Meet Nora Gjestvang, voice actor of Valorant's new Norwegian Sentinel Deadlock

Valorant Episode 7 Act 1 introduced a brand new Sentinel Agent, Deadlock, to the roster. Voiced by famous Norwegian actor and voice artist Nora Gjestvang, Deadlock is a force to be reckoned with. Agent 23's wide range of gadgets can aid her team in locking down a bomb side while lending excessive force to her teammates even while attacking.

Gjestvang's exceptional performance has caught the attention of many fans. Read on to know more about the Norwegian artist's work.

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Everything you need to know about the voice behind Valorant's Deadlock

Nora Gjestvang is no stranger to the industry, having voiced various animated characters for multiple projects, such as Moana (2017) and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), where she voiced the eponymous main characters. Her voice has also made its way to other projects like Abominable (2019) and Turning Red (2022).

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Voicing Agent 23 Deadlock in Valorant

Nora was excited to voice Deadlock as it directly portrays her Norwegian side. She admires the Agent's tough nature, making it easier for her to lend her voice to the character and breathes plenty of life into the character.

She pointed out how, as a Norwegian, being accustomed to harsh winters is a characteristic Deadlock automatically picks up from her background and stated that it was one of the most exciting adventures in her voice acting career.

While previous voice talents like Sunil Malhotra and Alejandro Antonio Ruiz also excelled at voicing Harbor and Gekko, respectively, Nora brings a different atmosphere with her character. Her Ultimate voice lines represent the aggressive Norwegian nature that ties in perfectly with Deadlock.

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Players who want to play Deadlock can unlock her in the game by spending Kingdom Credits or simply completing her Agent Contract.