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The trend of hiring respected British actors to explain video games to fans continues with Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, featuring Ian McShane in a lengthy trailer detailing the game's story, world, and mechanics. This approach, also seen in Tekken 8 with Brian Cox, aims to make complex game lore more accessible and engaging for both new and returning players, suggesting that more game trailers should adopt this trend.
"American Star" is an art house film set in Fuerteventura, featuring Ian McShane as an aging hitman waiting for his last job. The movie takes a contemplative approach, focusing on the lead character's emotions and thoughts, with long closeups of McShane's face. The story unfolds slowly, with minimal exposition, and explores themes of mortality and waiting. As the film progresses, it shifts into a film noir groove, introducing a younger hitman and delving into the complexities of the characters. Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego, the movie showcases McShane's captivating performance and offers a unique, intelligent take on the hitman genre.
Ian McShane, known for his roles in "John Wick" and "American Gods," discusses his new film "American Star" and the future of the "John Wick" franchise. He reflects on his character in "American Star" and his involvement in the "John Wick" series, expressing willingness to contribute ideas for his character. McShane emphasizes the importance of adding a unique twist to familiar genres and suggests that the success of "American Star" lies in its psychological and human elements.