In Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, actor Mads Mikkelsen portrays Cliff Unger, while Norman Reedus plays the lead character. Mikkelsen recently shared his experience working on the game, revealing that he and Reedus didn’t fully understand Kojima’s vision but trusted him to bring it to life.
Quick Facts
- Mikkelsen and Reedus struggled to grasp Kojima’s complex explanations but focused on performing their scenes.
- Actors in Death Stranding used motion capture dots and camera rigs, which made Mikkelsen feel “ridiculous.”
- Death Stranding 2 is in development, but it’s unclear if Mikkelsen will return.
During the interview with GQ, Mikkelsen recalled how Kojima attempted to pitch the game’s layered concept to him and Reedus multiple times. The actors would simply nod and agree to move forward with the scenes, trusting Kojima to handle the rest. Mikkelsen also described the process of performing scenes with motion capture dots and camera rigs, which made him feel “kind of ridiculous.”
Despite the challenges, Mikkelsen had faith in Kojima, reminding himself that any mistakes could be corrected later since Death Stranding is an animated project. As for the sequel, Death Stranding 2 is currently in development at Kojima Productions, with a cast that includes Norman Reedus, Lea Seydoux, Troy Baker, Shioli Kutsuna, and Elle Fanning. However, it remains uncertain whether Mikkelsen will reprise his role.
