There’s a lot of buzz here in Brazil about 171, which is affectionately known as the “Brazilian GTA.” But have you ever wondered what CJ’s voice actor thinks about that? I showed the project to Young Maylay, and his reaction was impressive.
You can check out my full interview with Young Maylay in the player below:
As soon as I told him about 171, Maylay was genuinely surprised. "Oh, what? That’s so crazy, man!" What impressed him most wasn’t just the game itself, but the fact that it’s being produced by a 100% Brazilian team.
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For him, that’s the key to success: “The people making the game are from Brazil? Then they’ll make sure Brazil is represented correctly, man.” He made a point of sending a shout-out to the developers: “Hey, congrats on that, man! Congrats, Brazil!”
Would Young Maylay accept a role in 171?
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity and cornered the man: “What if the folks at 171 invited you to participate?” His answer was honest and caught me off guard.
Maylay has always said he didn’t intend to make other games after the monumental impact of San Andreas. “You know what? You’ve put me in a tough spot now!” He explained that he’s very picky because he feels nothing will ever match what he experienced at Rockstar.
If you dreamed of seeing CJ walking the streets of 171, Maylay gave you a reality check, but for a noble reason: respect for the legacy. He was categorical: “Like, if someone from Brazil reached out to me and said, ‘Hey Maylay, would you be CJ in this game?’ No, I can’t do that.”
But hold on, it’s not all “no”! Maylay left the door open, which got me really excited. He’s up for it, as long as it’s something new.
"But if they said, 'Hey, would you play this guy here, and he’s some kind of L.A. big shot?' Oh, for sure, let’s do it!"
Check this out too: Exclusive: Interview with Young Maylay, the actor who played Carl Johnson (CJ) in GTA San Andreas
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