The curtain has fallen on a significant chapter in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance saga. After years of dedication, Tom McKay and Luke Dale, the voices behind Henry and Hans respectively, have concluded their work at Warhorse Studios. Their departure was a poignant occasion, brimming with appreciation, fond memories, and a sense of closure.
However, even as they bid farewell, the transition was already underway. While recording their final lines, Warhorse Studios simultaneously held auditions for new actors to assume the roles of Henry and Hans. The simultaneous farewell and fresh start was a striking juxtaposition.
McKay, renowned for his portrayal of Henry, eloquently described the unique bond forged during the project:
“In the creative industry, ‘family’ is often used to describe a team, but rarely does it truly reflect the reality. This project, however, was different. The relationships I formed are among the deepest and most enduring of my career.”
This theme of family resonated not only in their personal experience but also formed a core element of the game's narrative. Henry's tragic loss of his parents served as a driving force in his story, mirroring McKay's own experience of losing his father, lending a profound emotional depth to certain scenes. For McKay, the game transcended a mere project; it became a deeply personal and moving journey.