Patrick Stewart Was Blown Away by the Detailed Character Notes Bethesda Prepared for His Oblivion Role, Todd Howard Reveals

Patrick Stewart brought his commanding voice to countless memorable characters throughout his career, but his experience recording dialogue for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion revealed how seriously Bethesda approached its fantasy world. The legendary actor, who voiced Emperor Uriel Septim VII in the 2006 role-playing game, was reportedly impressed by the detailed background information the developers prepared for his character. A behind-the-scenes documentary included with the original Oblivion Collector’s Edition captured Bethesda’s reaction to Stewart’s enthusiasm. The footage, which has…