Australian Film Directors to Make Cameo Appearance in Death Stranding 2
In a surprise announcement, renowned game developer Hideo Kojima has revealed that Australian film directors Michael and Danny Phillipou will be making a cameo appearance in the highly anticipated game, Death Stranding 2. The news was broken during a recent event, Hideo Kojima and George Miller In Conversation, where Kojima discussed his experience working with world-renowned film director George Miller to bring the character of Tarman to life.
According to Well-Played, Kojima expressed his regret that the global pandemic prevented him from visiting Miller and scanning him in person, forcing him to rely on remote work instead. However, the conversation took an interesting turn when Kojima was asked about potential special guest appearances in Death Stranding 2. The acclaimed game developer pointed to the crowd and announced that the Phillipou brothers, who were in attendance, would be featured as characters in the upcoming sequel.
“They are in as a cameo, you know. And they did the voices,” Kojima revealed, as cited by Well-Played. “I met them when they came to Japan. I asked them, ‘Would you like to be in my game?’ They said ‘yeah,’ So I scanned them.” The Phillipou brothers, known for their work on horror films Talk to Me and Bring Her Back, will reportedly have a more substantial role in the game than initially expected, with Kojima stating that they have a “big role” in the game.
The Phillipou brothers, who grew up in Adelaide, have cultivated their love for film and special effects through their shared YouTube channel, RackaRacka. Their impressive work has not gone unnoticed, and their cameo appearance in Death Stranding 2 is sure to excite fans of the game and the brothers’ film work. As Well-Played reports, Kojima later shared the news on Twitter, including a sneak peek at the brothers’ in-game models.
Death Stranding 2 is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly awaiting the game’s release. Well-Played has been playing the game and will be sharing their full review on Monday, June 23, at 10PM AEST. For those interested in learning more about the Phillipou brothers and their work, their films Talk to Me and Bring Her Back are definitely worth checking out.
In conclusion, the announcement of the Phillipou brothers’ cameo appearance in Death Stranding 2 is sure to excite fans of the game and the brothers’ film work. As reported by Well-Played, this news has generated significant buzz, and fans are eagerly awaiting the game’s release to see the brothers in action. With their impressive filmography and unique style, the Phillipou brothers are sure to bring a fresh perspective to the game.
