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- Wolfenstein 3, codenamed Valkyrie, is in full production with casting and motion capture expected to start in April 2023.
- A new character named Sofiya, an orphan from Ukraine, will be introduced in the game, forming a bond with B.J. Blazkowicz.
- Tom Keegan and Emily Schweber, both veterans of MachineGames projects, are involved in Wolfenstein 3, with Keegan as performance director and Schweber as casting director.
- The anticipated release of Wolfenstein: Valkyrie is set for 2027, aligning with Bethesdas plans to launch a Wolfenstein TV series on Amazon following the success of Fallout.
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MachineGames is reportedly advancing steadily with the third installment in the Wolfenstein series. Michael Beckwith reported on MP1ST on February 26, 2026, that casting is ramping up, with motion capture of actors expected to begin in April. These developments follow rumors of a new Wolfenstein title since MachineGames completed Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Studio head Jerk Gustafsson has publicly stated his intention to continue the B.J. Blazkowicz saga. MP1ST, which has previously shared information about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and the Horizons multiplayer game, revealed details about the cast, the project’s codename (Valkyrie), and a new character. Casting details indicate that Tom Keegan and Emily Schweber, who have collaborated on various MachineGames projects, are involved in Wolfenstein 3. Keegan, who directed performances in Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, will serve as performance director. Schweber, who assembled the casts for previous Wolfenstein games, is the casting director.
Wolfenstein Valkyrie: Introducing New Character Sofiya and Full Production Motion Capture in April 2023
The cast call also reveals a new character named Sofiya, an 8-to-11-year-old Ukrainian orphan. Sofiya, initially distrustful and traumatized by war, forms a bond with William (B.J.) Blazkowicz and accompanies him on his travels with her adopted dog, Ralph. The casting announcement indicates that motion capture is scheduled to begin in April, with additional filming sessions planned for late 2026 and into 2027, suggesting the game is in full production. The anticipated release of Wolfenstein: Valkyrie in 2027 aligns with Bethesda’s plans to release a Wolfenstein TV series in partnership with Amazon, following the success of Fallout.
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