Some 22 years after it first released, the cast of Max Payne recently reunited for a strange but brilliant Alan Wake 2 moment, absent one key member.
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The voice behind Max Payne, Director Trench, Alex Casey, and more has died after a battle with cancer.
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James McCaffrey, the longtime voice actor who has brought numerous key characters in Remedy Entertainment's games to life, has passed away at the age of 65.
The news was first reported by TMZ, saying a rep confirmed that he died on Sunday surrounded by friends and family after a battle with multiple myeloma. Actor Kevin Dillon had earlier posted a message on Instagram indicating that McCaffrey had died.
Remedy addressed his passing in a post on X/Twitter, saying, «We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend and collaborator James McCaffrey, the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey. His remarkable talent not only gave life to our characters but also left an enduring impact on our community. Our hearts go out to his family in this time of loss.»
Rockstar, the publisher of the Max Payne games, also released a statement, saying, «Rest in Peace James McCaffrey, the inimitable and commanding presence who brought Max Payne to life.»
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend and collaborator James McCaffrey, the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey. His remarkable talent not only gave life to our characters but also left an enduring impact on our community. Our hearts go out… pic.twitter.com/RDs5m6FhzD
Remedy creative director Sam Lake added, «I'm heartbroken to hear the sad news of James McCaffrey's passing. We worked together for more than 25 years. He was a lovely man and a dear friend. He was a key part of the Remedy family. He was a brilliant actor. No one could do what he did better than him. James was Max Payne, Thomas Zane, Zachariah Trench and finally Alex Casey. I had the honor of sharing Max Payne’s role and Casey’s role with him. He was a joy to work with. I will cherish his memory and I miss him. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Jim.»
Among many other things, McCaffrey was known for his acting work in shows like Rescue Me, where he had a recurring role as Jimmy Keefe.
But in the gaming world, he was heavily associated with Remedy, with which he worked for more than two decades. He voiced the titular character in the studio's early breakout hits, the Max Payne series, before also voicing key roles in its subsequent games, including Alan Wake (Thomas Zane), Control (Director Trench), and Alan Wake 2 (Alex Casey).
His gruff, matter-of-fact delivery made him perfect for the noir tone of Max Payne and a fan-favorite--save for Lake, there's perhaps no one
Some 22 years after it first released, the cast of Max Payne recently reunited for a strange but brilliant Alan Wake 2 moment, absent one key member.
Alan Wake 2 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 may not have much in common on the surface. One is a dark mystery thriller with a story that unfolds alongside its protagonists minds, while the other is a fast-paced and exhilarating action game about bright and colourful superheroes.
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James McCaffrey, the voice of Max Payne, has passed away at the age of 65.
James McCaffrey, the voice behind the iconic Max Payne and Alan Wake 2's Alex Casey, has passed away at 65.
Max Payne and Alan Wake voice actor James McCaffrey has died after a battle with cancer, according to a TMZ report. He was 65.
Alan Wake 2 certainly isn't afraid to be weird, whether it's letting you change the layout of a level at the press of a button, or suddenly turning into a full-blown musical. Making a game so wilfully out there must be a nerve-wracking experience, however, as you've got no idea whether your kooky ideas are going to land with the audience. Yet according to Alan Wake 2's creative director Sam Lake, Remedy's belief in the game was boosted during development by a film that is equally weird and brilliant.
The iconic voice of Max Payne, James McCaffrey, has passed away at the age of 65 because of cancer. For videogames, he was most famous for playing Max Payne across all three games but he was prevalent in a lot of big games. They include Alone in the Dark, Alan Wake, Control, and most recently in Alan Wake 2.
James McCaffrey, best known for his voice work as Max Payne, has passed away at the age of 65.
Video game actor James McCaffrey, whose roles included the iconic voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey in this year’s Alan Wake 2, has passed away.
Entourage star Kevin Dillon has given us some sad news today. James McCaffrey, known for his role as the voice of the titular character from the Max Payne series has died at 65. TMZ reports that McCaffrey passed away as a result of a battle with multiple myeloma.
James McCaffrey, the voice of Max Payne, Alex Casey in Alan Wake 2, and Zachariah Trench in Control, has sadly passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer.