Square Enix's website for Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive, has uploaded new character descriptions and images from the companion cgi film. Kingsglaive is set to occur parallel to events in the game, specifically when Noctis leaves on a roadtrip with his friends, the movie shows what happens in the kingdom of Lucis and Noctis' father, King Regis.
Takeshi Nozue (Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children co-director) directs from a script written by Takashi Hasegawa (Crows Explode). The film will open in Japanese theaters on July 09. Final Fantasy XV will be sold by retailers worldwide on September 30, which is also the date that the tie-in film will be released on Blu-ray. The cgi film will have new voice actors for certain key roles with Sean Bean voicing King Regis, Lena Headey as Lunafrena and Aaron Paul as Nyx.
The story's protagonist, and member of the Kingsglaive, the king's elite guard under his personal command. When he was just a boy, King Regis saved him, and Nyx feels he owes the king a debt of gratitude for this. He has honed his fighting skills, and possesses an affinity for the magic that those of royal blood wield.
An Oracle who communes directly with the gods, and is charged with the world's purification. She treasures the short time she spent with Noctis in her childhood. Although she was supposed to head to Altissia for her wedding with Noctis, she heads to Insomnia, where the peace treaty is being signed.
The reigning king of Lucis, and Noctis' father. He is wise, kind-hearted, and loved by his people. After Noctis leaves, he works to bring to fruition the end of hostilities between Lucis and Niflheim, its long-time enemy.
A general in addition to being a Kingsglaive. He is judged by others as a severe person, and he assesses himself even more harshly. He is Nyx's tutor in the art of combat.
A good friend to Nyx, and both of them grew up in the same town. He is a bright and cheerful person, but also shows a side of himself that is persistent when it comes to carrying out his responsibilities.
A self-styled leader of the Kingsglaive, who has earned the confidence of his teammates.
A wielder of great magic, one of few left in the world. She was born in the Kingdom of Lucis, but was raised an orphan. She thinks of the Kingsglaive as her family.