EA Signs Most Wanted Model News

Electronic Arts has today announced that Josie Maran, current cover-girl for Maybelline cosmetics and supporting actress in films including Van Helsing and Aviator, is to appear in the next instalment of the Need for Speed franchise, Most Wanted. The game, which is currently in development at EAâ??s Vancouver studios, will feature a new process developed by the company that takes Hi-Definition footage of live actors and coverts them into synthetic-looking videogame characters.

Playing the part of Mia, a local street racer, Maran pulls players deeper into the world of illegal street racing as they try to become the best driver on the road. Discussing her role in the forthcoming title Josie Maran said, "Video games are much more personal than films since it's an interactive experience for the audience; it's like being invited into their homeâ?¦For Need for Speed Most Wanted, we performed in front of a green screen, much like a Hollywood set, so all the gamers will see will be real-life video of the actors merged into environments from the game; it's simply amazing."

Set for release on Xbox 360, PC, Xbox, Playstation Portable, Nintendo DS, PlayStation2, Nintendo GameCube, and Game Boy Advance weâ??ll have more on Need for Speed: Most Wanted shortlyâ?¦