10 of the strangest star cameos in video games

It's no longer unusual to see big-name actors in video game roles – and usually it works out fine. Ellen Page in Beyond: Two Souls, Kristen Bell in Assassin's Creed and Charles Dance in Witcher 3 were all perfectly cast, bringing their talent and star quality to fitting roles, and featured prominently in those games' promotion. But sometimes, famous faces pop up in video games where you're not expecting them, whether it's someone at the start of their career who later turns into a huge star, or an ageing legend looking for a quick buck. Here are some of our favourite improbable appearances. Malek is typically convincing as sinister dudebro Josh Washington, one of eight teenagers (including Heroes' Hayden Panettiere) getting bumped off in a secluded cabin. Sadly we're unlikely to see the Oscar recipient gracing the forthcoming sequel.