Voice actor Jordan Reynolds joins Geek Freaks to unpack his role as Adam Warlock in Marvel Rivals, how he built the character’s calm, reliable presence, and what it takes to deliver clean, useful callouts that help players in the moment. He talks audition mindset, working with voice director Michael Sirieix at Brightskull Studios, and shaping performance to match gameplay. We also get fun stories from his early days on the Warner Bros. lot, meeting Crispin Freeman, and his World of Warcraft gigs, from Highmountain Tauren to the mead-obsessed Dr. Brandt.
00:00 Welcome and setup. Adam Warlock in Marvel Rivals is top of mind.
01:13 The audition grind and why booking one feels great.
02:18 Avoiding “vanilla” reads and the “submit it and forget it” mindset.
04:35 Building Adam’s voice as a hopeful, stable anchor within game limits.
05:24 Banter vs barks and keeping warmth in slower lines.
08:26 Playing a methodical healer and letting that inform delivery.
09:34 Working with voice director Michael Sirieix at Brightskull Studios.
12:05 Making “Born Again” crystal clear for teammates while keeping emotion.
17:43 World of Warcraft roles, from Highmountain Tauren to Dr. Brandt in The War Within.
19:40 Pitch shifting, finding old lines, and fans spotting his work.
23:56 First in studio gig at Warner Bros., “Countdown to Geostorm,” and meeting Crispin Freeman.
Adam Warlock’s voice sits in a steady, reliable pocket that uplifts the team even when the action spikes.
Functional clarity matters. Short barks like “Born Again” must be instantly readable and still feel human.
Great sessions balance instincts with direction from the studio to align reads with gameplay needs.
Auditions should reflect what resonates with you. Chasing every note leads to safe reads that blend in.
“Submit it and forget it” helps you stay sane when audition volume is high.
Early studio moments matter. That first WB lot gig and meeting heroes like Crispin Freeman fueled the journey.
In WoW, he has credits from Highmountain Tauren to Dr. Brandt’s mead mission in The War Within.
“He is hopeful, he is uplifting, and he’s an anchor.”
“Everything is very clinical, methodical.”
“Submit it and forget it.”
“Countdown to Geostorm in five, four, three, two, one.”
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Apple Podcast tags: Geek Freaks, Jordan Reynolds, Marvel Rivals, Adam Warlock, Voice Acting, World of Warcraft, Brightskull Studios, Michael Sirieix, Crispin Freeman, Interview
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