A BRUTALLY Honest Conversation With Alan Wake's Actor Ilkka Villi

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  • @K4R1N3L1M4
    @K4R1N3L1M4 Рік тому +1730

    The fact Ilkka said job offers doesn't pop out to him most of the time is just unacceptable. The mainstream tends to sleep on amazing actors, i really hope that the attention AW2 is receiveing may bring him more love.

    • @luizaAmilena
      @luizaAmilena Рік тому +33

      Alguém avisa pro James Gunn colocá-lo no novo universo DC! Não tô pedindo nada de mais, hehe. #IlkkaVilliDCuniverse

    • @MD27024
      @MD27024 Рік тому +10

      ​@@luizaAmilena Such a nice idea!

    • @enenrax
      @enenrax Рік тому +16

      keep commenting about this on James Gunn's posts, he sees and responds from time to time

    • @MD27024
      @MD27024 Рік тому +11

      @@enenrax Ilkka Villi as Mad Hatter. Great fancast!

    • @enenrax
      @enenrax Рік тому +3

      ​@@MD27024Too early for the Mad Hatter, not to mention he's too tall to do it

  • @colkiwi
    @colkiwi Рік тому +963

    it's almost unsettling to see Ilkka smiling, looking happy and relaxed. I'm so used to seeing that face looking scared/concerned/perplexed in the game 😂

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +73

      hahah and he did talk about that didn't he that its funny that he is dancing but he has to make a serious face

    • @liquidrufus
      @liquidrufus Рік тому +30

      You can see him smile in American Nightmare as Scratch 😉

    • @Cyro2457
      @Cyro2457 Рік тому +1

      @@BehindTheVoicePodhe does that because it’s the story right? Not him actually wanting to do the movements

  • @lovelandfrog5692
    @lovelandfrog5692 7 місяців тому +177

    Ilkka is so handsome wtf
    It’s so nice to see him smiling and happy instead of terribly confused lmao

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  7 місяців тому +13

      hahaha yaa it is very nice. He is indeed handsome

  • @AlterraTheKnight
    @AlterraTheKnight Рік тому +160

    As a Finnish-American it's been so heartwarming to see both Finnish actors and Finnish culture getting more attention in the US. Between Ilkka's acting and Sam's writing Alan Wake 2 couldn't have turned out any better. Hyvä Suomi!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +5

      Yes I totally agree! This story has blown my mind in so many ways

    • @ZijnShayatanica
      @ZijnShayatanica 11 місяців тому +9

      It's been awesome to hear more about Finnish mythology & obviously learn some Finnish swear words. 😂🤣

    • @realmjumper8154
      @realmjumper8154 29 днів тому

      Bravo Finland! (Hyvä Suomi!)

  • @cllgywz8636
    @cllgywz8636 Рік тому +489

    It's nice to see that Ilkka Villi really loves his job and his fans! I just want to say a big thank you to him for giving us such a wonderful character as Alan Wake! 🔥

  • @astark1987
    @astark1987 Рік тому +306

    I hope he gets to play the role of Alan Wake for the live action AMC show. They could continue the voiceover with Matthew Porretta. AMC needs to keep the same cast as much as possible. RIP James McCaffrey.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +35

      Yaa I do hope that happens with AMC. However I have a feeling, it won't

    • @rozar7673
      @rozar7673 Рік тому +14

      Wait are they doing an AMC show?

    • @_chemicalbeat_
      @_chemicalbeat_ Рік тому +75

      Honestly if it ain't either Ilkka or Matt or both as the role of Alan in the AMC series I probably very likely won't watch. At this point nobody is Alan Wake but Ilkka and Matt, I will not take anyone else to play the role but them. Lol. Sorry, but just how I feel. They solidified themselves as Alan, playing the role again and again all these years that someone else playing the role would just be very odd and not right.

