Leon Kennedy’s Voice Actor Shares a Hilarious Cut Line from Resident Evil Requiem

Nick Apostolides, the talented voice actor behind the beloved Resident Evil protagonist Leon S. Kennedy, recently shared an exciting behind-the-scenes secret from the recording sessions of Resident Evil 9. During a podcast episode with fellow voice actors Ben Starr and Alanah Pearce, Apostolides revealed that he had pitched a hilarious line for Leon’s fight with the Titan Spinner in Raccoon City, but unfortunately, it didn’t make the cut.

Apostolides’ performance as Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem perfectly captured the character’s ’80s-action-flick persona, which first blossomed in Resident Evil 4. This led to a slew of lovably corny one-liners that he delivered throughout the game. The voice actor reminisced about the recording sessions and shared the line he had pitched, which would have been his ‘favorite’ in the game had it been used in the final product.

When asked about the line, Apostolides chuckled and said, ‘When you fight the spider, I wanted to say, and we recorded it, you know, you’ve been a real itsy-bitsy pain in my ass.’ He delivered the line in Leon’s gruff, grizzled voice, emphasizing the character’s rugged and humorous side. The line would have been a perfect fit for the game, and fans across the internet were in agreement, with one commenter writing, ‘This would have been freaking incredible.’

Unfortunately, Capcom decided to go with a slightly different approach, and Leon ended up saying, ‘You are a real pest, you know that?’ and ‘I don’t have time for pest control’ during the battle. While the final line may not have been as humorous as Apostolides’ original pitch, it still showcased Leon’s tough and resourceful personality.

With the release of Resident Evil Requiem in the books, fans are now eagerly anticipating the upcoming Code Veronica remake, which is slated to release sometime in 2027. Until then, they can look forward to Zach Cregger’s film adaptation of the series, which is set to hit theaters this October and has already generated cautious excitement among longtime fans of the franchise.

Apostolides’ revelation has left fans wondering what other exciting behind-the-scenes secrets the Resident Evil series holds. Perhaps future games will incorporate more of the character’s humorous one-liners, making the series even more enjoyable for fans.

The voice actor’s enthusiasm and dedication to his role have undoubtedly contributed to the success of the Resident Evil series, and fans are grateful for his willingness to share behind-the-scenes stories and insights.