Jamie Bell Revealed As Voice of 'Griffin' In New Jumper Video Game
Jumper: Griffin's Story is the exciting new video game from Brash Entertainment that is based off the film Jumper, the eagerly anticipated science fiction-action-thriller from Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises. Adding film authenticity to the player's experience, Brash Entertainment has confirmed that the role of 'Griffin' in the game is voiced by Jamie Bell, who also plays 'Griffin' in the Jumper film.
Jumper: Griffin's Story extends the film's storyline, following 'Griffin', a battle-hardened Jumper determined to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of the Paladins. As 'Griffin' player's will have the ability to experience the character first hand as he battles through exotic locales around the world, on a quest to find his parent's killer.
"It's flattering that someone has seen my character and wanted to make it into a video game," Jamie said about his participation. "Griffin is a unique character and I think if people respond to the movie they'll love the game."
Jamie Bell is best known for his role as 'Billy Elliot' in the film of the same name, a role that won him a Best Actor award at the 2001 British Academy Awards (BAFTAs). Since then, Jaime has gone on to play instrumental roles in such films as Nicholas Nickleby (2002), King Kong (2005), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), and most recently as 'Griffin' in Jumper.
Jumper: Griffin's Story will be available for the PLAYSTATION2 computer entertainment system, the Wii video game system from Nintendo, and XBOX 360. The game is available tomorrow February 12, 2008 at North American retailers, and will be followed by the theatrical release on February 14, 2008. This game is rated 'T' for Teen by the ESRB. For more information about the movie please visit http://www.jumperthemovie.com/, and for more information about the game please visit http://www.jumpermoviegame.com