  • @setheaves9608
    @setheaves9608 Рік тому +191

    Ilkka just nonchalantly sipping out of an Oh Dear Diner mug 🤣🤣

  • @TotallyNotCPU
    @TotallyNotCPU Рік тому +149

    I've always said that actors who enjoy their roles thoroughly are my favorites and I can say without a doubt that Ilkka and Matthew as a tag team both gushing about how much they love their roles is just such a treat. Alan Wake 2 was my horror game of the year for 2023, I hope that the DLC and a potential third game can hit those same notes (and I have full faith they will)

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +14

      Yaa both Matthew and Ilkka love their roles and it shows in the game! I'm pumped for the DLC and I also hope we get a 3rd game

  • @gelo_con
    @gelo_con Рік тому +272

    It's illegal to be SO cute and handsome. I love Ilkka so much ಥ_ಥ

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +40

      He is very attractive

    • @draugno7
      @draugno7 11 місяців тому +1

      I was sad at first I couldn't see Matthew's face bc of Dr. Drarling craze at first but wasn't disappointed at all 😅

    • @shoutamagatsuchi3076
      @shoutamagatsuchi3076 7 місяців тому +5

      I think we found an irl Rose here

  • @vulcan4d
    @vulcan4d Рік тому +94

    Ilkka has nailed the wtf is happening look in the game.

    • @runoncortisol
      @runoncortisol Місяць тому

      My favorite expression in the game 😂 He looks so genuine. The atmosphere of this game got elevated in part due to the phenomenal acting. It feels so immersive and breath-taking. I feel like I got sucked into the game.

  • @darken2185
    @darken2185 Рік тому +63

    About Sam acting in Alan Wake 2, it reminds me of David Lynch playing Gordon in Twin Peaks. They're not really actors, but they play really important and memorable characters in both projects. With all the inspiration AW takes from Twin Peaks, it makes sense Sam got so involved with the acting too.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +6

      Right? The game has taken heavy inspirations from Twin Peaks and it was so cool to see Sam take part

    • @PierzStyx
      @PierzStyx 11 місяців тому +3

      IT'S ME, SAM LAKE.

  • @archon7105
    @archon7105 Рік тому +36

    Currently playing Alan Wake. Only downside. I wish there was more Tom Zane and Alan because I absolutely love every scene. He absolutely crushed the role and I only have good things to say about his acting. You deserve all the praise and recognition Ilkka. Thank you for being the face of Alan Wake and I hope to see you more

  • @Kaden10
    @Kaden10 Рік тому +40

    I didn't recognize Ilkka at all when he played Thomas Zane, it's amazing how much of a difference taking the beard away makes.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Oh yes! Once you take the beard away from a guy, they look completely different

    • @TheTyroofToriyama
      @TheTyroofToriyama 3 місяці тому

      Crazy. Someone was watching me stream and asked if it was Alan when Zane was on the phone… Crazy cos Alan doesn’t even have this guy’s voice
      Even with Zane onscreen I wasn’t sure but guessed before Alan said it in the cutscene

  • @TristramOrange
    @TristramOrange 11 місяців тому +9

    I like how Ilkka Villi just casually sips from Oh Deer mug. Great interview, wish there was more people who watched it

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeaa and it was hilarious. Well share this video around and let more people see this conversation

    • @TristramOrange
      @TristramOrange 11 місяців тому

      Will do

  • @alien_baby7924
    @alien_baby7924 Рік тому +47

    Ilkka villi is an amazing actor and a sweet person. I'd love to see him playing Alan in the Alan Wake show too, he would do great.
    I'd love to see him acting in other games too. The performance he gave us in the game is absolutely incredible and shows how much talented he is, on top of the love he puts in his job!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +3

      100% I would love to see him play Alan in the show

    • @luizaAmilena
      @luizaAmilena Рік тому

      Tem que ser ele, mas gente, estão pensando em colocar outros atores? Não, o rosto do Alan é Ilkka Villi, a voz é Matthew Porretta. Se forem outras pessoas vai descaracterizar.

  • @CVoYager
    @CVoYager Рік тому +17

    What I love about actors like him is that they treasure their each role, some like Trevor's actor in GTA comes to hate their character eventually but in Ilkka's case he seems to be really glad they he became part of such a projet.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +2

      Yaa well I wouldn't say some actors hate their characters but it could be how the character is and his behaviour

  • @timberm4n379
    @timberm4n379 Рік тому +82

    I hope Ilkka will read ALL comments and gets to know that he has A LOT of fans.

