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    AshExMachina: Some thoughts, though it's not like anyone reads this far into the comments pages anyway (I certainly didn't). I think the argument "He JUST did voice... more »
    Erode: That's a shame. The man did good work and I loved Niko more »
    Toasticus: I mean, let's fucking put this into perspective. He accepted the contract because, without knowing the context of it being for GTA, he felt that his c... more »
    Toasticus: The guy is out of touch with reality. "I blame our union for not having the agreements in place to protect the creative people who drive the sales of ... more »
    ShaggE: Cracking Eggs Of Wisdom: He likely just got TOO into character. After all, right after "Cousin!", Niko's top mantra is "MAHNEY! I need mahney!" more »
    arniejolt: I remember a CBS Sunday Morning interview with James Earl Jones, Jones mentioned that he was only paid five thousand dollars to voice Darth Vader in t... more »
    heretrix: Wow. I'm amazed at all of the bashing of Nico's voice actor. His comments were directed at the actor's guild contract, not at Rockstar. If you feel th... more »
    potatojenkins: "Obviously I'm incredibly thankful to Rockstar for the opportunity to be in this game when I was just a nobody, an unknown quantity," Mr. Hollick, 35,... more »
    Chase Evans: I dont think VA's are paid enough. I work in the industry and I know that VA's really do get the shaft when compared to other talents. Sorry, many of ... more »
    Ross Castro: The article is a bit misleading, Hollick never whined about not being payed enough, in a interview he just question the idea that maybe video game voi... more »
    excaliburps: While he could have been underpaid, it's a shame he did what he did. I mean disparaging the people you work or have worked for is never a classy thing... more »
    shawncres: That voice actor should have been honored to be part of a game as perfect as GTA4, after all he's from relative obscurity compared to the likes of Ray... more »
    PhilESkyline: He signed the contract...I blame his agent and attorney for not doing enough research on the GTA series. Otherwise he would have asked for more. more »
    Jim Topoleski: Eh in one respect I agree, VAs are not paid what they should be in relation to what management makes when it comes to video games, nor are a lot of pe... more »
    Cyclolink: Hollick gets what he deserves. There are much better ways to approach an employer about your dissatisfaction with your compensation. more »
    Kainti: While I think it's harsh of Rock Star Mr. Hollick will now or sure be knocked down a peg, I just hope they don't take advantage of that causing more i... more »
    jackydoe: That is unfortunate. Way too many loose plot threads at the end of GTAIV that would have required Niko Bellic to wrap up. more »
  • #grandtheftautoiv

    Rockstar Says "Hell No!" To New Niko Dialog In Lost And Damned

    The folks at Rockstar don't seem to keen on the return of Niki Bellic's voice actor Michael Hollick, answering "Hell no!" to MTV Multiplayer's query about new lines for everyone's favorite Slavic bastard. More »
  • #gtaiv

    Extended Audio Interview with Niko Bellic's Voice Actor

    This interview sounds like it's taken from the Big O & Dukes radio show on WJFK-FM in Washington. It's a long and in depth talk with Michael Hollick, the voice actor for Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV. More »