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Hollywood actress Hayley Atwell, known for The Avengers and Mission: Impossible, plays villain Isabel in the new Fable. The developers explained the casting choices for her and other characters in an Xbox Wire post on June 7.
“Isabel is a driven, powerful Hero on a quest to make right a tragic injustice. Driven by grief, Isabel has turned her pain into determination and focus that sets her at odds with The Hero of Briar Hill and Humphry, her one-time guardian. Isabel’s conviction that she’s not just doing the right thing, but she’ll be able to make right any harm she causes along the way makes her a powerful, dangerous enemy,” the character description says.
Atwell was cast because of her “ability to combine vulnerability with strength.” The developers also praised her commitment to the role, classical training and serious approach to the performance.
The studio also revealed ten other major characters and the actors playing them.
The Hero of Briar Hill — Lily Nichol, who had already been announced, and Ukweli Roach.
Humphry, master of the Heroes’ Guild — Matt King, who had already been announced.
Arden the Cobbler — Susan Wokoma.
Dave the Giant — Richard Ayoade, who had already been announced.
Jenny, one of the heirs to Bloodstone — Natasia Demetriou.
Jacob, the pirate city’s other heir — Nathan Foad.
Connor, the protagonist’s adoptive brother — Kwame Augustine.
Samira, the protagonist’s adoptive grandmother and landlady of the Rose & Thorn — Nina Wadia.
Nigel, Sheriff of Silverbrook — Robert Whitelock.
Earlier that day, a new Fable trailer was shown at Xbox Games Showcase 2026. It revealed several story spoilers, including Isabel, a battle in Bowerstone and even the return of Jack of Blades. The showcase also confirmed the final release date of February 23, 2027 and the game’s editions, while Steam listed prices and system requirements.
Fable had been due to launch in the autumn, but one week before the annual showcase its release was delayed.
In January, Fable received a 12-minute presentation at Xbox Developer_Direct. The game was confirmed for an autumn 2026 release on PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5, while many gameplay features were revealed.
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