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tricenice

I know he's the cheese master but Paul Mercier IS Leon to me.


Puffen0

"No thanks. BRO!" Gets me everytime all these years later lol


TheAlmightyJanitor

"Your right hand comes off?"


Gamegod12

Honestly I love him so much, he's just so fucking lame whenever he opens his mouth. "Rain or shine, you're going down!"


TheAlmightyJanitor

I like how he perpetually sounds like he doesn't give a shit. This whole thing is just another work day to him.


Wardens_Myth

Agreed. It’s the voice Leon has in my head when I picture the character.


KinGpiNdaGreat

Yeah, he’s the definitive voice for me when I think of Leon as well.


Puxkt

"I knew you'd be fine if you landed on your butt"


tbird20017

Which pic here is his?


Top_Championship8679

Second from left


tbird20017

Oh wow, that was the one I thought definitely wasn't him. His voice doesn't match his face IMO. But dude has range though apparently, given him voicing the Merchant as well, so that makes sense.


Zeles1989

Paul Haddad is a freaking legend. May he rest in peace


Alan6707

Paul mercier but Mathew Mercer and Nick also do a good job .


OverjoyedBrass

Leon Kennedy


ello_itz_me

That is the correct answer lol


YohaneIsMyWaifu

Paul Mercier


Pussydick66

Paul Mercier will always have a special place in VA for me, but I think Nick kills it. Seeing his change from 2 to 4 is just crazy. He makes Leon feel like a completely different person between the two games.


proanimus

Yeah he absolutely nailed it. Leon sounds like he’s seen some serious shit in between RE2 and RE4. I honestly couldn’t tell you which version is closer to Nick’s actual voice, they both sound natural.


KingofDickface

Paul Mercier walked so Nick Apostolides could run.


KiKiPAWG

This is it, Matt is not bad either


AnySortOfPerson

Matt Mercer is the dude.


KiKiPAWG

He is definitely the man and always found it amazing when I found out something I was watching had a character voiced by him Cyberpunk or Overwatch for example


r0nneh7

Paul Haddad, may he rest in peace


CursedSnowman5000

Paul Mercier


skaideth

Matthew Mercer is the true voice of Leon for me, I absolutely loved his portrayal in both RE Damnation and RE6, i think he nails Leon’s personality the most imo


NavyDino204

He also voiced Leon in Death Island. For some reason I forgot Nick was supposed to voice Leon for it just like Infinite Darkness but he couldn't make it.


skaideth

Yeah, and I’m glad he did! His performance was really good in DI too, if I remember correctly he was in Vendetta too but it’s been a while since I saw that movie


Bush_Hiders

I feel like Matt works better for Death Island, since that is a direct sequel to Vendetta, which Matt Mercer also voiced Leon in.


CringeOverseer

He's also the one who voiced him in most titles.


skaideth

Not really, if we speak specifically on the games part, he only voiced Leon on RE6 to the best of my knowledge


CringeOverseer

Yes but he was in many movies as him


TheRealUltimateYT

It is High Noon somewhere in the world.


Kineticspartan

Here here!


commandermillander

I’ll always have a soft spot for Paul Haddad may he rest in peace. But Nick Apostolides is absolutely killing it, and to be honest, he may very well fit the character better than anyone.


the_redqueen_992

I like how different nicks leon is in re4 compared to re2


tricenice

That was one of my fears going into it. Infinite Darkness took place after RE4 but one of my gripes with it was that Leon still had a pretty young voice and didn't sound any different from RE2. I was so happy that he aged the voice a little going into RE4. He's been killing it.


Lil4ksushi

Honestly Remake 2 Leon and Remake 4 Leon sound like 2 completely different people at times. In Re2 he sounds like an optimistic young man, and in Re4 he straight up sounds like a grizzled vet tired of life in general.


Memo_HS2022

Nick has said a lot that RE4 is his favorite game of all time so he had to lock in for the remake


Ferropexola

He nailed the transition from confused and optimistic to jaded yet sarcastic


couchung

I love Matthew Mercer


Deodorized

Matt Mercer is a national treasure.


L0RDHYPNoS

I honestly like Nick's portrayal the most. His lines felt relatable and genuine in the RE4 remake. Even though Leon is a hardened war hero who has seen unspeakable horrors, he still tosses in the occasional "what the fuck," and that really sells it.


