Shadow-dropping out of nowhere, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has made fans of the original incredibly happy, with remastered visuals, updated mechanics, and some of the same memorable ‘jank’ that made the original so much fun. However, did you know Patrick Stewart was involved in the original, and therefore is present in Oblivion Remastered? That sultry, silky voice of Uriel Septim VII in the opening minutes was none other than Jean Luc Picard himself, Patrick Stewart.

An actor steeped in the history of his craft, with appearances in big Hollywood blockbusters, long-standing TV series, and of course his first love, theatre and the stage, Patrick Stewart has famously been one for being as prepared as possible for his characters. However, when originally recording his lines for Oblivion, he may not have been expecting the level of preparation he received.

A Theatre Actor Who Likes to Be Prepared Uriel Septim VII,...