Another video game is set to make its debut in the animated world. This time, it’s Ark: The Animated Series based on Ark: Survival Evolved, coming out in 2023. We also get a good look at the stars lending their talents for the show.
In the series, 21st century paleontologist Helena Walker finds herself being resurrected on a mysterious primeval land. Now, she must find a way to survive or die again at the hands of the ruthless warlords.
Here are some of the voice talents and their corresponding character descriptions:
- Dee Bradley Baker vocalizes many of the sow’s furry and scaly creature friends.
- Monica Bellucci plays Cassia Virila, a strong-willed Roman noblewoman during the Augustan Empire.
- Gerard Butler plays General Gaius Marcellus Nerva, a brutal ancient Roman despot.
- Devery Jacobs plays Alasie, a peppy 17th century Inuit teenager, now finding her place on the ARK.
- Cissy Jones plays The Gladiatrix, a formidable commander in Nerva's army.
- Madeleine Madden plays 21st century Australian paleontologist Helena Walker, newly awoken on the ARK.
- Deborah Mailman plays Deborah Walker, a 21st century Aboriginal Australian activist, and mother to Helena Walker.
- Zahn McClarnon plays Thunder Comes Charging, a 19th century Lakota warrior who leads a thriving community on the ARK.
- Malcolm McDowell plays Senator Lucius Cassius Virilis, a manipulative aristocrat during the reign of Caesar Augustus.
- Juliet Mills plays Chava, a wise healer and village council member.
- Elliot Page plays Victoria Walker, an idealistic humanitarian aid worker, and wife of Helena Walker.
- Ragga Ragnars plays Queen Sigrid, a bellicose 10th century Viking warlord.
- David Tennant plays Sir Edmund Rockwell, an egocentric 19th century scientist harboring dark ambitions.
- Alan Tudyk plays The Captain, a crusty buccaneer who profitably sails the dangerous waters around the ARK.
- Karl Urban plays Bob, a recent square-jawed ARK arrival.
- Jeffrey Wright plays Henry Townsend, an 18th century American watchmaker and Patriot spy.
- Michelle Yeoh plays Meiyin Li, a third century Chinese rebel leader, known on the ARK by her reputation as the formidable “Beast Queen.”
- Ron Yuan plays Han Li, a third century Chinese rebel leader and brother to Meiyin.
- Russell Crowe plays Kor the Prophet, an eccentric “dino-whisperer” hailing from a time before recorded history.
- Vin Diesel plays the 24th century Mek-pilot, gearhead, and freedom-fighter Santiago.
Ark: Survival Evolved is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. The game is about surviving an island filled with dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, along with natural hazards and hostile human players.
