedy of a fallen mascot or the hope of a cybernetic soldier, the cast delivered something that feels way more "human" than a show about pixelated violence has any right to be. Don't just watch it for the Easter eggs; listen to it for the performances.