Chris O’Reilly

Combat-trained British actor and stunt specialist Chris O'Reilly made his screen debut in 2016 and quickly carved a niche in high-fidelity performance capture for video games. Best known for Thórgestr in Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Monroe in 007 First Light, and the Hooded Man in Resident Evil: Requiem, he also mentors emerging performers at the Performance Captured Academy UK.

Chris O’Reilly’s Place in Performance Capture and Video Game Acting

A British actor and combat specialist, Chris O’Reilly has built a distinct career at the crossroads of physical performance, stunt work, and video game voice acting. His debut came in 2016, and since then he has taken on roles that demand both vocal and full-body performance capture – a combination that sets him apart from voice-only actors in the industry. He also serves as a mentor and combat specialist at the Performance Captured Academy in the UK, where he trains other performers in brutal realism and storytelling through action.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and the Role of Thórgestr

Thórgestr, O’Reilly’s most discussed role to date, is described as a stubborn and fiercely loyal warrior who accompanies Senua on her harrowing journey. O’Reilly captured both the cinematic and gameplay performance for the character, calling the overall project “dark, visceral, and staggering” – praising Ninja Theory’s work as unlike anything he had seen in the industry. The role drew significant attention from gaming audiences following the character’s debut at The Game Awards 2023 trailer.

007 First Light and Monroe

In 2026, O’Reilly took on the role of Monroe in 007 First Light (2026), handling both performance capture for cinematics and voice work for gameplay sequences. The character fits squarely within his wheelhouse as a rough, physical presence, a natural extension of his background as an accomplished stunt performer and coordinator. He announced the role publicly with visible pride, describing it as a career milestone.