21 Video Game Characters Who Were Inspired By Real-Life Celebs (2 of 9)

Mariа (Silent Hill 2) — Cameron Diaz

In the eerie and unsettling world of Silent Hill 2, the character Maria embodies a haunting presence akin to the enigmatic charm of Cameron Diaz. With her ethereal beauty and mysterious aura, Maria draws players into her twisted narrative, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. Much like Diaz’s versatile acting range, Maria’s character shifts between innocence and darkness, leaving players questioning her true motives. As players navigate the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill, they encounter Maria’s enigmatic presence, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already chilling tale of psychological horror.

John Wick (The John Wick Chronicles), Johnny Silverhand (Cyberpunk 2077) — Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves has been a prominent figure in action movies for decades, and his presence in video games further enhances his appeal.

In 2017, gamers had the opportunity to delve into the mind of the action star with The John Wick Chronicles, a virtual reality adventure featuring Keanu Reeves as John Wick. Following this, in 2018, Fortnite introduced an unofficial John Wick skin called “The Reaper.” Despite Epic Games’ attempts to downplay the resemblance, it was evident to everyone that the character was modeled after Keanu Reeves.

In 2019, likely to address the resemblance issue and capitalize on the popularity, Epic Games released an official John Wick skin. That same year saw the release of John Wick: Hex. This action-strategy game, developed by Mike Bithell, allowed players to experience turn-based adventures starring the legendary character.

Finally, in 2020, the gaming world anticipated the release of Cyberpunk 2077. This AAA open-world RPG fulfilled players’ ultimate fantasies of embarking on a futuristic adventure, with the added thrill of having the cybernetic ghost of Keanu Reeves named Johnny Silverhand embedded in their brains.