The voice of Basim's Hidden One mentor Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage is instantly recognizable, but it may be hard to remember why.

Roshan holding a blade up against his chin with a hooded Roshan in the background while in a temple.

Summary

  • Roshan is a strong mentor figure in Assassin's Creed Mirage, training the protagonist Basim in the arts of assassination and standing up for the oppressed in Baghdad.
  • A well-known Iranian-American actress provides the voice for Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage, adding to her list of major credits in film and television.
  • The actress who voices Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage has previously voiced characters in Mass Effect and Destiny, making her appearance as Roshan a welcome one for fans.

Roshan plays a major role in Assassin's Creed Mirage, and there's a good reason why her distinctive voice is as recognizable as it is. As a Hidden One who trains the protagonist Basim in the arts of assassination and more, Roshan acts as a strong mentor figure in the game. She also serves as a powerful figure involved in undercurrents of resistance in Baghdad, standing up for the oppressed and unheard in a city where staggering splendor and cultural advancements could cover up or even exacerbate the plight of the less fortunate.

It doesn't take long to meet Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage, and she makes a big impression once she comes into the story. At the beginning of the narrative, Basim is a common thief, working in concert with an associate named Nehal. Roshan first appears in conversation with the shady merchant Dervis, but starts playing a bigger role when she appears in Basim's hideout after a job gone wrong. It doesn't take long for Basim to end up learning the ways of the Hidden Ones, and her tutelage helps him master the challenges of the role.

Basim in Assassin's Creed Mirage, with a pointed hood pulled down over his eyes. His robes are off white, and he's wearing a leather shoulder guard which has a strap going across his chest.
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Roshan Is Played By Shohreh Aghdashloo In AC Mirage

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The voice of Roshan in Assassin's Creed Mirage is provided by Shohreh Aghdashloo, an Iranian-American actress with no shortage of major credits to her name. She made her film debut in the acclaimed Iranian film Chess of the Wind in the 70s, but many modern audiences are more likely to know her for her 21st-century roles. Shohreh played the central character Chrisjen Avasarala in the sci-fi TV series The Expanse and won a Primetime Emmy for her performance as Sajida Talfah in HBO's House of Saddam. She's also appeared in a variety of blockbuster films like Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Star Trek Beyond.

Assassin's Creed Mirage's Basim is climbing a building while a red smoke is stunning guards on the floor level.
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Shohreh Aghdashloo Has Major Video Game Credits

Mass Effect character Admiral Raan with a hood and mask.

Assassin's Creed Mirage is far from Shohreh Aghdashloo's first venture into video game voice acting. Although her career has never been focused on the gaming field, she played Admiral Shala'Raan vas Tonbay in Mass Effect 2 and 3 and Lashmi-2 inboth Destiny games, giving her some major credits in huge franchises. Shohreh made her first appearance as Roshan in the Shared History DLC for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, a free add-on that helped build the transition for Assassin's Creed Mirage. The Expanse: A Telltale Series also saw her reprise her role from the show in video game form.

Basim stands with his hidden blade drawn, with another image of Basim standing among red smoke in the background.
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Hearing Shohreh Aghdashloo as Roshan will no doubt be a welcome appearance for fans of her other works, and the character quickly establishes herself as one of the more memorable mentors in the Assassin's Creed series. Beside the Valhalla DLC, this may well be her only appearance in the series, as Ubisoft doesn't currently appear to be planning any expansions for Mirage. Whatever the future may hold for the game and Roshan's character, Shohreh Aghdashloo brings an impressive legacy and a strong performance to the role in Assassin's Creed Mirage.

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