Inde Navarrette, rising actor from Curry Barker's horror film Obsession, has fielded offers to voice or perform in video games. She confirmed to Variety that she's accepted a role and plans to start work soon.
Navarrette approaches the opportunity strategically. She wants to begin with a smaller project to build experience before tackling larger productions. "I want to try something smaller to test the waters and then later, different," she told the outlet. Video games represent a genuine passion for her, not just another career move.
The actor's gaming interests span franchises like Resident Evil and the Shrek series, signaling broad tastes across horror and mainstream entertainment properties. Her interest in gaming extends beyond casual play. This positions her as an informed choice for studios seeking actors who understand game narratives and player expectations.
The gaming industry continues recruiting talent from film and television. Voice acting and motion-capture performances have become integral to AAA productions, with studios investing heavily in recognizable names to attract audiences. Obsession's theatrical success elevated Navarrette's profile at a time when Hollywood actors increasingly cross into gaming.
Her cautious approach reflects industry reality. First-time voice actors benefit from smaller projects where performance demands prove less intense. Once comfortable with motion-capture technology and game production timelines, actors can move to bigger roles in major franchises.
Navarrette's entry into gaming joins a trend of traditional actors finding substantial work in the medium. Her stated preference for starting small suggests she won't immediately appear in marquee titles, but the door has opened. Her gaming fandom gives her credibility among audiences who value performers who actually care about the medium rather than treating it as a paycheck.
Details on which studio hired her or which game she's joining remain undisclosed. Announcements typically come from publishers, not actors, so specifics