  • @miguelm7826
    @miguelm7826 Рік тому +16

    Ilkka, i dont know if you'll ever read this, im from spain, and your work and performance has left a mark on me. Just want to thank you for your work, and thanks to sam lake and everybody behind this game. This is beyond entertainment, the game is something unique and ill never forget playing it for the first time. What a great experience.

  • @Solidsnake3095
    @Solidsnake3095 Рік тому +71

    such a great interview . good to see Ilkka villi get the recognition he deserve such a down to earth person

  • @Rampage-94
    @Rampage-94 Рік тому +54

    Thank you for interviewing Ilkka Villi he’s such a talented man. Im trying to find his movies and tv series in eng subs to watch it. I wanna see more of him. Wish Ilkka all the best and success.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +3

      Ya he is absolutely amazing!

    • @k.l.7788
      @k.l.7788 Рік тому

      Imaginaerum is on YT.

    • @ailaheinila2318
      @ailaheinila2318 Рік тому

      This is funny! ua-cam.com/video/sf_rNclIyo4/v-deo.html

    • @mmarppa
      @mmarppa Рік тому +1

      Have you checked out "Nymphs" ? It's a Finnish tv series from about 10 years ago. Ilkka has a role in it.

    • @MillaTia
      @MillaTia Рік тому

      If only you can find anywhere I recommend tv shows Invisible Heroes and Bordertown.

  • @sir.nicolas5382
    @sir.nicolas5382 Рік тому +31

    Many kudos for Ilkka for doing such a acting masterpiece, i adored the game but the live action performances were AMAZING, love this guy and i hope he gets more gigs in the future

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and I also hope he gets more chances

  • @helgetorp3367
    @helgetorp3367 Рік тому +15

    Such a humble and lovely man! I hope he gets the recognition he deserves ❤️

  • @dimap1977
    @dimap1977 7 місяців тому +6

    God, what an infectious smile! I just love how happy and appreciative he looks, I wish Ilkka all the success in the world. Can't wait to see him in the next Remedy games

  • @Caspeaon
    @Caspeaon 11 місяців тому +5

    Man Ilkka is so talented and humble, he was a perfect cast for Alan wake. I can not imagine the character without him.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому +1

      Same here! I cannot imagine Alan Wake without Ilkka because he IS ALAN WAKE!

  • @shinecandle0789
    @shinecandle0789 Рік тому +27

    Amazing interview. Loved his acting and overall his wholesome vibe. He is such an amzing actor loved his performance in Alan wake 2 ❤

  • @Shiva-05
    @Shiva-05 11 місяців тому +6

    Watched whole video with a big stretch smile 😊 on my face as someone who haven't played or heard about Alan wake or the actor Ilkka Villi, it was so much fun to know him and now I m into the rabbit hole of to know everything about this game lore 😅, thank you abhi for making this wonderful interview.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому +1

      This is so lovely to hear. Thank you so much for watching. I do hope you get the chance to play the game

  • @TheSphereHunter
    @TheSphereHunter Рік тому +10

    Great interview. 🙌

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much for watching!! This means a lot! I'm a big fan of yours

  • @AkioJunichiro
    @AkioJunichiro Рік тому +28

    I like the fact that Ilkka Villi build Alan and Tom with Sam

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      Yaa and that's the process that is invovled in making a character in games, movies and shows

  • @MagnoliaSimms80
    @MagnoliaSimms80 Рік тому +20

    Such a great interview! Great questions! And I love that we got to hear the thought process behind Tom Zane.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +5

      Thank you so much for watching and yea knowing the process of Zane was so interesting and knowing that he took some decisions while playing Alan Wake was amazing

  • @kevinr7216
    @kevinr7216 11 місяців тому +3

    Alan Wake 2 is a perfect example of what games SHOULD be. Not necessarily the Remedy-type of game, but just how much love was clearly put into the game. Love for the art, no bullshit.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому

      I think Remedy's style is just that unique and different that it just blows people's mind.

