Hanging Up The Wesker Shades

Hanging Up The Wesker Shades

on December 1, 2021 in Resident Evil, Animation-Games

Why I Am No Longer The Voice of Albert Wesker

My journey as Wesker in the “Resident Evil” franchise culminated with “Teppen” in 2019, marking more than a decade of bad assery and hysterical memories. My final gig with Capcom was a 2-day test performance-capture shoot in 2020 – not a game.

As negotiations for future projects did not align with our mutual goals, I have embraced the end of this era with gratitude and some relief — not sure how Wesker would sound like when I’m 80. Throughout these years, Capcom’s decisions on casting have understandably been influenced by various logistics and economic considerations, so no hard feelings here.

I had hoped to craft a heartfelt love-letter to this chapter, celebrating Wesker and you guys, the fans. Unfortunately, due to recent events – all set in motion by one person, I’m just writing this post.

Resident Evil Rumors & Bad Actors

Heather Vandagriff, in an effort to damage my relationship with Capcom, wrote a defamatory Reddit post claiming I leaked “Resident Evil 4” artwork online. I did no such thing. Here is what I did do: I called her out on her questionable running of a “fans of DC Douglas” discord server that was started by her in my name without my permission earlier this year.

Because that conversation didn’t go well, she left the streaming group I had assembled during the pandemic and began to do everything she could think of to tarnish my name and online reputation, including joining my stalker in her efforts. (I have written about her elsewhere and if you end up down that rabbit hole – God help you.)

Needless to say, gaming blogs and strangers ran with Heather’s efforts and the rest, as they [will] say, is stupid internet history.

So… There it is. Now I will log off and enjoy real life, flesh-and-blood people who have to look me in the eye, and new gigs playing creepy villains.

2023 Update

A year and a half of cons later you all made me realize this – I will forever be your Albert Wesker in these games:

• THE UMBRELLA CHRONICLES
• RESIDENT EVIL 5
• DARKSIDE CHRONICLES
• LOST IN NIGHTMARES
• MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
• MERCENARIES 3D
• REVELATIONS 2
• UMBRELLA CORPS
• TEPPEN

And forever Wesker-inspired in these 2 films:

CLICK TO WATCH SOME SCENES (a flash of my butt has this restricted 🤣)

And, please, never forget the love I showed y’all with these fan service videos:

WATCH: The Resident Evil / Albert Wesker Parody Videos & More!

And, most importantly, thanks to ALL the volunteers who joined me on stage for my Notorious [Zombie Related] Erotic Fanfic Show! You helped me feed my love of live performance!

WATCH NOW! (Definitely NSFW! But 90 minutes of oh so funny!)

Image: A series of photos showing a panel discussion at Youmacon with speakers laughing and interacting jovially. Captions reveal the topic as "The Notorious Albert Wesker Erotic Fanfic Panel. -- D.C. Douglas

In 2021, there was a notable online drama involving a voice actor from the “Resident Evil” video game series. The incident revolved around Jeanette Maus, a voice actor who provided her voice for multiple characters in “Resident Evil Village.” The controversy began when it was alleged that she leaked concept art from the game online.

The situation escalated when the images, which were said to be leaked concept art, surfaced on social media and various gaming forums, leading to widespread speculation and discussions among fans. Capcom, the developer and publisher of the “Resident Evil” series, typically maintains strict confidentiality about its games’ content before official releases, making such leaks a significant breach.

Jeanette Maus and Capcom responded to the allegations, clarifying that the images shared were not official concept art from “Resident Evil Village.” Maus explained that the images were from a different project she was involved with, unrelated to the “Resident Evil” series.

The confusion was cleared up, but not before causing a stir within the “Resident Evil” community and the broader gaming audience. The incident highlighted the challenges and potential repercussions of misinformation spreading quickly in the digital age, especially concerning highly anticipated video games.

There was a separate incident involving DC Douglas, the voice actor known for portraying Albert Wesker in the “Resident Evil” series. In 2021, he was embroiled in a controversy after allegedly leaking images that were speculated to be from a then-unannounced “Resident Evil” game. The leaked content led to considerable buzz among fans and speculation about the nature and details of the upcoming game.

DC Douglas later clarified that he did not post any materials. This incident raised issues about the handling of proprietary information and the boundaries between personal and professional projects for individuals involved in high-profile entertainment properties. The event served as a cautionary tale about the potential consequences of sharing content online without clear distinctions about its origin and nature.

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FALL DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE:

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