Two years ago this video got put out and it outlined the poor treatment/compensation of the voice actors for CJ and Niko Bellic (around 50k each for their work on the gta games with no further royalties) - Rockstar’s attitude (as well as the gaming industry in general) has shifted towards better treatment of voice actors. However, Steven Ogg has recently caused a bit of a stir.
I really like Steven Ogg - I enjoyed his minor roles in Westworld, The Walking Dead and Better Call Saul and I have no doubt that his role of Trevor Phillips likely influenced him getting larger roles. Yet, Steven Ogg decided to lash out at a fan who requested a Cameo from Trevor, only to accept said paid request and go on a rant about acting, all the while driving around in sunglasses and freshly dyed bleach blonde hair, Vinewood style.
Steven Ogg can do what he likes but trying to completely downplay his role of Trevor as a ‘cartoon character’ and then accept the money for the Cameo made him come across as an asshole.
However, the cameo included details about the GTA6 leak, which was ridiculous to ask someone who worked with Rockstar to mention and I feel like the cameo was made for content purposes. Then when you look at the social media accounts of the likes of Young Melaay (CJ) and Steven Ogg, they are quite often mobbed with constant gta references, so I could see why there is a breaking point for these actors but equally they are part of one of the biggest franchises in the world? I suppose the likeness for Steven Ogg is hard for him to shake. Some actors like Norman Reedus are completely cool about it though, so I think it comes down to the actor themselves.
I’m intrigued to hear what the GTA sub Reddit has to say about it.
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