Charlie Cox, best known for his turn as Daredevil in the Marvel universe, is returning to video games. After playing Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the actor says he will be acting in another game this year.
From Gustave to something bigger
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a major hit in 2025 and earned Game of the Year honors. Cox played Gustave, who, despite seeming like the lead at first, dies early and functions as a false lead. That death is a central emotional moment that drives Maelle, who many players view as the true protagonist.
So what did Cox actually do?
- Performance work: Cox did the acting for Gustave, and the role included performance capture work done by Maxence Cazorla.
- Not a hardcore gamer: Cox admitted he was nervous to play the RPG and did not know much about Expedition 33's story when he first took the role.
- More to come: He says his next game role is even more involved than his part in Expedition 33, which suggests he could be the main lead this time.
Why this matters
Cox has been surprised by the passion of video game communities. He compared their enthusiasm to that of Marvel fans and called the reaction "really, really cool." He also said, "It has seemingly opened up a new avenue for my professional work."
We do not yet know what the next project is. Given his recent work, it would not be a shock if the new role lands in a similar fantasy RPG space, but nothing has been confirmed.
Bottom line
Charlie Cox’s move into games looks like more than a cameo from a celebrity name. Between a key emotional turn in Expedition 33 and a promise of a more involved upcoming role, he appears to be exploring video games as a real part of his acting career. Fans of both his film and game work will be watching to see what comes next.
