When Netflix released Castlevania season three, fans were deeply moved by the plight of the two characters who suffered the most throughout the series. The first is Alucard, who faces the burden of possibly following in the dark footsteps of his father Dracula.
The other is Hector, a character who can't seem to find any peace in his tumultuous life. These stories differ significantly from the original game series, leaving fans confused as to why these characters endure such hardships. However, it all seems to come from the series' creator, Warren Ellis.
Ellis has openly admitted that he dislikes Hector's voice actor, a sentiment he demonstrates by subjecting the character to endless torment.
This revelation came to light via Adi Shankar, Executive Producer of Castlevania, who revealed that internal conflicts with Ellis led to him channeling his frustrations into the story.
Ellis's disdain for voice actor Hector's poignant, heroic tone is evident, although he acknowledges the actor's skill in conveying melancholy and despair, which he finds appropriate. suitable for the character Hector.
Hector's story is one of hardships endured from a young age, despised by his parents because of his abilities. His naivety led him to fall into Carmilla's failed plot to usurp Dracula's rule, leading to his imprisonment.
Despite these challenges, Hector still found love with Lenore, but tragically lost her at the end of Castlevania season 3, leaving him once again in a state of hopelessness.
As showrunner of Castlevania, Shankar's relationship with Ellis deteriorated during the third and fourth seasons, leading to a complete breakdown in communication.
Shankar's fondness for Alucard and Hector as his favorite characters in Castlevania has led to speculation that Ellis's personal conflicts with the showrunner may have led him to mistreat these characters, making them suffered deeply throughout the third season.