Dark Pictures Actor Tony Pankhurst Tragically Dies

UK actor Tony Pankhurst, known for his portrayal of The Curator's face in The Dark Pictures Anthology, passed away at age 67. Supermassive Games shared the news on their X/Twitter account, revealing Pankhurst's death on May 9 and their recent donation to a hospice organization. Although Pip Torrens provided voice and motion capture for The Curator, Pankhurst's likeness shaped the character's appearance. He even featured in a live-action trailer for House of Ashes. The Curator is a key figure in the series, documenting players' harrowing tales across each installment. With the first season concluded, a second season is already in development.

Tony Pankhurst was the actor whose likeness inspired the appearance of The Curator in The Dark Pictures Anthology, while Pip Torrens provided the voice and motion capture for the character.

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of interactive drama horror games developed by Supermassive Games. It began in 2019 with Man of Medan and has included titles like Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil In Me. The series is known for its narrative-driven gameplay, where player choices significantly impact the story's outcome, leading to multiple endings. Each game features standalone stories connected by The Curator, a mysterious figure who guides players through their narrative decisions.