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The Assassin’s Creed franchise is well-known for taking players on thrilling journeys, traversing between different historical eras. Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the latest addition to the franchise, is no exception. Ubisoft takes you to the bustling streets of Baghdad in the 9th century, where you play as young Basim.
While we talk about the game in its essence, it is important to acknowledge the backbone of such iconic franchises: Voice actors. They play a major role in bringing our favorite video game characters to life. Voice actors are as important as the central plot of the game. Without them, fans may not be able to feel the emotions or relate to the characters or the gameplay.
It takes a lot to bring life to the Assassin’s Creed games, and voice artists have always been a topic of discussion when it comes to this franchise. They always add a distinct flair of personality to the game, making it more engaging.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the voice actors for the main characters for Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Voice Actors & Cast
1. Basim Ibn Is’haq voiced by Lee Majodoub
Lee Majodoub takes the lead as Basim Ibn Is’haq’s voice actor. He is famously known to have given voice to Agent Stone, Robotnik’s right-hand man, in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie series. His voice carries the gravitas of a main character and has perfectly nailed the role as a young Basim. Majdoub’s previous projects include his voice as Silas Dengdamor in Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and other TV shows like Arrow, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Prison Break, and The 100.
2. Roshan voiced by Shohreh Aghdashloo
The voice of Roshan, Basim’s mentor, is given by Shohreh Aghdashloo, and is one of the most recognizable voices in the game. She has previously made an appearance in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in ‘Shared History.' However, her widespread recognition comes for her performance in the 2003 movie ‘House of Sand and Fog,’ for which she received an Academy Award nomination as the Best Supporting Actress. Her significance also extends to the realm of videogames. She has voiced the characters of Lakshmi-2 in Destiny and Admiral Shala’Raan in Mass Effect 2 and 3.
3. Aladeen Tawfeek Is the Voice of Al Ibm Mohammed
In Assassin's Creed Mirage, Al Ibm Mohammed is the historical rebel leader that Basim must defeat to rise to victory. The rebel leader is voiced by Aladeen Tawfeek, who is an extensively experienced voice artist. His work extends to various facets of the entertainment industry including theater, television, film and video games. His notable roles in movies include his role in X-Men: Apocalypse and the 2019 rom-com Long Shot. He also has previous experience with video games, including Watch Dogs 2 and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
4. Sophia Eleni Voices Hadya
Sophia Eleni voices the character of Hadya, a mysterious character that Basim might potentially fall in love with. The voice artist, Eleni, has previously voiced the character of Valxina in Dungeons and Dragons, Honor Among Thieves, as well as appeared in the BBC Show called ‘Call the Midwife’ as a guest star.
While these are the main characters that Assassin’s Creed Mirage focuses on, they aren’t the only ones who enliven the city of Baghdad. There are almost (insert number here) of other voice actors who feature in the game, sometimes playing multiple roles.
