Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 star Charlie Cox has discussed the hit video game’s upcoming movie adaptation — and expressed interest in providing a very specific part.
In the game, Cox provides the voice of hero Gustave — but not his performance capture or his facial likeness, which appears very similar to Batman actor Robert Pattinson. It’s a situation that has led Cox to frequently downplay his actual involvement in the game’s production — despite continually being praised for his contribution.
Now, Cox has said he would be happy to return to provide the voice of Gustave in live-action, though humorously suggested it should be Robert Pattinson himself who does the acting. (Whether Pattinson would be interested in the role, or being dubbed over by Cox, is another matter.)
“My involvement with this, as minuscule as it was originally and how it’s now expanded so much, has been nothing but an incredibly humbling and enjoyable experience,” Cox told GamesRadar+. “So, yeah, absolutely, yeah. I was thinking that they should probably – if they make the movie – they should get Robert Pattinson to play the part, and I should do the voice. Because then they would have pretty much the exact Gustave from the game.”
While many fans have suggested Gustave’s looks were based on Pattinson’s own face, developer Sandfall Interactive has maintained that the character is based upon one of its own employees, with a handsome mustache then added.
Cox was speaking at the BAFTA Games Awards 2026, where the widely-praised Clair Obscur snagged yet more prizes — this time for Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English.
Plans for a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 live-action movie adaptation were announced prior to the game’s release, with Sandfall partnering with Story Kitchen, the production company behind the hugely successful Sonic the Hedgehog films, as well as the upcoming Tomb Raider TV series starring Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner. No other details about the film such as casting or a release window have been revealed.
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