In a rare move, the original voice actors from the D&D game reprise their roles. This means the chemistry, the improvised-sounding banter, and the genuine emotion are all intact. Laura Bailey’s scream of rage or Sam Riegel’s perfectly-timed joke feel authentic because they’ve been playing these characters for a decade.
“A foul-mouthed, big-hearted triumph.” The Legend of Vox Machina
In the landscape of adult animation, few stories are as unlikely—or as triumphant—as that of The Legend of Vox Machina . What began as a home-brewed Dungeons & Dragons campaign for a group of voice actors has evolved into one of Amazon Prime Video’s most popular adult animated series. It’s a bloody, profane, and surprisingly heartfelt love letter to fantasy, friendship, and the chaotic joy of rolling a natural 20. From the Living Room to Kickstarter The story of Vox Machina is inextricably linked to Critical Role , the web series that turned tabletop role-playing into a global phenomenon. In 2015, a group of nerdy-voiced actors—including Matt Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Ashley Johnson, and Taliesin Jaffe—began livestreaming their home D&D game. The first campaign followed the adventures of Vox Machina , a motley crew of mercenaries with a drinking problem and a heroic streak. In a rare move, the original voice actors