Image via BioWare Add Collider on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover By David Caballero Published Oct 30, 2026, 12:08 AM EDT David is a Senior Editor at Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At Collider, David started as a Senior Writer in late 2022 and has been a Senior Editor since mid-2023. He is in charge of ideating compelling and engaging List articles by working closely with writers, both Senior and Junior, as well as other editors. Occasionally, David also reviews movies and TV shows and writes episode recaps. Currently, David is also writing his second novel, a psychological horror satire that will, hopefully, be picked up for publication sometime next year. Sign in to your Collider account Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Listen Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap 2026 has already given us many breakout stars, from the Oscar-bound Inde Navarrete to the triple threat that is Jaafar Jackson . However, one of the most popular and beloved has to be James Norton , who stole the show in House of the Dragon Season 3 as the utterly despicable and loathsome Ormund Hightower . Norton is not exactly a newcomer, having already starred in major projects like Happy Valley and Greta Gerwig 's Little Women . However, this year he truly rose to a new level, finally getting the international and widespread recognition he has long deserved.
One of Norton's greatest strengths as a performer is his remarkable versatility. He can go from playing a charming reverend to a ruthless criminal in the blink of an eye, and that range spreads to the voice acting realm. Indeed, Norton's voice has brought two books to life and, most notably, given life to one of the best video game characters of the 2000s: Cole, the unique and odd spirit from 2014's Game of the Year winner, Dragon Age: Inquisition . In writing alone, Cole is already compelling and unique, but Norton's voice elevates the character to new heights, turning him into one of the best and most tragic figures in modern gaming .
Image via BioWare Dragon Age: Inquisition is set in the continent of Thedas , which is constantly overrun by deadly events known as Blights, where Darkspawn from the Deep Roads encounter a high dragon and taint it, creating an Archdemon and launching a demonic invasion that can last for decades. Prior to the game, a civil war between mages and templars erupted, causing Divine Justinia to summon a conclave. However, the conclave is attacked by an unknown enemy, leaving only one survivor with a mark on their right hand . Furthermore, there is now a huge tear in the sky, a breach between Thedas and The Fade , a metaphysical realm populated by spirits, demons, and dreams.
The player controls the one survivor, nicknamed the Herald of Andraste and later assuming the role of Inquisitor. Along with their companions, the Inquisitor travels Thedas , recruiting allies and expanding the Inquisition's influence. Among the main goals are closing the smaller rifts between Thedas and The Fade, fighting demons, and facing rogue mages and templars. The Inquisitor must also uncover the truth behind the attack on the Conclave, ultimately discovering the ancient Tevinter Magister Corypheus as the one responsible.
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