The player assumes the role of the Stranger, the protagonist of the first game and friend of Atrus (Rand Miller).

Rand Miller had to reprise his role of Atrus from Myst, even though he hated acting.

According to Rand Miller, none of the various proposals met Cyan's approval, or were too formulaic or silly.

Myst is a computer game designed by the brothers Robyn and Rand Miller in a company called Cyan.

"The excitement is in talking to people who've walked through our world," Rand Miller said in an interview.

Rand Miller returned to play Atrus, a role he had filled since the first Myst game.

Myst is a graphic adventure video game designed and directed by the brothers Robyn and Rand Miller.

It was designed by the brothers Robyn and Rand Miller (better known now as the creators of Myst).

Rand Miller reprised his role of Atrus due to fan expectation, even though he hated acting.

Atrus is played by Rand Miller in all the Myst installments.