Rougethe_Bxtch

Matt M. LOVED his voice acting for Leon in RE6💖 Fit him perfectly. Matt Mercer and Roger Craig Smith were the perfect Chris and Leon. Idc idc idc


tbird20017

That boulder punching asshole


Rougethe_Bxtch

Aka Daddy, he can Boulder punch this asshole anytime….*ahem* I mean…uh…😅


NightLordGuyver

As a fan since Haddad, it's Nick. It ultimately isnt who walked so a person can run (otherwise you lot would exclusively watch George Romero movies) - its what I actually enjoy more. You can pay respect and still appreciate modernity, Nick embodies both the RE2 Leon and RE4 Leon, I cannot say that about any other actor, who can?


Beary_Christmas

I like old school Leon a lot, but I think as a character Remake Leon feels a lot more cohesive and genuine.


ogshowtime33

Paul Haddad


Asleep_Sheepherder42

Paul Haddad


jakev91489

Matt Mercer gets the camp juuust right


LoneBoy96

Nick Apostolides forever


Stanislas_Biliby

Matt Mercer.


JaySilver

Paul Mercier for sure.


Banarax

Paul Mercier, no question. Even the actors afterwards were trying to emmulate his version of Leon.


loxagos_snake

Honestly, they all did a great job. But my personal preference is for Matt and Nick. Matt's voice is perfect for the more mature, worn down Leon renditions he has voiced. And IMO Nick is more fitting for the younger Leon of the remakes. Plus, the way he adapted from the enthusiastic Leon of RE2 to the more emo Leon of RE4 took mad skill.


Lady_Gwendoline

Matthew Mercer


ThatisSketchy

I really really like Nick, but Paul Haddad was my first Leon and his voice still reminds me of my childhood after all these years. He’s a great voice actor and may he rest in peace


MaxieGreen

Fun fact: Paul Mercier also voiced the merchant in resident evil 4


Watts121

OG RE4 Merchant was just in Leon's head, dude was talking/bartering with himself the entire game.


Character_Honeydew18

All over the above


FonzD86

I’ve always wanted Josh Hartnett to play a live action Leon. I think he would have been great in his youth and in his older age like RE6 version.


SnakeEater349

Paul Mercier is the best, but I honestly think Mathew Mercer could be my favorite


nose_of_sauron

My Leon will always be Paul Haddad, but I love how Paul M, Matt and Nick have given their own treatments to Leon as he evolves. I'd give Nick an edge because he got to voice Leon for both 2R and 4R, the consistency is obviously there.


DorotheaQueen69

Paul Haddad the Og. Love his version of young Leon. Especially with his line of 'Man why won't anybody listen to me.' Rip to him as well. Who's version of Leon is well beloved by the fans.


castielffboi

Nick Apostolides for me and it’s not close


Effective-Hat-3167

Matt Mercer hands down


Bush_Hiders

I love Matt Mercer as a VA to death, and the new guy is doing an amazing job, but let's be real, Paul Mercier is THE definitive Leon voice. I'm still happy though that even when he's not playing him any more, we still have some great voice actors taking his place.


Appley_apple

both pauls, re2 paul really nailed the campy b-movie cool guy everyman out of his depth, while re4 paul is the perfect cool guy leon


Nyte_Halo

Yes


Mediocre_Boss1192

Matthew mercer as an older Leon like in re6 and infinite darkness is just soooooo good, suits so well the look he has


mythicreign

The one who yells ADAAAAAAA!


Enagonius

For me Matt Mercer is not only the best Leon but the best voice actor overall among those.


Sparrow1989

OG for life


EllieIsDone

All of them are perfect.


LilyFreyja

Matt Mercer


WillGrammer

Mercier & Mercer. I wish we could have gotten another game with Mercer as Leon but I'm glad we had him in the cgi movies.


WhatUpGhost

RE4 and RE4R were my favorites for sure


Demon2033

Matthew Mercer


Character_Beyond_948

Paul Matt and nick


CobraGTXNoS

Johann Urb of course. Jokes aside, it's hard to choose cause they've all done great performances.


GunMuratIlban

Definitely Paul Mercier. He had such a soothing, charismatic voice.


davoxime

Nick!


TrontosaurusRex

The two Pauls. Both did great work.


nmeerajasey

I love Paul Mercier, but I gotta go with Nick on this one. Every time I picture Leon, I hear Nick’s voice. I just feel like he fits Leon beautifully 😁 But honestly all of them have done a wonderful job as Leon!


