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While it’s becoming increasingly common to learn that Hollywood stars like Willem Dafoe enjoy and play video games, it always comes as a surprise when a popular actor or actress reveals their gaming passion.

In a recent Reddit post, where a user was asking a question aboutCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7,a photo of a Steam Deck included in the post showed the reflection of a major movie star. Willem Dafoe, who has received multiple Oscar nominations, seems to have a deep appreciation for the Square Enix saga.
APeculiar Reddit Post Suggests Willem Dafoe is a Gamer and Enjoys Playing Final Fantasy
With each passing year, the popularity of video games grows larger and larger, attracting players of all ages who are trying out these playful experiences.
Hollywood, where the world’s biggest movie stars reside, has recently revealed many famous gamers. Among them are Danny Trejo, Daniel Craig, and Megan Fox. A recent Reddit post suggests that we can add one more name to the list.

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A strange post on this platform caught attention when a user askeda question aboutCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7. The post included a photo of a Steam Deck, and in the reflection, you could see the face of the famous actor, Willem Dafoe.
Does Willem Dafoe play Final Fantasy? A reddit user had an issue while playing Crisis Core FF7R and asked how to resolve it. However, people noticed Dafoe’s face in the reflection of their screen and concluded that the user must be the famous Actor himself. (Xataka Gaming, 2024)pic.twitter.com/KvAXrb46Uu

Naturally, the gaming community started joking about this, making all kinds of surprising comments about how this actor is also a fan of one of the most famous video game sagas.
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Even though the user who posted the photo probably intended it as a joke, it remains a delightful anecdote thatFinal Fantasyplayers and the Reddit community, in general, are thoroughly enjoying.
Other platforms and social networks, such as X, saw the post go viral, and memes about this surprising revelation continued to emerge. This could potentially prompt a future interviewer to question Willem Dafoe about his avid gaming habits.

In interviews, more and more actors and actresses are openly sharing that they are regular players, even naming the titles they are currently playing. Another famous person who has declared himself a frequent player of various titles is Seth Rogen, one of the fathers of modern comedy.
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There’s even a video where you may see him playing the beginning ofThe Last of Uslive, reacting to what’s happening in the game.
Clearly, there are gamers everywhere, and these kinds of revelations, even if they are probably fake, are still quite entertaining for players and people who like this talented actor.

One of the latest works Dafoe will soon present isKind of Kindnessby Yorgos Lanthimos, a director he worked with on the acclaimedPoor Things, which earned popular actress Emma Stone an Oscar. One of this actor’s peculiarities is that he frequently chooses more independent roles.
What are your thoughts on this actor’s being a fan of this popular franchise? Let us know in the comments!
Lucas Lapetina
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I’m a big fan of movies and videogames in general. I really love Pokémon and Godzilla. One of my favorite games is The Last of Us, Part II. A compelling and well-written story is always welcome.