  • @bryguytyguy
    @bryguytyguy 9 місяців тому +10

    Ilkka verbally confirms for us that Alan Wake’s emotion is “what-the-fuckness” 25:20

  • @risrange09
    @risrange09 Рік тому +5

    i could listen to this man talk for hours, sincerely. been a fan of his for YEARS

  • @lilydepp3208
    @lilydepp3208 Рік тому +9

    Ilkka is amazing!! Hoping he can bring more works. I NEED MORE HIM🥰🥰

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      Ilkka is wonderful. I really hope we get to see more of him in future games or other games

  • @prettysadcat4958
    @prettysadcat4958 Рік тому +11

    He looks so happy :)
    I love the game, the best experience ive ever had

  • @_chemicalbeat_
    @_chemicalbeat_ Рік тому +11

    Excellent interview! Loved it!👏😊 Ilkka is very talented, and such a great guy. Incredible as Alan all these years. Would love an interview with Matthew Porretta perhaps? :)

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +3

      I would love to talk to Matthew Porretta and share his story of being the voice of Alan Wake. Thank you so much for watching

  • @MintyCow101
    @MintyCow101 Рік тому +6

    Alan Wake 2 was such an epic and amazing experience, Ilkka Villi is my new favourite actor. When i found out the game was getting a sequel and a remaster i was so happy!! He’s so handsome and charming, i have a huge crush on him now 😅 I want to see him in more projects!!!❤

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Yaa the game is so incredible and he is very kind and sweet

  • @marloncarrero6575
    @marloncarrero6575 Рік тому +8

    Awesome, I hope he gets cool roles from here on out while also playing Alan Wake for many years to come! One of my favorite gaming characters!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +2

      Yaa I hope the same for him. Alan Wake is def one of my fav

  • @markozunac4059
    @markozunac4059 Рік тому +2

    Amazing interview. It is so awesome to see that Ilkka loves what he is doing, loves the project and all the fans. Game was amazing thanks to the team and thanks to his great performance.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching! It was wonderful talking to him and he has done such a great job!

  • @luizaAmilena
    @luizaAmilena Рік тому +12

    Até que enfim uma nova entrevista com Ilkka, já estava com saudades de ouvir sua voz. Deus abençoe à todos.

    • @luizaAmilena
      @luizaAmilena Рік тому

      #IlkkaVilliDCuniverse Eu quero ele lá! Vamos lotar de mensagens o X do James Gunn!

  • @dogtorwho
    @dogtorwho Рік тому +11

    This was an awesome interview! Very well thought out questions, some of the answers from Ilkka were really interesting to hear, especially the Zane one. :D

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +2

      Yes same here. The Zane answer was very interesting. Thank you for watching this!

  • @MartinDef_
    @MartinDef_ Рік тому +3

    Great conversation. Alan Wake 2 was such a mindblowing game!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and yes it's def one of my fav games

  • @yuria_nihilisten
    @yuria_nihilisten Рік тому +3

    Ilkka is a really well-spoken, impressive man. I always enjoy his interviews.

  • @slorr55
    @slorr55 11 місяців тому +3

    Hopefully is someday they turn alan wake into a show or movie they incluide Ilkka

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому

      Well there is going to be a show to be published by AMC. Not sure what's happening yet

  • @myladychaos
    @myladychaos 11 місяців тому +2

    I’m just coming into the Alan Wake series and literally started playing the game last night. I was pretty young when it came out and so upon the second game releasing I was like “Oh this is cool…. I must play all of it!”

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому +2

      That's great! I hope you enjoy this game!

    • @BVargas78
      @BVargas78 11 місяців тому +2

      It's definitely got pulling power!

    • @myladychaos
      @myladychaos 11 місяців тому +1

      @@BehindTheVoicePod yes I am THOROUGHLY enjoying it!!!

  • @paulatreides9096
    @paulatreides9096 Рік тому +4

    His English is really good! love this dude - Alan Wake is the best game of all time

  • @midnightjay
    @midnightjay Рік тому +4

    This was an amazing interview! The questions seem really well thought and interesting. A few things I wondered myself lol I can't explain it but I find it so amazing that actors/voice actors/etc. interview like this for youtube. I mean, idk, they don't have to and it's always engaging and respectful. To me it comes off and being really grounded and humble to interview outside the high tier media scene. So nice to hear Ikka's answers, congrats on the success, he deserves so much more!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so very much for watching and for those kind words. I love sharing their stories and that's what this podcast is all about

  • @Scarecrow2140
    @Scarecrow2140 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely love hearing Ilkka Villi talk about his experiences and give us a little peek behind the curtain. Great interview.

