"It saved my life": Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor says performance capture acting in games pulled him out of "£34,000 worth of debt" and "years of not doing very well"

Baldur's Gate 3 screenshot showing Astarion, a pale male elf with short curly white hair and red eyes, looking over his shoulder with a smirk on his face.

The actor behind Baldur's Gate 3's beloved vampire elf Astarion was once in "£34,000 worth of debt" until performance capture gave them a lifeline.

It's no secret that the cast members of Baldur's Gate 3 are passionate about their roles, both in the Dungeons & Dragons RPG and elsewhere. Neil Newbon, the iconic voice behind Astarion, is certainly no exception. During a recent TEDx Talk, which can now be viewed on YouTube (thanks, The Gamer), the actor explains as much.