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R.I.P. John Cygan & Powers Boothe
8 years ago
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Not exactly the best start to a week.
For those who didn't know, voice and television actors John Cygan and Powers Boothe passed away on May 13th and 14th respectively, both far too young.
As a huge Metal Gear fan, hearing that the voice of Solidus passed was a major shame. I loved John Cygan's work as Solidus both in MGS2 and the 2013 Digital Novel Version where Cygan played a much more grizzled sounding Solidus, as well as a number of side characters who get chopped up by Raiden and Gray Fox in the first Novel. In fact, as much as I don't like MGS2, Solidus is one of the few elements of the game I thought was fantastic, and a big part of that was Cygan's performance. He was able to play the character in completely different ways throughout both MGS2 and MGS2 DGN, and yet, he still conveys the same individual, even if he's far more villainous and irredeemable in DGN2.
And as someone who had very recently gotten into Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., it was a major shame to see Powers Boothe pass away. I thought he was one of the major highlights of 24 sixth season, and his work as Hydra's Gideon Malick was excellent. Easily one of the most compelling MCU villains to date, who also happened to have one incredibly distinct and wicked sounding voice.
Rest in peace to two great men who could play some great villains.
For those who didn't know, voice and television actors John Cygan and Powers Boothe passed away on May 13th and 14th respectively, both far too young.
As a huge Metal Gear fan, hearing that the voice of Solidus passed was a major shame. I loved John Cygan's work as Solidus both in MGS2 and the 2013 Digital Novel Version where Cygan played a much more grizzled sounding Solidus, as well as a number of side characters who get chopped up by Raiden and Gray Fox in the first Novel. In fact, as much as I don't like MGS2, Solidus is one of the few elements of the game I thought was fantastic, and a big part of that was Cygan's performance. He was able to play the character in completely different ways throughout both MGS2 and MGS2 DGN, and yet, he still conveys the same individual, even if he's far more villainous and irredeemable in DGN2.
And as someone who had very recently gotten into Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., it was a major shame to see Powers Boothe pass away. I thought he was one of the major highlights of 24 sixth season, and his work as Hydra's Gideon Malick was excellent. Easily one of the most compelling MCU villains to date, who also happened to have one incredibly distinct and wicked sounding voice.
Rest in peace to two great men who could play some great villains.
Sincerely,
The Cheshire Cat's Master