  • @charlet_art
    @charlet_art Рік тому +6

    this was an amazing interview thank you!! this was so cool and interesting fr, love ilkka sm he's such an awesome and wonderful actor and love his performances sm!!!!💞✨

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching. He is amazing and very kind hearted and lovely.

  • @ManoSaarinenCarmanen81
    @ManoSaarinenCarmanen81 9 місяців тому +5

    Ilkka Villi is Finland's own Keanu Reeves and i'm not referring only to his looks but his personality seems quite similar, down to earth sensitive guy like Keanu 😎👍

  • @aettic
    @aettic Рік тому +4

    I always wondered why the live action vs CG scenes with Alan felt different, delivery-wise. It makes a lot of sense. I'd heard them say that they went back and forth, but I assumed they had done that for live action too. It makes a lot more sense for them to just do Matthew's dubs on top of a straight take with Ilkka's acting. It would be unbelievably demanding to try to do that back and forth with live action - at least double the shooting time, not to mention the time in between for Matthew to read the lines, etc.
    What I'm referring to is how in some live action scenes (particularly the Talk Show scenes) there is a distinct quality / affectation to Alan's voice, which isn't there in the CG. For the CG scenes, Alan sounds a lot more like he did in the first game, but with the live action it's apparent that Matthew is focusing on matching the vocal delivery to the live action performance - focusing more on making sure it fits.
    It's fascinating how they managed to pull this game off, especially with both Ilkka and Matthew playing Alan. Absolutely wild. And it was unreal to see them both performing at the Game Awards!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      I think its noticeable because its live action and that in itself is different, if that makes sense.
      But yes, it was such an unreal moment to see them at The Game Awards

  • @rogueshadowunit4964
    @rogueshadowunit4964 Рік тому +5

    Ilkka Villi drinking from an Oh Dear Diner mug like we wouldn’t notice.

  • @bryguytyguy
    @bryguytyguy 9 місяців тому +3

    I want so badly for Ilkka to be in more movies and tv shows

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  9 місяців тому

      He has been in movies and series but mostly in Finland

  • @goncalolourenco9804
    @goncalolourenco9804 11 місяців тому +1

    he has such depth in his acting, really hope he gets more attention after his amazing performance as Alan Wake, the writer

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому +1

      Yaa same here! I do hope he gets more roles outside of Remedy in games

  • @Run-BMC
    @Run-BMC 3 місяці тому

    Just the pure happiness in his face while you’re talking about the game is amazing.

  • @eduardoj.9646
    @eduardoj.9646 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant interview, I think everything I wanted to ask Ilkka is in here!
    Hope to see more of him soon, either in future Alan Wake content or new projects, he's such a great actor

  • @MxA-98
    @MxA-98 Рік тому +1

    Incredible interview, love it, knowing more about the process of making it just makes you appreciate the effort and love that has been put into the game!! Incredible, what a masterpiece!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Ya recording for the game is an interesting process. A process that I'm slowly liking it

  • @raindrops6589
    @raindrops6589 Рік тому +1

    Was too busy to watch the whole video so im so glad that i had the time to finish it , i really enjoyed every second and you were an excellent talker , thank you again and thank you llkka you are the best man 👍waiting for next , for more from sam and alan wake 3 😍 , hope to see it come true soon

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for deciding to watch it fully. I appreciate your words, you are too kind

  • @hemangchauhan2864
    @hemangchauhan2864 Рік тому +6

    Great interviews, matching hair helped too

  • @KR_GreySkies
    @KR_GreySkies Рік тому +2

    he did a fantastic job. he literally makes me more invested in the game.

