The Voice Actor Behind Hades: Cast, Careers & Impact

Have you ever wondered why you love certain characters in video games? From Vanessa in Seven Knights and The Trailblazer in Star Rail to Alain in Unicorn Overlord and Octopath Traveler’s Primrose, what makes you emotionally connect with your favorite characters?

When Supergiant Games released Hades on September 17, 2020, little did they know that a gameplay set in the Underworld, a place where battles and death loomed everywhere, would be lapped up by gamers the world over! In the future, Supergiant Games went on to create Hades 2, and released the games for macOS, Switch, Windows, as well as the PlayStation Xbox series.

The game's stunning graphics and mystical horizons are just one side of the story. The other side is voice acting, an important part of bringing characters to life and enhancing the overall gameplay.

In fact, a good voice cast  turn animated characters into multifaceted personalities. Use the right voices and you can conjure up emotions, guide players through the game, and engender an outstanding gaming experience.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the notable roles that have made Hades the award-winning gameplay it is. We’ll also shed light on the voices behind the key characters, their journey in the challenging world of voice acting, and how Murf AI can engender a memorable gaming experience for players.

Original Hades Voice Actors and Cast

If you’ve played Hades or Hades 2, you know the characters aren’t just there to fill space. They have real personalities. They’re funny, emotional, sometimes sharp, and quiet at other times. A lot of that comes down to how they’re voiced.

With the help of AI dubbing in video gaming, the actors behind these roles don’t just read lines, they build entire people out of them. Here’s a look at some of the standout characters in both games and the folks who gave them a voice.

1. Zagreus

Voice Actor: Darren Korb

Character spotlight: Zagreus is the son of Hades and the protagonist in the first game. Initially, he just wants to escape the Underworld. But the more you play, the more you see a thoughtful, layered person who’s trying to understand where he came from. He’s stubborn but not cold. He jokes to mask the pressure he feels. Over time, his voice softens a little, like he’s figuring himself out.

About Darren Korb: Korb didn’t originally set out to be a voice actor. He’s actually the audio director at Supergiant. But because the studio is small, he stepped in; and it worked. His voice for Zagreus is confident, sarcastic, and strangely comforting. He also voices Skelly and Thanatos, and somehow makes them all sound totally different.

2. Melinoë 

Voice Actor: Judy Alice Lee

Character spotlight: Melinoë leads Hades 2. She’s Zagreus’s sister, but is nothing like him. Where he jokes, she stays focused. Where he rebels, she plans. She’s hunting Chronos, and you can hear it in how she speaks: measured and calm; like someone who’s been through a lot and doesn’t waste words.

About Judy Alice Lee: Alice Lee is, indeed, a pro at what she does. She voiced characters in games like Valorant and Genshin Impact. She studied music and theater, and it is apparent in her work. Judy Alice Lee's voice work as Melinoë doesn’t need big drama to hit hard, it’s all in the control she possesses.

3. Hades

Voice Actor: Logan Cunningham

Character spotlight: Hades is nothing like you’d expect him to be. He’s God of the Underworld and of course, Zagreus’s dad. Initially, he might come across as gruff, harsh, and stubborn. But as you keep playing, you notice the cracks in the armor. He’s got regrets. He doesn’t show love the way most people do, but it’s there.

About Logan Cunningham: Cunningham has been with Supergiant since Bastion. He’s got one of those voices you remember: deep, calm, and a little intimidating. He also voices Poseidon, Achilles, and a few others, and somehow none of them sound like Hades. He’s just that good!

4. Chronos

Voice Actor: Fred Tatasciore

Character spotlight: The menacing Chronos is the big bad in Hades 2. He’s the Titan of Time, and he acts like it. He’s slow, deliberate, and always in control. You can’t rush him. He’s got forever. That makes him scary without having to yell.

About Fred Tatasciore: Tatasciore has been around in the voice acting realm for a while. If you’ve played any big game or watched animation in the last 20 years, you’ve probably heard him in Overwatch, Diablo, and lots more. His voice for Chronos feels like it’s carved from stone: steady, heavy, and hard to shake.

5. Thanatos

Voice actor: Chris Saphire

Character spotlight: Thanatos is the god of death. He shows up during runs, often unannounced, and challenges Zagreus with a quiet, intense energy. He’s neither chatty nor dramatic, but his presence is always lingering.

About Chris Saphire: Christopher Saphire has a long history working with Supergiant Games. In the past, he has worked on Pyre and Transistor for them. He's also the recipient of awards for Best Picture (HP Lovecraft FF) and Best Actor (LA Cinema Fest of Hollywood) for his short film, "Edgar Allan Poe's, The Raven."

