Alan Wake 2 is the latest installment from Remedy Entertainment, continuing the studio’s legacy with Alan Wake, Max Payne, Control, and Quantum Break on its resume. Built around a serious, character-driven narrative, the game blends psychological thriller elements with action-rich gameplay. Each character is brought to life by a real actor, lending credibility and texture to the world. This article shines a light on the performers behind the roles and the overall cast that helps propel the experience forward.
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- Walkthrough of Alan Wake 2 – all the evidence, pages, hiding places, weapons and lunch boxes
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- Where to find all the lunch boxes in Alan Wake 2
- Where to find all the weapons in Alan Wake 2 and how to get them: pistols, shotguns, rifle and crossbow
- How to find all the stuffed deer in Alan Wake 2 and open room 108
- Cultist caches in Alan Wake 2: how to find, open and get the lighthouse key
- How to find all the fuses in Alan Wake 2: fuse for the witch’s hut, chariot and mansion
- Bolt cutters in Alan Wake 2: how to find and where to use
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Who played Alan Wake (the main character of the game): Ilkka Willi
Ilkka Villi carried the role of Alan Wake across both installments of the series, including the spin-off American Nightmare, Quantum Break and Control. The actor has also appeared in films such as Imaginaerum and Bright Falls, the prequel to the original Alan Wake, and in TV productions like Bordertown and Nymfit. His performances extend the game’s character work into broader media meanings, enriching the overall lore for fans and newcomers alike.
Who played Saga Anderson (the main character of the game): Melanie Liburd
The role of Saga Anderson was brought to life by Melanie Liburd, who audiences may recognize from Game of Thrones as one of the Red Priestesses. Her subsequent appearances in This Is Us, Dracula and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation add a familiar, grounded presence to the character. Liburd’s casting helps anchor the game’s emotional arcs and heightens the sense of realism in its narrative beats.
Who played Warlin Dore (Mr. Dore): David Harewood
David Harewood, who portrays the talk show host Mr. Dore, is best known for the early seasons of Homeland. Beyond that role, he has appeared in Blood Diamond and The Merchant of Venice and has made guest appearances in Doctor Who, The Bill and The Man in the High Castle. In addition to Alan Wake 2, his voice and likeness appear in other titles such as Battlefield 3, Killzone: Shadow Fall and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, contributing to the game’s performance capture and character depth.
Who played Sheriff Tim Breaker: Shawn Ashmore
Shawn Ashmore is widely known for his iconic portrayal of Iceman in the X‑Men film franchise, along with appearances in The Boys, Smallville and City of Angels. His collaboration with Remedy extends into video game storytelling, with performances in Quantum Break and The Dark Pictures Anthology, where his presence brings a tangible heroism to the Sheriff Breaker role.
Who played Alice, Alan Wake’s wife: Christina Cole
Christina Cole plays Alice, the wife of Alan Wake. Her screen credits include Jupiter Ascending and Casino Royale, with television work in Jane Eyre, Doctor Who and Suits. Cole’s portrayal contributes a nuanced, emotional counterpoint to the game’s tense events, enhancing the personal stakes at the story’s core.
Who played Ahti: Martti Suosalo
Ahti appears in Alan Wake 2 and also in Remedy’s Control, thanks to Martti Suosalo’s expressive performance. Suosalo has long been recognized in Finnish cinema for Winter’s War and The Last Wedding, among other works, and his work here anchors the mysterious presence that threads through the game’s atmosphere.
Who played Odin Anderson: Marco Saaresto
Odin Anderson’s voice and visage draw from Marco Saaresto, the lead of the Finnish rock band Poets of the Fall. Saaresto’s likeness also shaped Vladimir Lem in the original Max Payne, and he contributed a track to the Max Payne soundtrack, reinforcing the crossover between Remedy’s game worlds and musical artistry.
Who played Thor Anderson: Markus Kaarlonen
The character Thor Anderson is voiced by Markus Kapu Kaarlonen, known for his work as the keyboardist of Poets of the Fall. In the game, his character’s older appearance reflects the narrative timeline, lending authenticity to the family’s legacy and its impact on the plot.
Who played FBI Agent Alex Casey: Sam Lake
Sam Lake is a founder and lead writer at Remedy Entertainment. He crafted the scripts for most of the studio’s major titles, including Max Payne, Death Rally, Quantum Break, Control and the Alan Wake duology. Lake’s involvement extends beyond writing, as his likeness inspired the Max Payne character model in the franchise’s debut, underscoring the studio’s self-referential approach to game storytelling.
Other guides
- Walkthrough of Alan Wake 2 – all the evidence, pages, hiding places, weapons and lunch boxes
- All passwords and codes for locks in Alan Wake 2: locked doors, combinations for safes, weapon chests and terminals
- Where to find all the weapons in Alan Wake 2 and how to get them: pistols, shotguns, rifle and crossbow
- Where to find all the lunch boxes in Alan Wake 2
- How to find all the stuffed deer in Alan Wake 2 and open room 108
- Cultist caches in Alan Wake 2: how to find, open all cult caches and get the key to the lighthouse
- How to buy Alan Wake 2 in Russia on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
- Bolt cutters in Alan Wake 2: how to find and where to use
- How to find all the fuses in Alan Wake 2: fuse for the witch’s hut, chariot and mansion
- Children’s songs in Alan Wake 2: how to solve, find all the dolls and get pendants
Source: VG Times