Hideo Kojima says he chose Death Stranding 2's Solid Snake lookalike because he needed an actor who "would surpass" Mads Mikkelsen

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Now, Kojima has shed some more light on the casting of Italian actor Luca Marinelli in the role.

Marinelli told Kojima, “I grew up with Metal Gear.

I am a big fan of yours.

I am very honored that you saw the film I starred in.”