Shai Matheson

Shai Matheson,

UK-based actor and voice actor from London, England, Shai Matheson holds a native US/Mid-Atlantic accent alongside an extensive range of character voices. His screen credits include Catch-22, Manhunt, and the 2026 BBC comedy Twenty Twenty Six. Best known for voicing Sylvando in Dragon Quest XI, Serenoa Wolffort in Triangle Strategy, and Scar in Wuthering Waves, he is represented by Anthea Represents.

Shai Matheson’s Range Across Gaming’s Most Ambitious Titles

From a South American-spirited showman to a cold-blooded antagonist in a gacha RPG, London-born actor Shai Matheson has carved out a distinct space in video game voice work by taking on characters that sit far outside a single archetype. Based in the UK and represented by Anthea Represents, Matheson brings a native US/Mid-Atlantic accent to a catalogue of roles that spans JRPGs, action RPGs, and tactical strategy titles – none of which sound remotely alike.

Dragon Quest XI and the Making of Sylvando

The character that put Matheson on the map for JRPG fans is Sylvando, the flamboyant circus showman from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. First released internationally in 2018, Dragon Quest XI did not include voice acting in its original Japanese version – meaning Matheson’s performance was part of the first wave of cast recordings for the English release. When Square Enix released Dragon Quest XI S in 2019 with expanded character scenarios, Matheson returned to the studio to record additional lines for Sylvando’s extended story content. The character, inspired by Latin flair and theatrical excess, became a fan favourite and remains the role most closely associated with Matheson’s name.

Triangle Strategy and a Lead Role in a New IP

Square Enix tapped Matheson again for their 2022 tactical RPG Triangle Strategy, where he voices Serenoa Wolffort – the central protagonist and heir to House Wolffort. This marked his first lead role in a major game, placing him in almost every scene across the title’s lengthy runtime. The casting was a significant shift from the supporting and scene-stealing energy of Sylvando, requiring Matheson to sustain a grounded, measured performance across a complex political narrative.

Wuthering Waves, Xenoblade, and a Broader JRPG Footprint

Matheson’s work extends further across the genre. He voices the antagonist Scar in the English version of Wuthering Waves, a role he confirmed publicly on social media at launch. In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, he plays Cammuravi, one of the game’s more intense warrior figures. The contrast between Scar’s menace and Cammuravi’s honour-driven fury shows the breadth of what Matheson brings across different productions. He has also appeared in Lies of P as the eccentric inventor Lorenzini Venigni and as Menolias in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Batman and the LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight

Announced at the 2025 Game Awards – where Matheson appeared in character – the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight represents his highest-profile single-character billing to date. His agency’s listing confirms this as a lead role in the 2026 release, and it arrives alongside his television work in the BBC spoof comedy Twenty Twenty Six, where he plays the flamboyant American character Eduardo in a production directed by John Morton.

Screen Work and Audio Drama

Matheson’s work runs well beyond video games. Television credits include Catch-22 (Hulu/Channel 4), directed by George Clooney, Manhunt on ITV, Sky One’s Lucky Man, and Coronation Street. He has also contributed several characters to Big Finish Productions, including Altazar de Medlock in Doctor Who audio dramas. His accent range – spanning Neutral UK, Spanish, South American, German, New York, and Arabic – has made him a consistent presence in promo voiceover work for broadcasters including CNN, Channel 4, Nickelodeon, Disney, and Sky Sports.