Tricia Helfer Is Kerrigan In StarCraft II

Leading a panel at BlizzCon this afternoon, Blizzard creative VP Chris Metzen just announced that Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galactica fame will be the new voice actress for the Zerg's Queen of Blades herself, Sarah Kerrigan. Helfer is kind of double-dipping in the real-time strategy genre here, given her recent appearances in Command & Conquer 3 and its expansion. Fans have been speculating about who would play Kerrigan for a while now, so there's your answer. Star power! 
 

Leading a panel at BlizzCon this afternoon, Blizzard creative VP Chris Metzen just announced that Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Galactica fame will be the new voice actress for the Zerg's Queen of Blades herself, Sarah Kerrigan. Helfer is kind of double-dipping in the real-time strategy genre here, given her recent appearances in Command & Conquer 3 and its expansion. Fans have been speculating about who would play Kerrigan for a while now, so there's your answer. Star power! 
 

Awesome

Kinda sucks for the voice actor who voiced Kerrigan in the original Starcraft.

Nice backlit crotch, lady.

Yummy.

I'd do her.

Sweet typecasting.

" Kinda sucks for the voice actor who voiced Kerrigan in the original Starcraft. "

What exactly is the point of having her do the voice work for this game, other than being able to tell geeks "look, cute girl with boobies! you want to buy this NOW!"?
 
I mean, it's not like her voice is THAT recognizable or unique.

I do like the lighting effects on that pic :P

awesome. Canadians are the new black.

" @Delta_Ass said:

" Kinda sucks for the voice actor who voiced Kerrigan in the original Starcraft. "

Guess she didn't wanna do it "

Well, as great as it is, its still not enough to sell it to me.

Marvelous.

C&C3, ODST, and now SC2.
 
Looks like Helfer has developed an interest in games work recently.

"What exactly is the point of having her do the voice work for this game, other than being able to tell geeks "look, cute girl with boobies! you want to buy this NOW!"?  I mean, it's not like her voice is THAT recognizable or unique. "

This is completely awesome, but not neccessary. This is wasting money.  
 
But awesome.

Judging from the cinematic trailer released a few days ago, I think the voice is fine.

I've seen her bare boobies :D

At least it's a statement that this is indeed a Sci-Fi game (or should I say SyFy?).

" What exactly is the point of having her do the voice work for this game, other than being able to tell geeks "look, cute girl with boobies! you want to buy this NOW!"?

She's so gorgeous. Her voice is perfect for the Queen of Blades.

" At least it's a statement that this is indeed a Sci-Fi game (or should I say SyFy?). "

This will be her first none xbox 360 game ^

It seems like her retirement plan is to star in the nerdiest things possible and spend the latter half of her life at conventions signing autographs for money. I suppose next she'll guest on Heroes, VO in a Star Wars game, and red shirt in the next Star Trek movie.
Not to say I'm complaining. I'm just wondering why Grace Park isn't nerding it out as much. Or Luci Lawless, even. Actually, Lawless might be tied up.
Its sad how much I know about the careers of these women... :-(

Cool

Whats not mentioned in this story is Robert Clotworthy (the original VA for Raynor) is returning to voice Raynor.

To me thats more exciting.

thats pretty neat

Awesome perfect casting...she will be mega epic

" @Branthog said:

"What exactly is the point of having her do the voice work for this game, other than being able to tell geeks "look, cute girl with boobies! you want to buy this NOW!"?  I mean, it's not like her voice is THAT recognizable or unique. "

QFT. Exactly what i was thinking. "

I'm just happy they rehired the old voice actor for Raynor. Was so pissed when they had decided to drop him.

She is probably a good choice. I think she did a good job in BSG even though she was not so great in C&C3.

" What exactly is the point of having her do the voice work for this game, other than being able to tell geeks "look, cute girl with boobies! you want to buy this NOW!"?  I mean, it's not like her voice is THAT recognizable or unique. "

Isn't she going to be in Halo 3:ODST aswell. If so, she's getting atround

I'd do Kerrigan bro 

" Isn't she going to be in Halo 3:ODST aswell. If so, she's getting atround "

Anyone who thinks Blizz is only hiring a pretty face is totally clueless.  BSG, as nerdy as it sounds, is an amazing show and she was consistently excellent.

" Anyone who thinks Blizz is only hiring a pretty face is totally clueless.  BSG, as nerdy as it sounds, is an amazing show and she was consistently excellent. "

 I mean, it's not like her voice is THAT recognizable or unique. "

" Anyone who thinks Blizz is only hiring a pretty face is totally clueless.  BSG, as nerdy as it sounds, is an amazing show and she was consistently excellent. "

Aw, I was rooting for Karen Strassman.

Not exactly star power when you're solely known for Sci-Fi Channel stuff and video games, but at least she's cute.

"I've seen her bare boobies :D "

Well, it's not a Grace Park in my bed, but I guess a Tricia in my Starcraft will do...

" @Branthog said:

 I mean, it's not like her voice is THAT recognizable or unique. "

I recognize her voice when I hear it. I believe she's also done one of the DC comic films I've seen and I don't remember anything negative of her work. "