Roger Clark has shared his biggest regret about his role as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2. In a recent Q&A with Gamology, Clark expressed that he still feels regret over mispronouncing the name of Colm O’Driscoll, a key antagonist in the game. He explained that the name should be pronounced “Colom,” but Rockstar Games made him pronounce it incorrectly, which he found frustrating.
Clark noted that despite his attempts to correct the pronunciation, the game developers decided to keep it as “Colm.” This detail remains a point of dissatisfaction for Clark, who feels that the incorrect pronunciation detracts from the authenticity of his portrayal of Arthur Morgan’s interactions with the character.
Interestingly, the game itself seems to acknowledge the pronunciation issue. A clip following Clark’s comments reveals other characters debating the correct pronunciation of “Colm,” with some characters also mispronouncing it. However, Arthur’s pronunciation is not directly challenged by other characters, leaving some ambiguity about the creative choice.
In addition to this regret, Clark recently shared other insights about his experience working on the game. He often tells fans that there are no “good” endings in the game, challenging their perceptions of the story’s resolution. He also mentioned that one of the more physically demanding aspects of playing Arthur was the crouch-running, which left him sore for days.
While Clark has expressed regret over the pronunciation issue, he has also provided fans with interesting behind-the-scenes details about the challenges and realities of portraying Arthur Morgan in the critically acclaimed game.