  • @runoncortisol
    @runoncortisol Місяць тому +2

    0:17 - OMG that was such an Alan Wake face 😂. My man is Alan Wake even irl 😂

  • @sushhaya
    @sushhaya Рік тому +2

    Its so great to see Alan Wake 2 because when I played Alan Wake 1 I was in my first year at university and it was a very different time. in Moldova, in the world, what kind of computers there were, everything was different) I always wanted Alan Wake 2, but the years go and go, and the whole world changes, and my life, and when I bought and played part 2 and saw it.. .it was like meeting an old friend) when I played AWE and saw Alan's shadow I got goosebumps, but playing the second part is so cool) I want to say thank you to Sam Lake, Ilkka, Matt and the whole Remedy team ! sorry for my english if anything)

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Your english was perfectly fine! Thank you so much for this lovely comment. I'm so happy that you got to play Alan Wake 2. In many ways, I have the same feeling as yours.

  • @dlja_otdiha
    @dlja_otdiha Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this great interview! Ilkka is amazing! ❤️

  • @scottish_guy5
    @scottish_guy5 Рік тому

    Ilkka did a great job and he absolutely deserves all compliments that are being said to him. thank you for this wonderful experience❤

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so for watching! This was a wonderful experience for me as well

  • @mmg2218
    @mmg2218 Рік тому +1

    Amazing interview. Thank you so much.

  • @samuraigames4125
    @samuraigames4125 11 місяців тому +2

    Ilkka is amazing. He deserves more love and all the respect he can get. Also him smiling is just so weird 🤣

  • @rogueshadowunit4964
    @rogueshadowunit4964 Рік тому +3

    The rock songs in Remedy’s games were always a favorite and then when I got to the musical part in AW2 I just had the biggest smile on my face. I couldn’t stop laughing with pure joy. It was great. I have not been that ecstatic and joyful playing a game for a little while.

  • @kireinines
    @kireinines Рік тому

    Great interview! You were a kind and patient host and asked interesting questions :D Ilkka is so cool. I listened while putting together some Ikea furniture and it made the process way more relaxing, thanks haha

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      wow that's so awesome to hear. Thank you for your kind words and Ilkka is just amazing

  • @Rampage-94
    @Rampage-94 Рік тому +2

    Really interesting! I thought matt dubbing was the last step or the last stage of each scene. This is awesome Ilkka and matt are amazing 19:04

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +2

      Ilkka and Matt are truly amazing and its insane to see how the process actually is

  • @st.992
    @st.992 Рік тому

    Thank you very much to the interviewer. It's so great to see that you have such a passion for video games.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching. I'm a big fan of games and I love sharing their stories.

  • @TheGamersGrotto
    @TheGamersGrotto Рік тому

    This was a fantastic interview! Thank you very much for sharing it with us.. and I have to agree 100% with you.. Alan Wake 2 was the perfect package with excellent writing, sound design, acting and gameplay that firmly made it my choice for Game Of The Year as well.. Happy gaming and continue to do what you do.. You rock! :)

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much for watching! It realy means a lot to me. Def one of the best horror games I've played which isn't really horror at the same time

  • @manganimesYT
    @manganimesYT Рік тому +2

    i love that ilkka is doing more interviewa and being more of a figure, at a certain poit it was hard to find him talking about aw , and still to this day its so weird to hear his voice without him putting on a character

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +2

      Ya I'm glad that I was able to share this conversation. I'm glad that Ilkka wanted to be a part of it.

  • @netriosilver
    @netriosilver Рік тому +4

    his voice is more similar to the guy that voices alan wake than I remember? he sounds almost like he could do the alan wake voice himself??? His American accent is nearly perfect

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +3

      He can, he has lived with this character for so long and has been a friend with the voice actor for so long that I believe has helped him speak better

    • @papaskazoo5860
      @papaskazoo5860 8 місяців тому

      I was thinking this too. His normal accent could easily work if he ever had to play Alan alone.

  • @dibrenn3432
    @dibrenn3432 Рік тому +3

    Woo! Great interview!

