Morena Baccarin

Morena Baccarin (born 1979) is a Brazilian actress, best known for her work in the sci-fi series and the films. She provided the voice and motion-capture for Dominika Wilk, a character in Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Morena Baccarin, born in Rio de Janeiro to actress and journalist Fernando Baccarin, hails from a diverse background of Italian, , and Portuguese/Brazilian descent. Relocating to New York at the age of ten, she attended , followed by the . Baccarin started her career in theater and gained attention in movies, notably starring in (2002). After her move to Los Angeles, she caught the eye of , leading to her role in the short-lived cult sci-fi show Firefly (2002).
===Assassin's Creed===
In a December 2023 interview with Ubisoft to promote the upcoming game, Morena Baccarin, reflecting on her portrayal of Dominika Wilk in Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, expressed fascination with the character's complexity, emphasizing the blurred lines between good and bad. The actress enjoyed exploring various facets of Dominika's personality, from being alluring to exhibiting rudeness, with choices influencing different outcomes in the game. Baccarin also discussed her involvement in character approvals, highlighting detailed considerations about her appearance, such as eye placement and knee size.
Regarding the VR project, Baccarin explained her role involved both face capture and voice-over, excluding motion capture for the body. Despite the initial adjustment to wearing the camera-on-head contraption, she found the experience different from her past video game work and appreciated the unique combination of vocal and facial expressions. Baccarin acknowledged the distinct challenges of virtual reality, noting the absence of human eye connection and the need to convey emotions more intensely to engage players. She expressed a preference for playing compelling villainous roles, enjoying the intricate struggle of making people doubt themselves and enticing them into darkness.
==Assassin's Creed credits==
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR (2023) – Dominika Wilk
==External links==
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==References==
Category:Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR voice actors
Category:Voice actors