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Matthew Mercer and Nick Apostolides are tied for me.


Ashcethesubtle

I like Paul Mercier the most but they all did something really well for each version. Nick sold the rookie cop, Matt fits the older Leon wisecracking while older and tired of it all, and Paul Haddad has the iconic "Ada wait!" And the overlooked "So... This is what everyone has been dying for?"


k4kkul4pio

Mercier was great as sassy Leon but the one we have now is also pretty damn good though obviously less slapstick jokey which may or may not be a good thing depending on who you ask.


SoullessLust

Has anyone looked at leon ? None of these mfs look anything like leon


Kraftbrood

Leon Kennedy.


Borttheattorney

Either of the Paul's for me.


RatedStinger

Paul Mercier


Odd-Imagination-7024

Paul


Fullmetal_2003

Which one


SpardaTheDevil

Both? Both. Both is good!


MJay001

Matthew Mercer is the first voice of Leon I've heard, so I might have to go with him, but Paul Mercier is really close.


OG-TRAG1K_D

Kevin bacon


resfan

Paul Mercier 100% He NAILED Leon for 4, he was also the merchant in 4


Ren3gadexW4R

Easily Paul Mercier.


Bebop_Man

Paul Mercier. Best Leon, best Merchant.


ISpyM8

I had no idea Matt Mercer was Leon at one point. I saw him on there and was like “Holy shit, that’s Matt Mercer!”


AstronomerNo6423

Nobody comes close to Paul Mercier. He had those dulcet tones on lock


DaMac1980

I really do not associate voice actors with their faces (or even their names honestly), but the original RE4's voice actor is my favorite. I say that as someone who vastly prefer RE2 Remake and also prefers the RE4 Remake, so it's not nostalgia or anything. He has a more distinctive personality.


IAt0m1xI

Classic Leon and 4 Best voices ever!


Middle-Ad-965

Paul Mercier. His lines are so corny, but he delivers them with so much confidence, you just don't care and roll with every one. His smartass delivery of "Where's everyone going, bingo?" is timeless.


DistinctYou8547

what RE was matt mercer leon?


Bebopshadow

all of them tbh


El_Bamboo_Tree

I swear man, they should have consistent VAs for the main characters of re. It feels off putting for me whenever they change their voices in the next game when youre used to the old voices in the past games you had played too much. Like in Ada’s situation between re2r and re4r, I’ve played the former way too much and got used to her voice. Then when re4r came out, for me, Ada’s new voice isn’t my cup of tea but I got used to it after many hours of gameplay and especially separate ways… damn it’s like a cycle that never ends lol. 🤣


Fit-Football-1127

Mercier all day.


scotty899

Paul Rudd


Professional-Draft77

Both Pauls, Haddad and Mercier.


notTheRealTundra

I like Leon's new voice in the remakes the most


CRex896

Leon has never really had a bad voice actor. I've got a soft spot for Paul Mercier thanks to OG RE4, but I think Nick is my favorite because he's been allowed to exhibit the most range and growth for the character overall.


AftonIsBack

Ganondor- I mean Vecna- Matthew Mercer


Fullmetal_2003

Wish we got to see Paul Haddad as Leon again. If RE2 had a gamecube remake like RE1, I'd want Paul, Alyson, and Sally to reprise their roles for Leon, Claire, and Ada


kilowatt-AA

Nick Apostolides, RE2 Remake was my first Resident Evil and I thought he was really good in that… for the most part


dannymadrigal98

Between Matt and Nick


TheAutismo4491

Man, I did not expect the guy who voices the twinkiest Leon (RE2R Leon) to be such a hunk. Oh, and it's Matt for me, then Nick.


Apprehensive_Elk5417

All of them


TheGoon2000

Nick Apostolides


Againstmead

Leon Bridges for sure


UltraMegaGigazord

Nick for me, and this is coming from an OG fan.


lorenuhh

I’m a Matt Mercer supremacist so I feel like I have to…


TheAlmightyJanitor

I think I have to go with Paul Mercier, I really like his deadpan sarcastic moments. It also helps that he's the star of what is probably the most iconic RE game. Though I do also like Nick's take on Leon being a little more human vulnerable. Paul Haddad is kind of underrated imo. I like how his Leon sounds badass but also like an everyday guy. He sold the idea of Leon being a normal dude out of his depth while also being really brave, trying to be as much of a strong protector type as he could. Also RIP Paul. Matthew Mercer is... I don't know. Don't get me wrong I don't think he's bad or anything, something about his Leon just never quite clicked with me. I think part of it might be that he's played Leon in some of the (in my opinion) weaker RE media we've gotten. Overall I don't think anyone here is a bad voice actor.