  • @teminator365
    @teminator365 7 місяців тому

    The blend between live action and cinematic makes this game so damn unique. I can’t imagine a remedy game in the future without them

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  7 місяців тому

      It definitely does. Something that Remedy excelled in with this game. Definitely in the future, there will be more of that however just like in this game, it was limited to Alan. I want the future games to also have limited scenes and also only have those scenes if that makes sense to the character

  • @indoserver1345
    @indoserver1345 9 місяців тому +1

    today i reached the part where "HERALD OF DARKNESS" song plays and that song filled me with hype so much. Half way through this game and i can understand why this game is psychological horror, story writing of remedy is on the point and creative director Sam Lake had done great work (as he is my fav childhood actor) and remedy is my top 3 fav gaming company. They delivers so complex stories

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  9 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow I'm so glad you reached that level. Its such a wonderful moment that there was a musical in the game. I did talk to Sam Lake about it as well

  • @ProbablyLying
    @ProbablyLying 11 місяців тому +2

    Abhi, awesome interview. Very happy for Ilkka and Remedy. His character is very memorable.

  • @GrimbornWolf
    @GrimbornWolf Рік тому

    Thank you for this great interview! I'm very happy for Ilkka and everyone involved in this amazing piece of art and hope they have all the success in the future!

  • @Pumpkinpie1980
    @Pumpkinpie1980 8 місяців тому

    I am in love with this man! Just finished my second play through and truly amazing game and so so well done!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  8 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow that's wonderful. I hope you liked this conversation

  • @NeonBrocolli
    @NeonBrocolli 11 місяців тому +1

    the fact that he got on all fours and made that decision right there and then paid off so well. really sold how unhinged Tom Zane was

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому

      Right? Its so crazy that he made that decision while playing Alan Wake.

  • @SaoryEmanoelle
    @SaoryEmanoelle Рік тому +4

    Amazing interview!!!

  • @damaqe9887
    @damaqe9887 Рік тому

    Great interview and conversation Abhi! Love your love towards the game and everything around it. It really shines through.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      Thank you so very much for saying that. I'm just a fan of games and I love watching these stories come to life and also sharing stories of these wonderful actors who bring these characters to life

  • @dan_kotsu
    @dan_kotsu Місяць тому

    Im with you. Im glad remedy made this change in direction with alan wake 2. This is my favorite game of all time. The amount of detail in the game in insane. So much lore and love for control that rewards exploring. Im eagerly excited to see what's next.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Місяць тому +1

      I'm very excited as well! Control 2 is their next big thing and I'm already excited for it by its teaser

    • @dan_kotsu
      @dan_kotsu Місяць тому

      @@BehindTheVoicePod on par with remedy. Every game always takes the next step in creativity. Also curious how Max Payne remake will look like.

  • @andrewwitham8493
    @andrewwitham8493 11 місяців тому

    The Alan Wake series is one of the rare few that had realses that are perfectly timed as they are. So much tech went into the second game and I'm here for it all. We Sing!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh yaaa its so amazing how much Alan Wake 2 was able to bring whether its visual or storytelling

  • @cmscalvert
    @cmscalvert Рік тому +1

    Great job bro. Massive get for this interview. Hope you get some more big names this year.

  • @ottohertteli
    @ottohertteli Рік тому +2

    Thank you Ilkka for your amazing work. Jatka samaa rataa, taivas on rajana!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching!!

    • @ottohertteli
      @ottohertteli Рік тому

      @@BehindTheVoicePod Of course! You have an amazing backlog of guests, I'm going to be listening more!

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for having the interest on watching more!

    • @ottohertteli
      @ottohertteli Рік тому +1

      ​@@BehindTheVoicePod oh and you need to invite Matthew Porretta on the show too! Amazing role as Dr. Darling in Remedy's Control besides obviously being Wake's voice.

  • @AmeliaBrown
    @AmeliaBrown Рік тому +2

    Amazing interview dude! Keep them coming! ❤

  • @ryuusai
    @ryuusai Рік тому +2

    i have seen ilkka acting in some finnish series and he's AMAZING.

  • @MMoffatWrites
    @MMoffatWrites 3 місяці тому +2

    In the 'Balance Slays the Demon' song that features in the Alan Wake American Nightmare game, the lyrics are "his beautiful face and his leather and lace can you see the play he stages", the description didn't suit any of the characters in the game, but it does suit Thomas Zane in Alan Wake 2.

