'I am a Completely Real, Normal, Human Man': Brett Goldstein's reply to the 'Roy Kent CGI' theory

"I am a completely real, normal, human man." These were the words that Brett Goldstein, famously known for playing the grumpy footballer on the Emmy-nominated show 'Ted Lasso', used to quash an intriguing conspiracy theory surrounding his character. It’s been a couple of years now, but we still can't help but reminisce about the strange fan theory that tried to relegate Goldstein to a product of CGI.

Brett Goldstein: Real Man or CGI Wizardry?

It all started with the oddly chiseled face and somewhat eerie shadows cast by Goldstein's character, Roy Kent, that led many Reddit theorists to believe he wasn't a real actor but a CGI animation. The role, while seemingly mundane - a footballer in a series about an American football coach moving to the UK to revive an ailing team - led fans to question Goldstein's realness.

Ted Lasso, helmed by the mustachioed Jason Sudeikis, is a wholesome series filled with sugary one-liners that acted as a balm for viewers in turbulent times, even garnering an impressive 20 Emmy nominations in its year.

Deciphering the Uncanny Valley

What exactly led viewers to the conclusion that Goldstein might be a CGI creation? In a nutshell, some fans spotted a 'glow' around Roy Kent that seemed more fitting for a video game character than a human being. They noted his slow eye movements, blinks, and odd body movements, which were all reminiscent of motion-capture characters like those in 'Grand Theft Auto' and 'Tintin'.

Moreover, the character's vibe felt similar to the eerily lifelike creations from the 'Polar Express' movie and the glaze-eyed CGI influencers like Lil Miquela and Shudu. The lines seemed blurred when comparing Goldstein's Roy Kent to the remarkably lifelike players in the latest Fifa game release, especially the CGI-created Kylian Mbappé.

A Matter Settled by Brett Goldstein Himself

However, Goldstein was quick to clarify, responding to the 'Roy Kent is CGI' theory in a very on-brand, Kentian way, asserting, "I am a completely real, normal, human man who just happens to live in a VFX house and does normal human basic things like rendering and buffering and transferring data." His statement, although met with humor, effectively quelled the Reddit-born conspiracy theory, but not before adding a dash of whimsy to the otherwise straightforward world of Ted Lasso.

This trip down memory lane reminds us that the world of entertainment never ceases to entertain, whether it's through compelling storylines, intriguing characters, or even amusing fan theories!

(Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.)