“Baldur’s Gate 3” Stars Are Coming to Comic Con Baltics 2026

The game “Baldur’s Gate 3”, created by the Belgian studio Larian, rewrote the history of computer games. It became not only one of the most successful hits of recent years, but also a true cultural phenomenon. The organizers of Comic Con Baltics are delighted that part of this game’s magic will also arrive in Lithuania. The organizers officially confirmed that the second announced guest of Comic Con Baltics 2026 is British actor Tim Downie, the voice and face of the charismatic wizard Gale Dekarios.

“Baldur’s Gate 3”, which sold more than 15 million copies, brought its creators not only hundreds of millions of dollars in profit, but also achieved something no other game had managed before. It became the first game in history to win Game of the Year at all five of the most important and prestigious industry awards. This precedent established “Baldur’s Gate 3” as an undeniable benchmark of quality and cultural importance in the gaming industry.

The Birth of the Character Gale

Tim Downie said that he worked on this project for a year and a half without knowing either the game’s title or his character’s name. After casting, he was simply told: “You got the role. You are a wizard.” When the actor asked what the wizard’s name was, he was told: “We cannot reveal that to you.” This journey into the unknown required enormous trust in the creators and allowed the actor, just like Gale himself, to gradually discover the essence of the character.

Downie approached this role not as a typical voice acting job, but as a full cinematic or theatrical role, bringing all of his professional experience. It was especially important for him to reveal the character’s flaws, which make him human and relatable to players. One of the key details of Gale’s character is his struggle with the pain caused by the magical bomb ticking in his chest. This aspect gave the character depth and explained his willingness to sacrifice himself for the team.

The Man Behind the Voice of Gale Dekarios

Although the role of Gale brought Tim Downie worldwide fame, the actor is also well known to comedy fans, viewers of historical dramas, and lovers of prestigious cinema.

Fans of the historical drama “Outlander” remember him well as Governor Tryon, a complex antagonist whom the actor portrayed not as a villain, but as a power-hungry yet vulnerable man. His filmography includes appearances in the Oscar-winning film “The King’s Speech”, the family hit “Paddington”, the musical “Les Misérables”, and the fantasy series “Good Omens”, among others.

The Growth of the Comic Con Baltics Festival

The arrival of stars like Tim Downie is not a coincidence, but the result of focused work, reflecting the growth of the Comic Con Baltics festival itself. Over several years, the festival has transformed from a niche fan gathering into the largest pop culture festival in the Baltic states, becoming an integral part of Vilnius’ cultural life and attracting tens of thousands of visitors.

Comic Con Baltics continues the tradition of gradually building excitement and delighting fans with new names right up until the event. The organizers revealed that next week another guest will be announced who voiced and portrayed one of the main characters of “Baldur’s Gate 3”.

Every year the event breaks attendance records, and the streets fill with impressive cosplay costumes. This growth shows that Comic Con Baltics is not only entertainment, but also an important cultural platform that brings communities together, encourages creativity, and promotes Lithuania on the international pop culture stage.

Eight Years of Next Generation Entertainment

Comic Con Baltics 2026 marks the eighth year of this next generation entertainment festival, which every year invites creators and actors from cult films, series, comics, and video games to Vilnius. On May 22-24, visitors will have the opportunity to try the latest and already iconic video games and play them together with the most popular influencers in the Baltics Gaming Expo area.

The “Meet Lithuanian Film Industry” program promises meetings with Lithuanian filmmakers and presentations of the newest films. The festival will also host the now traditional international Cosplay Contest and a K-Pop dance Contest. The youngest festival participants will have a dedicated Family Area.