The official voice cast for Third Shift and Annapurna Interactive's narrative road-trip game Forever Ago features veteran performers bringing its dual-timeline romance to life. Protagonist Alfred is voiced by Piotr Michael in the present day and Andrew Russell in flashbacks, while Alfred's wife Audrey is voiced by Cissy Jones and Saydee Dickinson.
Confirmed Forever Ago Voice Cast
Because the narrative moves back and forth between Alfred's present-day solo journey and key memories stretching back to 1974, both central characters feature distinct voice talent for their younger and older years.
| Character | Timeline / Role | Voice Actor | Notable Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred | Present day (Elderly protagonist) | Piotr Michael | Veteran voice actor known for grounded character work |
| Audrey | Present-day memories & vignettes | Cissy Jones | Firewatch (Delilah), Baldur's Gate 3 |
| Young Alfred | 1974 timeline & early flashbacks | Andrew Russell | Announced officially by Annapurna Interactive |
| Young Audrey | 1974 timeline & early flashbacks | Saydee Dickinson | Announced officially by Annapurna Interactive |
Lead Roles and Character Details
Alfred (Older: Piotr Michael | Younger: Andrew Russell)
Alfred carries the bulk of the game's spoken dialogue through environmental observations, personal reflections, and conversations with roadside locals. In the present day, Alfred is an elderly, curmudgeonly man in his mid-seventies taking a camper van north to Williamina Peak. Grieving the loss of his wife and frustrated by modern technological shifts like QR codes and mobile ordering apps, Piotr Michael delivers Alfred's transition from an irritable recluse into someone slowly learning to process loss.
In flashbacks dating back to a fateful school project hike in 1974, Andrew Russell voices the younger Alfred. This version of the character is an earnest, meticulous planner who worries about schedules and order before his future with Audrey fully unfolds.
Audrey (Older: Cissy Jones | Younger: Saydee Dickinson)
Audrey is the emotional anchor of Forever Ago. Though she has recently passed away before the events of the main road trip, her presence is felt constantly through an illustrated travel journal she leaves behind for Alfred, as well as interactive memory sequences. Cissy Jones delivers the performance for Audrey during the couple's later milestones and reflective story sequences.
Saydee Dickinson portrays young Audrey during the 1974 prologue and early relationship vignettes. Young Audrey serves as the spontaneous, free-spirited counterpart to Alfred's rigid planning habits, frequently reminding him that you cannot plan life.
Secondary Characters and Roadside Encounters
Across Alfred's nine-chapter journey down the Pacific Coast route, he crosses paths with several non-playable characters who challenge his pessimistic worldview:
- Sam: A young mechanic Alfred meets along the road whose resilient mindset offers a stark contrast to Alfred's personal despair.
- Milton: An enthusiastic convenience store clerk who embodies modern commercial changes that Alfred initially resents.
- Fellow Hikers and Campers: Various locals Alfred speaks with at rest stops, diners, and scenic overlooks.
Publisher Annapurna Interactive specifically highlighted the four lead actors representing Alfred and Audrey across eras. Credits for secondary characters like Sam and Milton remain unlisted in standalone promotional materials, though their performances appear throughout the in-game chapters.
Voice Audio and Language Availability
Forever Ago features full voice acting exclusively in English. According to official Steam store details, the game provides interface and subtitle localizations in 12 additional languages, including French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian.
The spoken dialogue is complemented by an original acoustic score composed by Clark Aboud, known for his work on Slay the Spire and Kind Words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who voices Alfred in Forever Ago?
Elderly Alfred is voiced by Piotr Michael, while young Alfred in the 1974 flashback scenes is voiced by Andrew Russell.
Who voices Audrey in Forever Ago?
Audrey is voiced by Cissy Jones (Firewatch) in later memories, and by Saydee Dickinson during the character's teenage and young adult years.
Are there full voice dubs in other languages?
No. Forever Ago only features English voice acting. Subtitles and menu text are localized into multiple languages, but character dialogue is spoken strictly in English.
