Nancy and Danny
Learn all about the newest characters coming to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre .
We have two new playable characters coming to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre named Nancy and Danny. Here’s some information about them both from Creative Director Ronnie Hobbs.
Danny Gaines, New Victim
Danny grew up severely disadvantaged, bouncing between numerous foster homes before finally landing with a proper caretaker. His rough exterior is a reflection of this upbringing, but beneath it lies an intelligent and caring person. After meeting Maria, the two connected deeply, becoming nearly inseparable. Heartbroken and devastated that he didn't accompany Maria on her wildflower trip, Danny headed towards Newt, TX immediately after her disappearance, refusing to wait for the others. His Study and Tamper ability, which lets him identify and examine important objects, will be crucial to not only his, but the entire group's survival.
Danny is a Gemini. His hometown is Fort Worth, Texas. He is 21 and 6’1”.
“Danny's backstory was inspired by the time I spent in Ft. Worth visiting the Gladney Center for Adoption. I didn't purposely set out to visit the place, but I stumbled upon the original building one day and it sparked my interest. I then did some research on the organization and incredible work they've been doing for well over a 100 years, and instantly knew I wanted to use it as a basis for Danny's life. I loved the idea of these two kids (Danny and Maria), who both basically came from nothing and had to overcome so much in their life falling in love and bonding with each other. It just felt right. Danny's voice actor is the incredibly talented Michael Johnston from Teen Wolf.”
- Ronnie Hobbs, Creative Director
Nancy, New Family Member
Not much is known about Nancy, other than she's been married 3 times, with each husband dying from mysterious causes or vanishing completely. Locals refer to her as "Black” Nancy, alluding to the constant death and misery that surrounds her. She's an expert at using her friendly looks to lure unsuspecting victims into deadly situations. Many years ago Johnny's Mother made this innocent, but fatal mistake. With Johnny's Mother dead, Nancy finally had the one thing her husbands could never give her, a child of her own. So as sick and twisted as Johnny is, remember, even monsters have makers. Her heinous barbed wire traps perfectly reflect the pain and torture she's willing to inflict on anyone in her path.
Nancy is a Sagittarius. Her hometown is unknown and she is 5’9”.
“BAFTA winner Cissy Jones was tasked with bringing Nancy to life. She did both the motion capture and voice over performances, using her years of expertise in character study to craft Nancy's twisted and menacing persona. Nancy's character itself is based on an amalgamation of multiple female serial killers throughout history. I took a lot of personality traits from studying those killers and crafted them into what I feel is a pretty sick and twisted individual. She's also fully responsible for turning Johnny into the monster he is, but that's an entirely different story. “
- Ronnie Hobbs, Creative Director
Nancy and Danny will be available to play on Tuesday November 28th, 2023.
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