In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker is set for a significant transformation as he grapples with the dark influence of the symbiote. Many fans have drawn comparisons between this transformation and Sasuke Uchiha, a character that Yuri Lowenthal has impressively voiced for 18 years.
The highly anticipated sequel to the hit game Marvel’s Spider-Man has been the subject of much speculation among fans. The key question on everyone’s mind is, what will happen to Peter Parker when he bonds with the symbiote in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? Yuri Lowenthal, the talented voice actor behind both Peter and Sasuke, shares insights into the character’s development and reveals what we can expect in the upcoming game.
How does Sasuke play into Marvel’s Spider-Man 2?
During the interview, Yuri Lowenthal acknowledges the parallel between Peter Parker and Sasuke. Although he didn’t consciously channel Sasuke’s energy into his portrayal of Symbiote Spider-Man, he points out that some overlap is inevitable. Sasuke was one of the first characters that required Yuri to delve into a darker, more complex persona. This experience has given him a unique connection to a character’s dark aspects, which may impact Peter’s transformation.
Yuri stated, “While I did not consciously go, I gotta bring some Sasuke to this, some of the overlap is inevitable.” He opens up about his role as Peter and compares it to the experiences he has had in the past. While talking about his journey as a voice actor, Yuri said “Pre-Sasuke, I was bright-eyed and young and I played bright-eyed young heroes, you know, naive, happy-go-lucky characters, and Sasuke was sort of like the first.” That being said, it appears that Yuri’s 18 years of playing Sasuke have forged a connection between Peter and the actor’s “dark place.”
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The key to understanding Symbiote Spider-Man in the upcoming game is recognizing that the character’s development will be gradual. Yuri emphasizes that the creators at Insomniac Games want to make Peter’s transformation grounded and believable. In contrast to the sudden switch to villainy, the story will showcase a gradual erosion of responsibility. As we all know, responsibility is a cornerstone of the Spider-Man franchise. This gradual loss of responsibility will play a significant role in Peter’s character development.
Sasuke and Spider-Man in a good cop/ bad cop movie
In the interview, the interviewer asked Yuri Lowenthal about which characters he would like to pair for a hypothetical buddy cop movie. To this, he mentioned the idea of Spider-Man teaming up with Sasuke. He said that he would like to see the two characters with polar opposite personalities in this scenario.
The contrast between Spidey’s humor and Sasuke’s seriousness could add an exciting dynamic to the hypothetical buddy cop films. Another suggestion that Yuri made was pairing Yosuke from Persona 4 with Sasuke. This would bring about the goofy awkwardness that Yosuke brings with Sasuke being the polar opposite.
As fans eagerly await Spider-Man 2, Yuri Lowenthal offers a glimpse into what we can expect from symbiote Peter’s character. His long-standing role as Sasuke and the emphasis on gradual character development are signs of an engaging storyline.
Spider-Man 2 is just days away from its release. This insight from the actor’s perspective has only got fans more excited for the release of the game. While players will get to see a dark side of Peter, we now know some of it was inspired by Sasuke. With all things considered, have you pre-ordered yourself a copy of Spider-Man 2? Let us know in the comments below.
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