Silent Hill Townfall Interview Details Scottish 1996 Setting and Cast
The interview clarifies Townfall is a standalone work rooted in the developers' own Scottish upbringing, with a cast chosen for specific, personal reasons rather than as marketing stunts.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Game Spark interviewed Silent Hill series producer Motoki Okamoto and Screen Burn director John McLellan at gamescom. Townfall is a standalone first-person horror set in 1996 Scotland, following protagonist Simon Odel. The team discussed the setting, drawing from personal experience, and casting actors from LOST and 3 Body Problem for key roles.
The interview with KONAMI producer Motoki Okamoto and Screen Burn director John McLellan covered the decision to set the game in Scotland in 1996. McLellan stated the town is a key character, and the team drew on lived experiences to make it feel authentic. He said no prior knowledge is needed to understand the story.
On casting, McLellan explained he wrote the role of Zoe specifically for Kazia, having worked with her for years. The actor playing Richard was a performer he admired from LOST, who had never worked on a game before. Simon was cast after seeing the actor in 3 Body Problem, seeking a quiet, introspective performance.
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