[Interview] Luis Carazo talks about his return to The Legend of Vox Machina - Season 3
151Luis Carazo, known for his portrayal of Zerxus Ilerez in Critical Role's "Exandria Unlimited: Calamity" miniseries, recently discussed his return to the role in Prime's Video's "The Legend of Vox Machina." Carazo expressed his enthusiasm for reprising the character, highlighting the collaborative effort involved in shaping Zerxus's development. He acknowledged the contributions of Travis Willingham, who wrote the episode featuring Zerxus, Brennan Lee Mulligan, the Dungeon Master for "Calamity," and Sam Riegel, the voice of Scanlan Shorthalt.
Carazo delved into the complexities of Zerxus's emotional state after enduring a millennium of imprisonment in the Hells. He described the character's heightened resentment and bitterness, along with his transformed perspective on the gods. Carazo also expressed his appreciation for the animators who brought the Ring of Brass montage to life, noting the nostalgic emotions it evoked.
Looking ahead, Carazo expressed his eagerness to explore potential connections between Zerxus and the Whispered One, a mysterious entity in the Critical Role universe. He hinted at the possibility of a redemption arc for his character, suggesting a compelling trajectory for Zerxus in future appearances.
0:00:00 - 0:00:09 - Introduction and Luis's return to voiceover work.
0:00:09 - 0:01:28 - Luis's initial reaction to being asked to reprise his role as Zerxus Ilerez in "The Legend of Vox Machina."
0:01:28 - 0:02:53 - Travis Willingham's involvement in writing the episode and capturing the essence of Zerxus.
0:02:53 - 0:05:54 - Luis's thoughts on the evolution of Zerxus and the collaborative nature of character development.
0:05:54 - 0:07:59 - Luis's approach to voicing Zerxus and the challenges of voice acting.
0:07:59 - 0:10:56 - Exploring the resentment and growth in selfishness in Zerxus as he watches his family move on.
0:10:56 - 0:13:22 - The dynamic between Zerxus and Pike Trickfoot and his attraction to her unwavering belief in redemption.
0:13:22 - 0:17:16 - How the environment of the Hells may have corroded Zerxus's core beliefs and his denial of his part in the Calamity.
0:17:16 - 0:22:23 - Zerxus's relationship with Asmodeus and his distrust of the gods.
0:22:23 - 0:26:14 - Fan theories about Zerxus's potential ties to the Whispered One and Luis's thoughts on those theories.
0:26:14 - 0:28:28 - Luis's emotional reaction to seeing Zerxus in animation and the flashback sequence.
0:28:28 - 0:29: - Luis plugs his other projects, including "Cast Party" and "Butterfly."
0:29 - 0:29:32 - Closing remarks and thanks to Luis Carazo
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