Critical Role has introduced five new main cast members in Campaign 4, including Brennan Lee Mulligan as the Game Master. These cast members include Aabria Iyengar, Luis Carazo, Robbie Daymond, Alex Ward, and Whitney Moore. Mulligan, Iyengar, Carazo, and Ward have appeared throughout Exandria-based adventures before, but Moore is new to the world of Critical Role.

While Moore may be new to D&D and Critical Role, she brings an exciting energy to the cast. Her chemistry with Sam Riegel was instantly charming. The pair has quickly become the comedic duo of a very intense narrative.

In an exclusive interview with Temple of Geek Moore praised Mulligan’s GM style. She is not only impressed by his ability to bring multiple stories to life seamlessly but also by how he makes her feel comfortable as a newer player. Moore also shared how her initial nerves made her forget that, at its core, Critical Role is about friends coming together to play D&D.

Whitney Moore Praises Brennan Lee Mulligan’s GMing

Whitney Moore:

“[Brennan Lee Mulligan’s] wild. I think he has a separate brain, maybe, or taps into some other level of consciousness because the way that he is able to keep multiple threads going at the same time. Pull so many NPCs just out of nowhere, all have different accents, all have names, all have their own backstories, are full characters. I just am so impressed by what he is able to hold in his head at any given moment. I know that he is loving this, and I know that he is a complete lore fiend.

It just blows my mind. It really, really does. The other thing that I’ll say about Brennan is that I feel, as someone at the table who’s maybe a little bit newer to D&D as a whole than the core cast, I feel so held. I feel so taken care of and to ask questions. I just really feel like I’m in good hands. That’s also with the cast; I feel like I’m baby and I’m being taken care of.”

Campaign 4 is a momentous task for Brennan Lee Mulligan with a larger cast than ever before, three tables, and an entirely new world that he created. However, his desire to spotlight the players and make them feel comfortable shines through. In the first three episodes Moore has seemed comfortable, confident, and willing to try things without hesitation.

“I’m Having The Time Of My Life”

Whitney Moore:

“Yeah, I’ve said this before elsewhere, but I’ll say it again, because I just I really, really believe it. I was surprised. I was so focused on doing a good job and making sure that I knew my character sheet and not wanting to embarrass my friends that hired me. I wanted to really honor the opportunity that I was given that I kind of forgot. I don’t know if I forgot, but I was definitely surprised when I sat down and I was like, “Oh, duh, this is a game. It’s fun. This is the most fun thing in the world.” I was focused so much on being professional and all that, and I sat down, and I was like, “Why am I worried about any of this? I’m having the time of my life.”

Joining Critical Role undoubtedly comes with a certain amount of pressure. The fans are passionate, and the show has set a standard of storytelling within the actual play world. Moore also had expectations for herself with her desire to positively represent her friends and their creative endeavors. While it is important to take this seriously, fun is at the core of Critical Role. When the players have fun and approach the story from that perspective, it bleeds through for the viewers to share in the fun as well.

Whitney Moore:

“Yeah, and there’s been times that I’ve made mistakes or not known a rules thing. It was so funny when I got the job; I called Taliesin [Jaffe], and I was like, “I don’t know D&D well enough to be on the show.” And he was like, in his amazing dry Taliesin way, “Well, you know, people only watch because we’re so good at knowing the rules.” Alright, fair, fair point. Fair point. So, it really was a sweet reminder that I’m there to be doing what I’m doing, which is having fun with my friends.”

Moore has become a fan favorite with her chaotic comedy, chemistry with Riegel, and the pathos she has shown through Tyranny. Her character has an unexpected depth that has only begun to come to the surface and teases an exciting story arc for Tyranny. The support that the cast offers Moore has led to a confident player who is comfortable enough to flex her acting and comedic chops.

“Critical Role Campaign 4” returns November 6. The first four episodes are available now on Beacon. The first four episodes are available now on Critical Role’s YouTube.