David Bateson (Agent 47) Interview — How Hitman’s Voice Evolved | XEP 70 скачать в хорошем качестве

David Bateson (Agent 47) Interview — How Hitman’s Voice Evolved | XEP 70

Luke Lohr is joined by David Bateson — the definitive voice of Agent 47 — to talk about portraying the world’s most iconic assassin for 20+ years across the Hitman franchise. We dig into: How Bateson landed the role (right place, right time) Finding Agent 47’s signature tone (minimalism, restraint, menace) Why 47 talks more in the modern trilogy — and why it works “Acting bad” while disguised (and why that’s part of the charm) The long-term creative relationship with IO Interactive Bond, the future, and what keeps Hitman timeless Also: a quick shout-out from Steve Downes (Master Chief / Sierra 117) to kick things off. 👉 Clear takes. No console-war noise. 🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa 📅 Timestamps are in the chapters below 🎧 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — we read them all. 00:00 Steve Downes (Master Chief) shout-out 00:35 Intro / Episode setup: David Bateson (Agent 47) + topics of the week 02:49 Listener mailbag: Xbox communication strategy (Microsoft vs Sony vs Nintendo) 16:28 Bethesda/ZeniMax exclusivity talk: when to “come clean” and why timing matters 20:43 Halo Infinite hype + flighting/betas + avoiding marketing burnout 25:12 Staying “current gen” fatigue + the pressure to keep up 28:04 Being a host vs being a guest on bigger shows (prep, nerves, authenticity) 34:31 Transition into interview: Hitman, what you’ve been playing, housekeeping 35:58 Interview begins: David Bateson joins 37:13 How he landed Agent 47 (right place/right time) 40:13 Early performance choices: Blade Runner / noir detective tone 43:06 47 talking more in the modern trilogy + why it works 45:42 “Act bad” in disguises + why 47’s awkwardness is endearing 48:34 Creative input over time + disagreements + evolving synergy 52:11 Long development cycles vs voice sessions: how recording works 55:09 Performance capture vs VO + using breathing/proximity for tension 1:01:52 Fan question: owning the classic Hitman suit + public reactions 1:06:09 Why Agent 47 has stayed iconic for decades 1:11:08 IO Interactive + Bond (Project 007) + future possibilities 1:15:40 Where to follow / closing thanks 1:17:17 Outro