EA Announces Red Alert 3: Uprising Cast
Hot on the heels of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 earning itself a nomination for the WGA awards, Electronic Arts decided to announce the live action cast list for its upcoming expansion to the popular RTS franchise. While the cinematics in the Red Alert games have always had tongue planted firmly in cheek, you can’t deny that EA/Redwood has always managed to get some recognizable Hollywood talent, and looking at the cast list, Uprising will be no exception.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising picks up in the aftermath of Red Alert 3, and will take players deeper into the Red Alert universe with four new mini-campaigns. The game also features the new Commander’s Challenge mode, described as “a series of 50 challenging, over-the-top scenarios where players will need to battle through a gauntlet of commanders and obstacles in order to unlock the game’s powerful new units.”
Of course, what’s really important here is the eye candy. Holding true to tradition, Uprising will feature a uniquely eclectic including sci-fi legends, rising starlets, and even one particular veteran of the squared-circle. Straight from EA, the cast list of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising includes (in alphabetical order):
- Jamie Chung (Dragonball Evolution),
- Ric Flair (16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion)
- Malcolm McDowell (Heroes, Clockwork Orange, Wing Commander)
- Jodi Lyn O’Keefe (Prison Break)
- Holly Valance (Neighbours, Taken)
The new cast members will also be joined by returning fan-favorites Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic.
“Quality live-action movies and storytelling have always been a unique component to the Command & Conquer DNA and we wanted to make sure we did things right with Uprising,” said Amer Ajami, Senior Producer at EA Los Angeles. “We are really pleased we were able to assemble another large and talented ensemble for Uprising, and we think our fans are going to be pleased by everyone’s performances not only in the cutscenes, but also in Commander’s Challenge, where you’ll actually be battling some of our stars.”
“When I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer, all I could say was ‘Woooooooooooo!’” said 16-time world heavyweight champion, Ric Flair, who stars as Commander Hill, a commander players will have to take on in the new Commander’s Challenge mode. “I had a great time on set and while I may have retired from the ring, I think my fans are going to love seeing the ‘Nature Boy’ style and profile his way to victory. I know my kids are going to have a great time trying to take it to me on the battlefield.”
Malcolm McDowell, who plays Rupert Thornley, the president of the European Union, adds, “It’s great to be working with good actors and the more good actors you can get to do games, the better. In the past people might have thought you could get away with anything in games and that isn’t a good attitude. Kids are spending a lot of money and time on these games and they deserve first rate performers and I’m glad to say that this is what Uprising is.”
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will be available for digital download this March for $19.99 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI.
