Kojima, Death Stranding and Solid Snake

Hideo Kojima Says He Cast His Solid Snake-alike for Death Stranding 2 To Try and Surpass Mads Mikkelsen
On the Beach's latest trailer revealed a bevy of new information, including one particular casting that's caused quite a stir thanks to the character's distinctly Solid Snake-esque vibes. As it turns out,
'The Fans Would Not Be Satisfied Unless the Casting Surpassed Mads' Kojima Comments on New Death Stranding 2 Actor
Hideo Kojima discusses casting a major new character for Death Stranding 2 and how he hopes to surpass Mads Mikkelson's role in the original.
Death Stranding 2 Doesn't Feature Solid Snake, Lookalike Explained By Hideo Kojima
Kojima explains that during the pandemic, when he was casting for Death Stranding 2, Neil would be an important character that replaces Cliff from the first Death Stranding, and how the fans "would not be satisfied" unless the casting would surpass Mads Mikkelsen (who played Cliff in the first game).
DEATH STRANDING 2's Mysterious Character Neil Has Solid Snake Energy; Hideo Kojima Explains Casting
Hideo Kojima has opened up about the casting of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ’s mysterious new character, Neil, who sparked interest in the latest trailer thanks to his uncanny resemblance to Metal Gear Solid ’s Solid Snake.
Kojima Explains Death Stranding 2’s Mysterious New Character Amid Solid Snake Comparisons
Death Stranding 2 launched a new trailer this week, and fans have commented on a resemblance to Solid Snake, and Kojima has responded.
Hideo Kojima says he chose Death Stranding 2's Solid Snake lookalike because he needed an actor who "would surpass" Mads Mikkelsen
Jason Momoa wasn’t kidding when he said playing the comic book character Lobo was a top priority for him. In a new post on X, DC Studios co-chief James Gunn revealed the text Momoa sent him when it was announced in fall 2022 that Gunn and Peter Safran would be heading up the Warner Bros. …
Kojima Said Death Stranding 2 Actor Would Be the Spitting Image of Solid Snake in a Bandana, So He Made It Happen
If you’ve watched the new Death Stranding 2 trailer, you’ll know that Italian actor Luca Marinelli puts on a bandana and looks directly into the camera like Metal Gear Solid protagonist Solid Snake. It’s one of the best Easter eggs in the epic 10-minute trailer, but did you know auteur Hideo Kojima foreshadowed the scene half a decade ago?
Who Is Kojima’s New ‘Solid Snake’ and Why Death Stranding 2 Looks Like the Closest We’ll Ever Get to Another Metal Gear Solid
K ojima Productions premiered a new, 10-minute long trailer for Death Stranding 2 at SXSW over the recent weekend, and while it features some familiar faces – like Norman Reedus
Hideo Kojima left "a number of clues" in the new Death Stranding 2 trailer, including hints of a day/night cycle
I f you ask me, Hideo Kojima is inarguably the king of the video game trailer. Going as far back as that incredible Metal Gear Solid 2 E3 trailer, his trailers have been jam-packe
Hideo Kojima releases Death Stranding 2 on the Beach pre-order trailer and main theme by Woodkid
Hideo Kojima was at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, earlier this week to present the latest trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. The standard version of the highly awaited sequel to Death Stranding is now confirmed for release on June 26, 2025, with pre-orders set to go live on March 17.
Hideo Kojima says Death Stranding's themes of connection came about because "I thought I lost everything when I became alone nine years ago"
When talking about the original Death Stranding, Kojima said, "The game was about connection," which we knew. However, Kojima ...
Epic Death Stranding 2 Trailer Reveals Release Date, New Gameplay, and Some Serious Metal Gear Vibes
Hideo Kojima took to the stage at SXSW 2025 in Austin, TX this evening to reveal an epic new trailer for Death Stranding 2: ...