Bokeh Game Studio, the development house founded by Keiichiro Toyama—director of the original Silent Hill and creator of Siren and Gravity Rush—is reportedly preparing to cast motion capture performers for a new horror title.
Details emerging suggest the studio is actively seeking talent for an as-yet-untitled project. The casting sheet outlines various character roles, including River, Dean, Lyra, Hazel, Becca, Dena, and Emma, alongside a role for an eight-year-old girl.
Character descriptions hint at mature themes such as drug use and trafficking, violence, abuse, grief, and sex work. Several roles also involve creature transformation, suggesting a potential thematic link to Toyama's previous work, particularly his 2024 title, Slitterhead.
River's character notes reference inspirations like River Phoenix and Kurt Cobain, while Lyra's draws a tonal connection to actress Mia Goth. These details indicate a focus on complex characters and potentially dark subject matter.
Bokeh Game Studio's debut title, Slitterhead, released in 2024. While not universally lauded, it received a four-star review from Eurogamer, which praised its stylish, thrilling, and unusual nature, noting its singular and unapologetically strange execution.