Interview – A Meeting In Racoon City With Resident Evil’s Claire Redfield Actor Stephanie Panisello

Introduction:
Stephanie Panisello, the voice and motion capture actor for Claire Redfield in the Resident Evil franchise, sat down for an interview to discuss her career and upcoming projects. We meet Stephanie in Toronto, which boasts a large population of racoons, making the city a real-life Racoon City from the game series. Stephanie shares insights on Claire’s character development throughout the games and teases her role in the upcoming film, Death Island.

Claire’s Character Growth:

Stephanie reveals that Claire has undergone personal growth throughout the Resident Evil series. While her essence as a compassionate and strong character remains the same, she has become more certain and confident in her choices. From simply surviving in Resident Evil 2 to being driven and curious in Infinite Darkness, Claire now has a plan and knows exactly what she’s doing in Death Island.

Stephanie’s Journey as a Storyteller:

Before her career in motion capture acting, Stephanie initially planned to become a lawyer. However, her love for storytelling, nurtured since her childhood, eventually led her down a different path. Stephanie reminisces about reading stories to children and the impact storytelling has on young minds. She has also had the opportunity to work on children’s audio books and believes that storytelling can plant seeds of imagination, dreams, and desires, leading to beautiful things.

Broadway Dreams:

Having received a message from a medium advising her to “go back to her roots,” Stephanie contemplates whether she should pursue Broadway, where her acting journey began. Although she steered away from it for a while, Stephanie recognizes the value of returning to her roots and embracing acting on Broadway, even if it’s just for her own soul’s fulfillment.

Unforeseen Career in Video Games:

Stephanie’s passion for video games was sparked by playing Rayman with her family. However, she never imagined herself providing voices for video game characters. Similarly, acting wasn’t her first career choice, as she initially planned to work in political science and international affairs. It was only by chance, through a Starbucks customer who was a sound engineer for video games, that Stephanie discovered voice acting. Her journey led her to work on Resident Evil, and she expresses gratitude for the opportunity and the “Avengers moment” of being a part of the franchise.

Conclusion:

Stephanie Panisello’s portrayal of Claire Redfield has captivated fans and showcased her talent as a voice and motion capture actor. As Resident Evil continues to expand with TV shows and films, Stephanie’s passion for storytelling and acting shines through. From her beginnings as a storyteller to her unexpected entry into the world of video games, Stephanie’s journey has been filled with surprises and fulfilling experiences.