Aleks Le, whose voice acting roles include Zenitsu in Demon Slayer and Jinwoo in Solo Leveling, as well as the Ghost of Yotei game’s Jubei (young) and Taro, weighed in on celebrity casting within the voice acting industry. In a new interview with The Wrap, Le was asked about the importance of having a large social media following and how it affects opportunities:
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“Social media followings are a huge part of big productions nowadays. I’ve personally been replaced on many projects, sometimes at the last minute because a celebrity, influencer or even a singer was brought in instead. It’s been frustrating when decisions are based more on numbers than on performance, because that can take away from the best possible result for the project.“
“Personally, as an actor who really appreciates and loves the art, I have nothing against celebrities or influencers, or anybody if they, too, appreciate the art. I can hear that they’ve put in a lot of effort. I’ve worked with many who are incredibly talented and put a real effort into the craft. But when follower counts outweigh skill, it’s disappointing.“
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Le continued, “If it were up to me, social media wouldn’t play such a big role, but the reality is that building a strong online presence has become an unavoidable part of my job. I do genuinely enjoy hearing from my fans and connecting with them, it’s just an added layer of work to stay visible to casting directors and executives.“
In the interview, Le also discusses his rise in popularity, his approach to a diverse range of roles, his voice acting process, and more. For more on how voice actors can be replaced on a whim for big names and more, veteran Latin American voice actor Christian Strempler got candid in a recent interview with Anime Corner. Strempler’s credits include Suguru Geto in Jujutsu Kaisen, Byakuya Kuchiki in Bleach, and Donquixote Doflamingo in One Piece.
Source: The Wrap
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