Elijah Wood Voices Scarecrow in Batman Game

Elijah Wood has been cast as Dr. Jonathan Crane, also known as Scarecrow, in the upcoming VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow, developed by Camouflaj and set to launch exclusively on Meta Quest 3 on October 22. Wood, a self-proclaimed massive Batman fan, expressed his excitement about participating in this new chapter of the Arkham series, particularly as it marks his first experience with motion capture technology. The game promises to include a rich narrative and engaging gameplay mechanics, utilizing the enhanced graphical capabilities of the Quest 3. Camouflaj's studio head revealed that Wood was their first choice for the role, emphasizing the actor's fit for the character. Fans can expect to see familiar elements from the Arkham series, including its freeflow combat and a younger version of Batman under pressure. Batman: Arkham Shadow is anticipated to deliver an immersive experience, leveraging VR to bring players closer to the Batman universe.