PlaySide Studios and Fumi Games are excited to announce that globally renowned actor Troy Baker (known for his performances in The Last of Us, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, BioShock Infinite, and more) has been cast as the leading character in 1930s cartoon-inspired shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire.
As revealed during Summer Game Fest, Baker will play Private Investigator Jack Pepper - the game’s lead protagonist - a former war hero, now a detective in a world where danger lurks in the smallest mouse hole. His journey starts with a seemingly cliché damsel in distress, but as P.I. Pepper begins to scratch the surface of Mouseburg’s seedy underbelly, it quickly spirals into a complex web of intrigue, involving murder, corruption and the unlikeliest of enemies.
Check out the newly released trailer here.
Troy Baker is an icon in today’s gaming landscape. A prolific multi-hyphenate, Troy is best known for his standout performances as Joel in The Last of Us parts I & II, Booker Dewitt in Bioshock Infinite, and most recently donned the hat and whip in Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. His performances have earned Troy multiple industry commendations including The Game Awards, DICE Awards, and an unprecedented five BAFTA nominations for Best Performance. In addition to games, Troy has collaborated with David Fincher on the Emmy-winning show Love, Death & Robots, and is featured in the HBO adaption of The Last of Us created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Later this year, Troy will reprise his role in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, alongside Norman Reedus and Léa Seydoux.
“I have been following the development of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire since it was first teased.” said Troy Baker. “Its art style, gameplay and 1930s film-noir aesthetic continue to win me over. I cannot wait to keep working with the team to bring Jack Pepper to life and hope to have some exciting things to share as we get closer to launch!”
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is planned for release this year. Wishlist now and follow to stay up to date on all future developments.