Voice-over roles didn't use to have much glamor or glitz. They were often a way to make a quick buck, but not seen as any kind of meaningful contribution to an actor's resume. But video games have changed that.

In 2020 and 2019, the games with some of the biggest, most publicized releases—Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding—put their celebrity stars up front, and people ate it up.

Not every video game acting role gets that much attention, but it's something more and more actors are saying yes to. Here's some of the more unexpected celebrity video game roles that have gone down.