Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is one of the best games in recent memory, but did you know it had a live action film adaptation in the works before it even launched to critical acclaim?
In January 2025,Variety reportedhow the movie was coming from Sandfall Interactive and Story Kitchen, and now that everyone hasplayed and loved it, it’s time to begin theorizing and dreaming about who in Hollywood can portray these amazing new characters.
Spoilers, ahoy! Stop reading now if you haven’t finished the game. If you have, continue on to see our ideas for casting in theClair Obscur: Expedition 33movie.
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Expedition 33 movie cast ideas
Let’s cover the main players for now, as these are the main expeditioners and characters within the game’s story… and keep in mind that (spoiler alert) a lot of these actors will be playing multiple versions of the same character.
Gustave – Robert Pattinson
This one is kind of on the nose, but oh well. Gustave looks so much like the actor behindThe Batman, Twilight, Harry Potter,and many others, that people genuinely thought it was him in the game. It’s the only choice for our film, and he would be perfect in the role.
Pattinson has come a long way from theTwilightdays, and is one of the most revered and respected actors in Hollywood.
Maelle – Sadie Sink
When it comes to young redheads in Hollywood, Sadie Sink is quickly climbing the list of most-wanted actresses. Known for her roles inStranger ThingsandThe Whale, she will also soon join the Marvel Cinematic Universe inSpider-Man: Brand New Day.
She not only looks the part, but is a fantastic actress who I think would handle Maelle’s extreme layered depth gracefully.
Lune – Dichen Lachman
If you don’t know Dichen Lachman yet, you should, and you will. She’s likely going to be nominated if not awarded for her incredible job as “Ms. Casey” in Apple TV’sSeverance, which just so happens to also be one of the best TV shows in recent memory.
She is perfect for Lune and just about any other role she’s cast in. Buy stock in her now.
Sciel – Ella Purnell
Listen, I’m biased. I love Ella Purnell and I want her in everything. She’s amazing as Lucy inFallout,was legendary as Jinx inArcane, and I want her to portray a character in every video game adaptation ever. And oh, she would absolutely kill it as Sciel with her dry humor and sarcasm.
I want to start a petition that Purnell has to play every big-eyed female character in video game movies and shows moving forward.
Monoco – Rich Keeble
Since our big, battle-hungry Gestral pal will most likely be CGI or animatronic in nature, he will need a voice actor, and who better than the man who brought him to life so wonderfully in the game? Rich Keeble is our guy. The same can be said for Esquie, who is voiced by Maxence Cazorla.
Verso – Henry Cavill
Verso is as important as any character in the game. He’s a quiet, mysterious, calm leader of the team when he joins the roster, but with an emotional depth and power behind him that would be perfect for Cavill, who would most likely be on board as he is a huge gamer himself.
Cavill would handle Verso’s brooding as well as his silliness, along with his physical prowess as a seasoned soldier who would easily handle all sorts of CGI Nevrons with ease.
Renoir – Andy Serkis
Why not have aBatmanreunion? Let’s bring back Andy Serkis as Renoir from his stellar performance in the game and let him cook with his real acting chops. While Serkis may be known for his mo-cap performances like inThe Lord of the RingsorPlanet of the Apes, this guy can act, and the casting team already got a perfect one
The Paintress – Marisa Tomei
A role as important and as delicate as The Paintress (and her real world counterpart, Aline) would be a perfect one for this Oscar winner in a cameo-like role that could be expanded upon in the movie if the writers so choose (and I hope they do).
What do you think, dear reader? Who would you cast in theExpedition 33movie? Let us know in the comments below.
