The live-action movie cast for EA’s Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising has been announced. The game’s live-action movie sequences or cutscenes include the likes of Malcolm McDowell of Heroes and A Clockwork Orange. It will also feature Ric Flair, who is 16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion, Jamie Chung from Dragonball Evolution, Holly Valance of Neighbors and Jodi Lyn O’Keefe of Prison Break. Ivana Milicevic and Gemma Atkinson are also included and are the returning actors.
“Quality live-action movies and storytelling have always been a unique component to the Command & Conquer DNA and we wanted to make sure we did things right with Uprising,” insisted Amer Ajami, Senior Producer at EA Los Angeles. He continued, “We are really pleased we were able to assemble another large and talented ensemble for Uprising, and we think our fans are going to be pleased by everyone’s performances, not only in the cutscenes, but also in Commander’s Challenge, where you’ll actually be battling some of our stars.”
Malcolm McDowell, who plays Rupert Thornley, the president of the European Union, had this to say: “It’s great to be working with good actors and the more good actors you can get to do games, the better. In the past people might have thought you could get away with anything in games and that isn’t a good attitude. Kids are spending a lot of money and time on these games and they deserve first rate performers and I’m glad to say that this is what Uprising is.”
“When I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer, all I could say was ‘Woooooooooooo!’” exclaimed 16-time world heavyweight champion, Ric Flair. He stars as Commander Hill, a commander whom players will have to battle against in the new Commander’s Challenge mode. “I had a great time on set and, while I may have retired from the ring, I think my fans are going to love seeing the “Nature Boy” style and profile his way to victory. I know my kids are going to have a great time trying to take it to me on the battlefield.”
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising is said to have four new mini-campaigns following the events of C&C Red Alert 3. Also added is the Commander’s Challenge mode in which players will have to battle through a hoard of obstacles and commanders to unlock some powerful new units.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising for the PC will be up for digital download sometime in March 2009. The official website will have an interview with Ric Flair shortly.