Speaking to IndieWire, the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach creator was asked if there were any deceased actors who would have fit his style. Kojima named Steve McQueen, calling him his childhood hero.

Directed by Kojima, the game features a phenomenal A-list cast, including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, Troy Baker, Guillermo del Toro, and even Conan O’Brien.