EA has announced the live-action cast of the Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising expansion, adding in a little ultra-violence, a bit of unfortunate anime adaptation, and a whole lot of Flair.
Ric Flair, that is. The 16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion joins an all-star lineup of new additions to the Red Alert 3 roster, portraying Commander Hill, one of the commanders players will take on in the new Commanderâs Challenge mode. Flair was understandably excited about the role.
âWhen I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer, all I could say was âWoooooooooooo!'â
âŚokay. Flair was seen back in October filming something in the EA Los Angeles gym with a person in a bear suit. Not that that means anythingâŚI just wanted to point that out.
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EA Announces All-Star Celebrity Cast for Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising
Eclectic Ensemble Cast Stars in Newest Addition to the Red Alert Universe
LOS ANGELESâ(BUSINESS WIRE)âElectronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the members of the live action movie cast for Command & Conquer⢠Red Alert⢠3: Uprising, the upcoming campaign expansion to last fallâs award-winning Command & Conquer⢠Red Alert⢠3. Picking up in the aftermath of the events in the original, Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising features an eclectic cast starring in the all new, live-action movie sequences the Command & Conquer franchise is known for. From sci- fi legends to rising starlets and masters of the squared-circle, the cast of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising includes (in alphabetical order): Jamie Chung, (Dragonball Evolution), Ric Flair (16-time world heavyweight wrestling champion), Malcolm McDowell (Heroes, Clockwork Orange, Wing Commander), Jodi Lyn OâKeefe (Prison Break), Holly Valance (Neighbours) along with returning fan-favorites Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic.
âQuality 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,â said Amer Ajami, Senior Producer at EA Los Angeles. âWe 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 everyoneâs performances not only in the cutscenes, but also in Commanderâs Challenge, where youâll actually be battling some of our stars.â
âWhen I found out that EA wanted me to be part of Command & Conquer, all I could say was âWoooooooooooo!'â said 16-time world heavyweight champion, Ric Flair, who stars as Commander Hill, a commander players will have to take on in the new Commanderâs Challenge mode. âI 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 âNature Boyâ 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.â
Malcolm McDowell, who plays Rupert Thornley, the president of the European Union, and had previously starred in the live-action movies for the Wing Commander franchise, added, âItâs 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 isnât a good attitude. Kids are spending a lot of money and time on these games and they deserve first rate performers and Iâm glad to say that this is what Uprising is.â
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will take players deeper into the Red Alert⢠universe with four new mini-campaigns set in the aftermath of the events of Red Alert 3. The game also features the new Commanderâs Challenge mode, a series of 50 challenging, over-the-top scenarios where players will need to battle through a gauntlet of commanders and obstacles in order to unlock the gameâs powerful new units.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will be available for digital download this March for $19.99 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB or PEGI. For more information about the game, please visit www.commandandconquer.com, home of Command & Conquer TV, EAâs dedicated online Command & Conquer network that goes beyond the game and brings players all the latest news, tips and strategies straight from the developers. This Friday, fans can go to the website to catch the first episode of BattleCastTM PrimeTime, the channelâs flagship program, which will have all the latest Command & Conquer news including an interview with Ric Flair.
And for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprisingâs live-action movies and the debut of the gameâs first trailer, tune in this weekend to âGameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighleyâ on SpikeTV (check local listings) and GameTrailers.com.