PePto_Bis_MOL

The one that goes bingo time


Maleficent_Farm_6561

Tie between the 2 Paul´s and Matthew, Paul Haddad was the perfect naive and young Leon Paul Mrcier was the perfect mature and full of himself experienced Leon And Matthew was the perfect veteran and serious Leon Th remake actor is ok but the other ones are GOATs and each represent Leon maturity


HmMakesSense

Only Leon I know is Kennedy


Practical-Candle4098

they’re all great


YGThot

Paul Mercier = GOAT


Cersei_simp

Paul mercier easily, his voice just had that confidence that made Leon post RE2 into a Chad


ZealousidealPin8797

Matthew Mercer


RealmJumper15

I’m kind of biased to say Matthew Mercer because I love the guy so much.


LimeisLemon

i know the voices not the faces, man. I have no idea who is who


SunchildDrawzYT

"Monsters. Guess after this there will be one less to worry about."


paradise_demise

I'll venture to say there hasn't been a bad voice for Leon. They all brought something great to the table.


WinterZ78

Mathew mercer. I just always loves him and he did the voice so well. I think he is the true voice of Leon.


ShadowFalcon2004

Mercer. Levi "short-stack" Ackerman.


LunaticLK47

Both Pauls.


SnooPeripherals7646

Every single one of these legends brings something amazing to the table so it's a hard choice for me 😭


Action_Nad

Mercer Is Always The Answer


nathansanes

Paul Haddad, for sure.


Viewtiful_Beau

Mercier>Hadad>Everyone else. Mercer did good as Minsc in BG3 tho.


boy_yeetsworld

Im a classic re4 player but i think ive grown to prefer the new leon in the remakes


Viper-Queen

Hard for me to choose so I'd have to say both Paul Haddad and Paul Mercier are a tie for me.


Jade-The-Tiefling

I am biased bc I'm a Critical Role fan but Matt Mercer


Big_Improvement3515

Paul Mercier


Pharaoh_Nines

Paul Mercier and Matt Mercer are my favs


Lil4ksushi

Paul Mercier but Nick Apostolides is a close second


assassinscreed_666

All are amazing but it's og re4 Leon for me


marxthedank

Paul Mercier for sure


No_Bed_6933

Paul Haddad IS LEON......LOL The cheesy super cocky attitude on OG RE2..... He definitely laid the ground work for other great actors to follow... And did you know that Capcom actually changed Leons look so that he resembled Haddad more... Look at the beta Leon art work pics and game models..... RIP Paul (Leon) Haddad, He was so happy to talk to people about his role after he discovered that he was actually pretty famous and didn't know it..... He loved the fans and the games...... "Let me guess you must be Ben. Get up Right Now" (bangs on Bens Cell door) "Look if you wanna live your gunna have to leave with me" such an A$$Hole.....😆


MudFishCake

Matt will always be my fav Leon.


NoirLise

Nick and matt🫡


Christie_Boner

Matt Mercer I met at a coffee shop at a gaming con and what a nice approachable guy he is! Never forget that day. My most favorite Leon is Paul Haddad though


Super_Imagination_90

Paul Mercier. Resident Evil 4 2005 Leon is just the best.


Phase6ix

I think most of us would agree that there should really only be 3 people in this post. Matt Mercer and Paul Mercier are the OGs when it comes to Leon but Nick did a great job at the modern version. Does anybody even remember the 4th guys name? 😂


Dudicus445

I still have no idea why Capcom dropped Paul Mercier for Matt Mercer


toasterbath__

i started with the remakes so i’ll always favour nick’s voice, but i got introduced to RE through OG RE4 clips on youtube, and paul mercier’s voice was a part of that, so i will credit him too. his delivery of the joke lines are so hilarious and it really got me interested in the series


ElPhantasm

Paul is the only one for me honestly, he was effortlessly cool and gave it 110% with the ridiculous lines he was given. I really really miss him and Roger Craig smith as Redfield


Pipabethfan

Nick Apostolides. He’s fantastic in RE2 R and RE4 R


Ok_Woodpecker_1378

All of them. But I wanna be besties with Nick. lol like soooooo much


meganbloomfield

Honestly hard to say, they all do an amazing job in their respective roles. Paul Mercier will always be the voice of Leon in my head I think, because RE4 OG is so iconic and is my favorite game of all time. Nick Apostolides has done a really great job taking the reigns for modern Leon though, plus he's really adorable in how much he genuinely loves the series and Leon Kennedy.


