On this episode of Character Select, Anjali and Julia sit down with renowned actor Abubakar Salim. Well-known to television audiences for his roles in Raised By Wolves and House of the Dragon, as well as for his BAFTA-winning performance of Bayek of Siwa in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Abubakar’s most recent role is even more impressive and unexpected: that of a studio founder and game director. His first release on April 23 was the sensational Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, which he conceived and shepherded into life through his own game company, Surgent Studios. From the first announcement he made at the Game Awards in 2023 to now, he has shared with the world his own journey of grief over the loss of his father a decade before through the story and beautiful manifestation of this game. Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more. ============== Guest: Follow Abubakar on Instagram @abzysalim and Twitter/X @abzybabzy  Follow Tales of Kenzera on Twitter @zauthegame Liinks: https://www.liinks.co/ZauTheGame Download Tales of Kenzera: ZAU now on ALL platforms!   Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at [email protected]. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!   @charselectpod | Instagram @characterselectpod | TikTok @charselectpod_ | Twitter/X   WATCH: My Shoes, Your Feet: https://youtu.be/tYa1tzJpe2Q?si=7oANyet64Plh_FkH WATCH: Play, Watch, Listen episode with Abubakar Salim and Austin Wintory: https://youtu.be/mjlIsw5nFdU?si=NRI2PYvNoNjHeviY   ============= Credits   - Hosts: Anjali Bhimani (https://anjalibhimani.com/) and Julia Bianco (http://www.juliabs.com/)   - Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani - Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey - Producer: Madigan Hunt - Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe - Research: W. Amanda Mack - Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott - Art: Laura Medeiros - Music: Rick Barrio Dill - Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude (http://multitude.productions/)   This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions (http://badauntie.com/) and The Halp Network (https://www.halpnet.com/) About The Show Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!