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Actress Debra Wilson, who portrays Callisto in the upcoming Insomniac Games title Marvel's Wolverine, has expressed confusion regarding the studio's decision to utilize her physical likeness for the character. Wilson noted that she generally prefers roles where the digital character does not mirror her own appearance.
During a podcast interview, Wilson clarified that the choice to map her face onto a character is determined by game designers rather than the performers themselves. She questioned the necessity of this creative direction for Callisto, noting that the character is already a well-established figure within the X-Men universe.
Wilson explained that she finds it easier to immerse herself in a role when the digital avatar is distinct from her own features. Despite her reservations about using her face, she emphasized her enjoyment in providing voices for characters with diverse backgrounds and accents, a practice she continues in other high-profile projects.
The actress remains a prominent figure in the gaming industry, with recent or upcoming contributions to titles such as Star Wars Jedi, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Death Stranding 2, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.
