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Neil Newbon, the iconic voice of Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, says he’s avoiding roles that feel too similar to the vampire fan-favorite.

Inspired by David Bowie, he wants to keep evolving as an actor—even if it means turning down big opportunities.

But with a Baldur’s Gate 3 TV series potentially happening… could he return?

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00:00The voice behind Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3, Neil Newborn, just made something very clear.
00:06He doesn't want to play Astarion again.
00:08Even though his performance became iconic, he says repeating the same role breeds stagnation.
00:14Inspired by Davey Bowie, Newborn wants to keep evolving, even if it means turning down roles that are basically Astarion
00:202.0.
00:21And apparently he's already rejected some.
00:24However, he would return to Astarion himself if the opportunity is right.
00:28Especially with a Baldur's Gate 3 TV show possibly in the works.
00:32And frankly, nobody should do Astarion except him.
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