6. Hecate

Voice actor: Amelia Tyler

Character spotlight: Hecate is Melinoë’s mentor in Hades II. She’s powerful, smart, and doesn’t hand out praise easily. You get the sense she’s been through a lot, but she keeps it locked up. Still, there’s a little warmth when she talks to Melinoë, like a strict teacher who actually cares.

About Amelia Tyler: Aside from Hades, Tyler is known for her work as the narrator in Baldur's Gate 3 and for voicing Malady in Divinity: Original Sin 2. She started doing voice overs at the young age of 5. In the Hades game, she makes Hecate feel like someone you should definitely listen to.

7. Persephone

Voice actor: Laila Berzins

Character spotlight: Persephone is Zagreus’s mother in the first game. At the outset, she’s a mystery. But over time, her story becomes the heart of the game. She’s kind, grounded, and strong in quiet ways.

About Laila Berzins: Berzins is a versatile voice actor who’s worked in animation and games for years. She’s known for bringing emotional depth to roles. Her performance as Persephone is soft but firm.

8. Megaera

Voice actor: Avalon Penrose

Character spotlight: Megaera is one of the three Furies and a former partner of Zagreus. She’s cool under pressure and isn’t afraid to call Zagreus out. She walks the line between annoyance and affection.

About Avalon Penrose: Penrose hadn’t done voice acting before Hades. She was cast by Supergiant for her unique tone: low and casual, but expressive. Her rendition of Megaera certainly made the character stand out.

9. Dora

Voice actor: Erin Yvette

Character spotlight: Dora appears in Hades II as mischievous, relaxed, sarcastic, and somewhat lethargic. When she wants to, she can change her appearance to seem more menacing, although she can also be friendly when she likes someone.  

About Erin Yvette: Yvette  is an award winning film, stage, and voice actress. She is known for her voice work in video games like Oxenfree, Fortnite, The Wolf Among Us, and more.

10. Zeus

Voice actor: Peter Canavese

Character spotlight: Zeus is the king of the Olympian gods. He’s loud, dramatic, and full of himself, but helpful when he wants to be. He talks like everything he says should be written in gold.

About Peter Canavese: Canavese brings a booming, theatrical energy to Zeus. He also voices Primordial Chaos, which couldn’t sound more different. That shift shows how well he can play with tone.

11. Aphrodite

Voice actor: Courtney Vineys

Character spotlight: Aphrodite is the goddess of love. She’s calm, graceful, and speaks like she knows she’s always the center of attention. Her voice has a slow, smooth rhythm to it.

About Courtney Vineys: Vineys also plays Dusa in the video game, and switches from Dusa’s panic to Aphrodite’s poise with ease. The difference between the two voices shows just how skilled she is.

12. Nyx

Voice actor: Jamie Landrum

Character spotlight: Nyx is the goddess of the night and acts as a guardian figure to Zagreus. She’s quiet and wise, and her words feel carefully chosen. There’s a deep calm in the way she speaks.

About Jamie Landrum: Landrum voices both Nyx and Artemis. Her voice for Nyx is slower and softer. It gives Nyx a steady presence in the chaos of the Underworld.

The list might end here but there's lots more. Hades offers a whole world of exciting characters and voices. You have to play it to believe how dubbing voices can be a total game changer. Other notable voice actors in the game include Jason Marnocha (Odysseus), Colin Ryan (Apollo), Sterling Sulieman (Moros), Becca Q. Co (Nemesis), and Andrew Marks (Hermes).  

Explore AI-Powered Dubbing with Murf

From generating robotic monotones to remarkably human-like voices, AI dubbing has evolved and how! No prizes for guessing Murf Dub is leading this transformation. With its advanced voice cloning and contextual understanding, Murf lets you dub content into multiple languages while keeping the emotion, tone, and authenticity intact.

Dubbing is crucial when it comes to voice acting, especially when the content is in a foreign language. What is dubbing? It involves using AI to replace original audio sounds with new ones, possibly in a different language. It preserves the essence of the original work while making it accessible to a global audience.

AI voice dubbing pros and cons are many but what's so great about Murf? For starters, it lets you translate videos into over 20 languages using lifelike voices. You can also:

• Clone the original speaker’s voice in another language (without extra training)
• Adjust pronunciation for tricky words or brand names
• Keep background music and sound effects in place
• Rely on native language experts for final reviews

It’s fast, but it doesn’t skip the details and you get complete control. If your video has a specific tone or mood, Murf preserves that across languages.

The best part? You don’t need a studio or voiceover team. Just upload the script and you're good to go.

Bottom line: If you need to localize video content, want it to sound natural, enhance immersion, and personalize gameplay for a dynamic experience, Murf Dub is a solid option. It makes the whole process easier without cutting corners. With us, AI dubbing future is only getting better!

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