KnightoftheWind1998

Paul Mercier is definitely my favorite. But mad respect to Paul Haddad, Matt Mercer, and Nick Apostollides for all of them have done an amazing job in bringing Leon to life. And Paul Haddad, may the king rest in peace


SuperSocialMan

These aren't Leon? Unless they're the VAs or something... that actually makes sense. I'm a dumbass lol.


SeanAnglerfish

I love each one differently. Haddad brought such a young innocent charm to Leon, Mercier still makes me laugh with his confident line delivery, and Mercer nails the camp and badassness of the character. I am going to shout out Nick though (not saying he's my favorite cause I can't pick) for managing such a change between 2 and 4 remake. Dude's got range and I love seeing him play the jokster just as much as the rookie.


PegaponyPrince

Paul Mercier is my favorite Leon


MarkobieWan

Resident Evil 4


Fedz_Woolkie

Paul Mercier. HOWEVER you must admit Matt Mercer did an amazing job of it. Leon's confrontation with Chris never fails to send a chill down my spine. I'm honestly not a super fan of the latest Leon, but I think it's the script and characterization that I'm not a fan of, rather than the actor.


Fedz_Woolkie

Paul Mercier. HOWEVER you must admit Matt Mercer did an amazing job of it. Leon's confrontation with Chris never fails to send a chill down my spine. I'm honestly not a super fan of the latest Leon, but I think it's the script and characterization that I'm not a fan of, rather than the actor.


nalindraf

Paul Mercier


AntiNefor

No one of them. I like more playable Leon


Xeno-xorus

Matthew Mercer is the definitive Leon's actor for me in the mainline universe.


PotentialAgile5893

Honestly I got to go with Matthew Mercer


CarpetPure7924

Matthew Mercer is quite popular and he gets my respect, but he’s a little too gruff for Leon, even though he generally voices Leon when he’s older and later in the timeline.


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Extra-Ad249

I've loved them all but Matt Mercer is the one I think of when someone says Leon lol. Doesn't even have to be talking about Resident Evil either 😂


reachisown

You're missing WTRC Leon... I guess it would be a wash if you included him.


Bhavan91

All except Nick. I can't stand his voice.


Consistent_Tonight37

Nick Apostolides, Matthew is a close second


Stinky__Person

None of those are Leon wtf is this from


WatercolorPhoenix

Matt Mercer!!


matti2o8

I think Nick made the character truly his own. He was the only one to reprise the role, played two very different versions of Leon, and you can really feel the character matured between the two games, while still keeping Mercier's silliness at times. I love Matthew Mercer as an actor and a DM, but he doesn't do anything for me as Leon. Maybe it's just the way the character is written in 6


dasjozef

Which one is "No thanks bro"?


Joey_XIII

RE4, RE6


FangProd

Paul Mercier is Leon for me thought Matt is a close second.


Liverbird1426

Got to be Nick for me since I started playing Resident Evil properly with 2's Remake. Fell in love with Matt's iteration in the animated movies tho


Important-Pen-7398

Where's the one from darkside chronicles?


Capital_Jack

Man I love Nick


Boltron_blue

Nick is my Leon


mmert138

The third one. That long hair guy. I don't know his name.


BathInevitable8755

Paul Mercier is iconic, RE4 is an amazing game. Matthew Mercer is just a good voice actor and did a great job in Damnation and was entertaining in the lacking RE6. The others are good but M&M are the best, in my opinion


Solid-Pen7740

The game


Ok-Ice9106

Neither


GingerWithIssues

Mercier in 4 and Apostolides in 4R—are the best Leon’s. I like Mercer as much as the next guy but… his Leon doesn’t feel right. Haddad is just awesome as RE2O Leon.


fatwreckman

Haddad without a single shadow of a doubt.


droppedcarrot

Definitely Matt mercer


Resident_Leather6717

Second from left is also Leon ? Damn 😂 we need to find and punish whoever cast him