Austen Moret

About Austen Moret

Austen Moret is a full-time voice actor, sound designer, music producer, and audio post professional whose work spans major commercial campaigns, AAA video games, and streaming blockbusters. From narrating ads for Porsche and The Farmer’s Dog to voicing iconic game characters in WWE 2K24 and Honkai: Star Rail, Austen brings a grounded yet dynamic sensibility to every performance.

Raised internationally and fluent in a wide range of global accents, he’s also the frontman of indie rock band Midnight Divide, with original songs featured on shows like Shameless and Animal Kingdom. Whether it’s finding the emotional thread in a scene or mixing a campaign for Fortune 100 brands, Austen approaches every project with creative precision and technical depth.

Rupert Degas Warns AI Voices Still Can’t Replace Human Performance

August 2, 2026 by Austen Moret

Artificial intelligence can recreate the sound of a voice with increasing accuracy, but it still cannot reproduce the emotional depth that defines great performances. That was one of the central messages from veteran voice actor Rupert Degas, who recently reflected on the rapid rise of AI and its impact on the profession during an interview […]

Family Guy Spin-Off Stewie Expands Voice Cast With Kenan Thompson, Vanessa Bayer, and More

July 30, 2026 by Austen Moret

Fox’s upcoming Family Guy spin-off Stewie has added six new voice actors, giving fans their first look at the supporting cast that will join Seth MacFarlane’s iconic toddler when the series premieres during the 2027-2028 television season. The casting announcement offers the clearest picture yet of how the new animated comedy will differ from its […]

Why Voice Actors Have Become One of Comic-Con’s Biggest Attractions

July 21, 2026 by Austen Moret

For decades, San Diego Comic-Con was defined by comic books, movie studios, and celebrity appearances. Fans packed convention halls hoping for exclusive trailers, surprise casting announcements, and glimpses of the next blockbuster franchise. Today, another group of performers has become just as important to the Comic-Con experience. Voice actors now headline major animation panels, appear […]

Billy West Reflects on a Legendary Career in New Memoir

July 15, 2026 by Austen Moret

Few voice actors have shaped modern animation as profoundly as Billy West. From the eccentric crew of Futurama to the chaotic personalities of The Ren & Stimpy Show, his performances have entertained audiences for decades while helping define an entire era of animated television. Now, West is looking back on that remarkable journey in his […]

Minions & Monsters Voice Cast and Characters Guide

July 7, 2026 by Austen Moret

Minions & Monsters arrived in theaters on July 1 after making its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 21. The latest animated adventure expanded the long-running franchise with a fresh story, new characters, and one of its most diverse voice casts to date. The film also continued the franchise’s commercial […]

GTA 6 Voice Cast Grows as Recent Leak Leads to Actor Confirmation

June 26, 2026 by Austen Moret

The voice cast of Grand Theft Auto VI continues to come into focus, even though Rockstar Games has remained characteristically quiet about many of the actors involved. The latest name connected to the game is Brett Gipson, an actor who is also set to appear in Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine. His connection to GTA 6 […]

Tom Hanks Says Voice Actors Do Not Need Their Own Oscar Category

June 11, 2026 by Austen Moret

Tom Hanks has weighed in on one of the longest-running debates in animation: whether voice actors deserve their own competitive category at the Academy Awards. While promoting Toy Story 5, Hanks told Gold Derby that he does not believe the Oscars need a separate award for voice acting. His view is that voice performances are […]

The Financial Realities Behind a Voice Acting Career

June 7, 2026 by Austen Moret

The recent news surrounding voice actor Carey Means surprised many animation fans. Best known as the voice of Frylock in Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Means became the subject of widespread discussion after reports highlighted serious financial and housing challenges he was facing. For many people outside the entertainment industry, the story seemed difficult to understand. […]

Matthew Lillard’s Voice Acting Frustration Reflects a Bigger Hollywood Casting Problem

June 1, 2026 by Austen Moret

Matthew Lillard has spent more than two decades tied to one of animation’s most recognizable characters. After first playing Shaggy Rogers in the live-action Scooby-Doo films, he eventually became the character’s primary voice actor across television series, movies, and specials. That history is one reason why his recent comments about Hollywood voice casting practices have […]

A Viral Phineas and Isabella Rumor Shows the Lasting Impact of Phineas and Ferb

May 31, 2026 by Austen Moret

A recent wave of fan speculation around Vincent Martella and Alyson Stoner gave Phineas and Ferb an unexpected return to the entertainment conversation. Photos of the two performers sparked rumors that the actors behind Phineas Flynn and Isabella Garcia-Shapiro had gotten married in real life. The speculation spread quickly because the pairing already carried years […]