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Astarion from Baldurs Gate 3
Image via Baldurs Gate 3.

Baldur’s Gate 3 breakout Neil Newbon wants to do more Astarion and he’s game for anything

Live-action, game, or grape juice ad—you name it.

Neil Newbon, the voice behind beloved vampire Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, is itching for another shot at the character. After the game’s massive success and Newbon’s standout performance, he’s not ready to say goodbye to Astarion.

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Newbon revealed his huge enthusiasm for reprising his role in a recent interview with BAFTA this week, admitting he’d love to bring Astarion back “in any form”—be it a new video game or even a live-action project. “To be honest with you, I’d love to play Astarion again, somehow,” he suggested. “I would love to do that. That would be awesome. Live-action or game, I don’t care. Advert for grape juice, I don’t know, whatever.”

Neil Newbon posing in BAFTA Interview
Newbon won fans the world over with his Astarion performance in BG3. Image via BAFTA

While Larian Studios, the team behind Baldur’s Gate 3, has made it clear that it won’t be revisiting the Dungeons & Dragons license for expansions or sequels, the possibility of Astarion’s return isn’t completely off the table. Fans might have to wait for a while, but there’s still a glimmer of hope. Hasbro, the license holder, is actively seeking partners for a potential Baldur’s Gate 4, so Astarion’s return could be on the horizon. Any sequel could easily mean fans get to see Astarion again—even if it’s not in a Larian-told story.

Newbon’s deep connection with Astarion goes beyond the role too, he continued. The star mentioned that his portrayal of the character was influenced by three friends, making the role especially meaningful for him. This personal touch is part of what made his performance so memorable and why he’s so keen to step back into Astarion’s shoes.

As fans eagerly await more Baldur’s Gate news. Newbon’s enthusiasm for Astarion reminds us of the character’s lasting impact. Whether it’s a new game or somewhere else, it sounds like Astarion’s journey may not be over yet.


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Elena Baker
Elena is a freelance writer with over four years experience in gaming coverage. A passionate gamer, Elena's particularly fond of Horizon, Resident Evil, Animal Crossing, and League of Legends.