Death Stranding 2: On the Beachhas greatly expanded its cast of characters since the first chapter. The cast for the firstDeath Strandingwas already stacked with some of the film and television industry’s biggest stars, butDeath Stranding 2kicks the roster up a notch.
Now that protagonist Sam has begun to connect with the world around him,Death Stranding 2brings plenty of new characters into the fold to help push the franchise’s themes of connection. As a huge lover of film and TV, Hideo Kojima has made serious efforts to put some of his favorite actors into his projects. From Mads Mikkelsen to Conan O’Brien,Death Strandingwas marked by a series of compelling performances.The latest trailer forDeath Stranding 2offered a brief glimpse at the new cast, and one character in particular seems to possibly be teasing a potential cameo: Charlie.
Charlie is One of Death Stranding 2’s Most Mysterious Characters
Everything Known About Charlie, So Far
Right now, all that is known about Charlie is that he’s a bodyless and limbless mannequin head that has a similar appearance to a crash test dummy. He’s proven to be one of the most intriguing characters introduced in the latestDeath Stranding 2trailer, as many fans have been theorizing what his role could be within the game.Death Stranding 2has teased plenty of characterswho look important to the game’s overall plot, but it’s been hard to pin down exactly how Charlie could prove pivotal.
While Charlie may be mysterious at the moment,Hideo Kojima’s extensive social media footprintcould hold clues as to who is behind the character. Many different actors have visited Kojima Productions since its founding, but two of the most notable have been Keanu Reeves and Timothee Chalamet.
Another character who has yet to have an actor connected to them is Red Samurai. Although this is purely speculation, both Charlie and Red Samurai could be ready to deliver exciting cameos.
A Kojima and Reeves Team-Up Has Been Expected For a While Now
Kojima Productions has yet to confirm any kind of collaboration with Keanu Reeves, but his presence within Kojima’s orbit has sparked hope in a lot of fans. Keanu Reeves appeared on Norman Reedus' biker-focused travel showRide With Norman Reedus, andKojima shared screenshots from the episode. Since Reedus plays protagonist Sam and Reeves has been photographed at Kojima Productions, it has made many wonder if the latter is destined for a spot in a future game.
Death Stranding 2brings plenty of new characters into the fold to help push the franchise’s themes of connection.
Timothee Chalamet Has Been On an Impressive Acting Run
Dune,Call Me by Your Name, andA Complete Unknownare just a small portion of the major film projects Chalamet has been part of. Not only that, but he’s a noted gamer as well. Before breaking big in Hollywood,Chalamet ran his own YouTube channelcalled ModdedController360, where he showed off his customized Xbox 360 controllers. If there’s any famous actor who understands Kojima’s impact on gaming, it’s likely Chalamet.
Other new characters include Tomorrow, Rainy, Tarman, Dollman, The President, Neil, and Doctor.
The Wait to Find Out Charlie’s Purpose in Death Stranding 2 Won’t Be Much Longer
It’s possible that Charlie’s place in the story doesn’t hold a secret cameo, but Kojima is known for surprising players and keeping them on their toes. Asthe release ofDeath Stranding 2draws closer, it will be interesting to see how Charlie affects the greater narrative.