  • @AM-uo2kf
    @AM-uo2kf Рік тому +8

    Also i think its really interesting how a lot of the first game was clearly influenced by Twin Peaks but ironically the sequel has the hindsight of being able to be inspired by the return of Twin Peaks. I haven’t played the second game yet but from what I’ve heard Mr scratch is just out in the world while Alan is Trapped, much like Mr. C and Dale Cooper.

    • @zatramander
      @zatramander Рік тому +3

      You're right, and it doesn't end there. There are many similarities with Twin Peaks season 3 beyond just plot elements. You'll see. :)

    • @AM-uo2kf
      @AM-uo2kf Рік тому

      @@zatramander i am incredibly pumped to play it, but i might wait till its abit cheaper haha in saying that though I did finish American nightmare yesterday and I’ve still got to play the AWE dlc for Control

  • @JT5ingh
    @JT5ingh Рік тому

    It's nice to hear from Ilkka. Great interview it flew by

  • @PesaoManOG
    @PesaoManOG 7 днів тому

    I really like ilkka ,I hope they make an Alan wake movie or tv show , with him and mat .they deserve it

  • @Casteloplays
    @Casteloplays 6 місяців тому

    Sam , Remedy, Mathew , Ilkka are such geniuses. Even The voice of mathew and ilkka are similar. A joy to play!

  • @AM-uo2kf
    @AM-uo2kf Рік тому +1

    I just finished Alan Wake 1 yesterday and I think I would’ve personally preferred a bit more live action segments. Ilkka looks so different in the few in it, saying that i just think he looks amazing with the long hair and beard. I’d love to see him in more things and any future Remedy projects.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому

      Oh I'm excited for you to start this game. I think your mind will be blown away

  • @greenkngt
    @greenkngt Рік тому +1

    Amazing interview with such well thought out questions👏

  • @gameredstarworld9956
    @gameredstarworld9956 Рік тому

    ILKKAVILLI IS A LEGENDARY ACTOR AND HIS PERFORMANCE AS ALAN WAKE WAS AMAZING AND SO CHARISMATIC HE IS OF COURSE THE BIG REASON I LOVE ALAN WAKE CHARACTER AND THIS FRENCHIES

  • @mischa1981
    @mischa1981 Рік тому +6

    It's so strange to hear Ilkka talking in his normal voice, I am so used to Matthew Porretta's voice instead :D
    When I first played Alan Wake 2 and he met Thomas Zane / Seine I thought "Huh, who is that? Who is the voice actor?" before realizing that this IS Ilkka Villi without a beard and with his own voice. Whoops.

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Yaa it is crazy isn't it? I was in the same phase as you where I thought, it must be someone else. But its amazing that it was Ilkka

    • @mischa1981
      @mischa1981 Рік тому

      @@BehindTheVoicePod
      Ilkka without beard and in his natural voice is like a completely different person :D

  • @gone_polly
    @gone_polly 3 місяці тому

    Ilkka was born for that role. I think, if someone esle had got his place in 2010, we, maybe, would've not love that character. He did it in very particular way, just nailed it.❤❤❤❤

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  3 місяці тому

      well he didn't voice the character, that was Matthew Porretta. Ilkka was the face and he did all the physical acting for the character

    • @gone_polly
      @gone_polly 3 місяці тому

      @@BehindTheVoicePod , frankly, when i had writing my comment, not in the last place i thought exactly about his charismatic and personable appearence☺️🥰

  • @ZekeFinemann
    @ZekeFinemann Рік тому +3

    Hearing Ilkka speak in the intro, he doesnt sound too different from Matthew Poretta's voice. I wonder what Ilkka would sound like trying to imitate Alan Wake's voice

  • @luisrogelio98
    @luisrogelio98 Рік тому +2

    My biggest question was HOW?! did they film the Zane parts and Wow Ilkka gave it ALL to make those scenes, so much future thought and decision making

    • @BehindTheVoicePod
      @BehindTheVoicePod  Рік тому +1

      Yaa it was so amazing listening to the process and how he would make certain decisions

  • @Tasuva
    @Tasuva Рік тому

    Great interview. Thanks for that!