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MrFerder · 07/27/2009, 06:47 pm

For all those wondering why Earl Boen didn't reprise the voice of LeChuck for ToMI even though he did for SoMI:SE , it's somewhat explained in this audio interview:

http://www.lucasarts.com/games/monke..._dofarrell.mp3

From what I can gather, Earl is now retired in Hawaii and did long-distance recording for Secret: Special Edition because of the special circumstances . The retirement explains why he wouldn't be hired to do regular recordings for ToMI.
The question is, whether he'll feel like doing recordings for a LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition or not.

bobhobbit · 07/27/2009, 06:55 pm

Maybe they had him already record the lines for LeChuck's Revenge... it's not as if LeChuck says all that much in that game.

Just hopeful speculation...

PariahKing · 07/27/2009, 06:59 pm

LeChuck has a fair bit to say but he's not the main character. It'd have been wise to record both.

bobhobbit · 07/27/2009, 07:02 pm

If only I really trusted LucasArts to be "wise"....

SHODANFreeman · 07/27/2009, 07:22 pm

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Originally Posted by bobhobbit

If only I really trusted LucasArts to be "wise"....

^ This.

Rather Dashing · 07/27/2009, 08:04 pm

While I think Dominic Armato's voice is one of the excellent things about Curse of Monkey Island, I never thought Boen's LeChuck was either distinctive or definitive. It's a deep pirate voice, there's not too much special about it when I hear it. No disrespect to the man, but I'm fine with any interchangeable similar voice.

LeChuck315 · 07/27/2009, 08:06 pm

I hope that they get him when/if they remake MI2. It would just seem "off" if he isn't in the second one. At least with Tales LeChuck, it started with a new game and not in the middle of them.

bobhobbit · 07/27/2009, 08:16 pm

To be honest I was much more fond of Boen's LeChuck in Curse. I felt like his performance character-wise in Secret:SE was pretty generic, although he does have a great booming bass to his voice. If they decide to cast him (or have already recorded him) for MI2, I'll be happy, but I'm sure they could find a suitable replacement if for some reason they can't get him back.

I imagine he could do a pretty good James Earl Jones impression for "Please, take this mask off... I am your brother, etc.", though.

Everlast · 07/27/2009, 09:03 pm

This was explained pretty earlier by a forum user who is a reviewer and interviewed alexandra. He told me the same thing that Earl was retired. Its kinda sad since his voice is good in my view.

*Silverwolfpet* · 07/28/2009, 01:55 am

I like his voice... I find it distinct and very LeChuck-y!
It would be really cool if he would accept doing the voice for LeChuck in MI2. I understand that he's retired, but that doesn't mean he can't do this if he wants to. Here's the problem, DOES he want to?

Fury · 07/28/2009, 02:05 am

Earl had the best Lechuck voice by far, but the current one in tales is fine.

But this explains a fair bit. Thanks for the post.

youmaycallmemurray · 08/03/2009, 12:58 pm

That's a shame, the current guy sounds pretty similar but more hoarse and strained.

Brainiac · 08/03/2009, 04:51 pm

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Originally Posted by youmaycallmemurray

That's a shame, the current guy sounds pretty similar but more hoarse and strained.

Oddly enough, LeChuck's VA (as early as the original trailer/demo) reminded me of Steven Blum; he voiced Jolly Roger for the PotC online game.

07/27/2009, 06:47 pm	#1
MrFerder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 111	Earl Boen Mystery Solved For all those wondering why Earl Boen didn't reprise the voice of LeChuck for ToMI even though he did for SoMI:SE , it's somewhat explained in this audio interview: http://www.lucasarts.com/games/monke..._dofarrell.mp3 From what I can gather, Earl is now retired in Hawaii and did long-distance recording for Secret: Special Edition because of the special circumstances . The retirement explains why he wouldn't be hired to do regular recordings for ToMI. The question is, whether he'll feel like doing recordings for a LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition or not.

07/27/2009, 06:59 pm	#3
PariahKing I Have Arrived Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,327	LeChuck has a fair bit to say but he's not the main character. It'd have been wise to record both. __________________ It's OK to eat fish - they don't have any feelings.

07/28/2009, 01:55 am	#10
Silverwolfpet Wolfy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 3,042	I like his voice... I find it distinct and very LeChuck-y! It would be really cool if he would accept doing the voice for LeChuck in MI2. I understand that he's retired, but that doesn't mean he can't do this if he wants to. Here's the problem, DOES he want to? __________________ I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own. Something awesome this way comes... ^.^ www.silverwolfpet.com

08/03/2009, 12:58 pm	#12
youmaycallmemurray Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 93	That's a shame, the current guy sounds pretty similar but more hoarse and strained. Last edited by youmaycallmemurray; 08/03/2009 at 01:03 pm.

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07/27/2009, 06:55 pm	#2
bobhobbit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 202	Maybe they had him already record the lines for LeChuck's Revenge... it's not as if LeChuck says all that much in that game. Just hopeful speculation...

07/27/2009, 07:02 pm	#4
bobhobbit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 202	If only I really trusted LucasArts to be "wise"....

07/27/2009, 08:04 pm	#6
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,806	While I think Dominic Armato's voice is one of the excellent things about Curse of Monkey Island, I never thought Boen's LeChuck was either distinctive or definitive. It's a deep pirate voice, there's not too much special about it when I hear it. No disrespect to the man, but I'm fine with any interchangeable similar voice.

07/27/2009, 08:06 pm	#7
LeChuck315 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 25	I hope that they get him when/if they remake MI2. It would just seem "off" if he isn't in the second one. At least with Tales LeChuck, it started with a new game and not in the middle of them.

07/27/2009, 08:16 pm	#8
bobhobbit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 202	To be honest I was much more fond of Boen's LeChuck in Curse. I felt like his performance character-wise in Secret:SE was pretty generic, although he does have a great booming bass to his voice. If they decide to cast him (or have already recorded him) for MI2, I'll be happy, but I'm sure they could find a suitable replacement if for some reason they can't get him back. I imagine he could do a pretty good James Earl Jones impression for "Please, take this mask off... I am your brother, etc.", though.

07/27/2009, 09:03 pm	#9
Everlast Holy Awesome Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 370	This was explained pretty earlier by a forum user who is a reviewer and interviewed alexandra. He told me the same thing that Earl was retired. Its kinda sad since his voice is good in my view.

07/28/2009, 02:05 am	#11
Fury Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Homeless (until I get a new car) Posts: 1,363	Earl had the best Lechuck voice by far, but the current one in tales is fine. But this explains a fair bit. Thanks for the post.

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