D3Publisher (D3P) has announced that award-winning Hollywood actors Will Arnett, best known to audiences for his roles on television’s 30 Rock and Arrested Development, and Neil Patrick Harris, currently appearing on television’s How I Met Your Mother, will voice the main characters in Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard. This original third-person shooter with a sense of humour is anticipated for release in Q1 2009 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
In Eat Lead, Will Arnett will bring to life classic 80’s videogame action hero Matt Hazard. Matt gets his chance to prove once and for all that he is the king of shooters when Wallace “Wally” Wellesley, new owner of mega game publisher Marathon Megasoft, voiced by Neil Patrick Harris, gives Matt his comeback role starring in a new next-gen title that pits him against all of his memorable foes from videogames past. In the world of Eat Lead, however, everything stops being a game and becomes reality when players discover through the original storyline brought to life by Arnett’s and Harris’ voiceover that someone is using the new game to bring about Matt’s death once and for all.
Matt Hazard is in trouble, and Mr. Harris is behind it all. Voiced by Neil Patrick Harris who makes it legen… “wait for it” …DARY!
Harris’ acting credits span from his award-winning childhood role on“Doogie Howser, M.D.” to his current Emmy-nominated role on“How I Met Your Mother.” He is also recognized for his performance in a number of feature films including Harold&Kumar Go To White Castle (2004) and its sequel Harold&Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (2008), Undercover Brother (2002) and Starship Troopers (1997). In addition, Harris has starred in many Broadway shows and currently headlines the internet sensation, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (2008).
How did acting legend Will Arnett find himself voicing the baddest action game character ever?
Arnett’s acting career spans well over a decade and includes an Emmy-nominated performance for his portrayal of Gob on“Arrested Development” followed by a second Emmy-nomination in 2007 for his performance on“30 Rock.” He is also well known for his roles in feature films including Semi-Pro (2008), Blades of Glory (2007), The Brothers Solomon (2007) and Let’s Go to Prison (2006).