I am excited for this even though I haven't finished the last two chapters yet. (i don't want it to be over so i've been putting off finishing it and reading fanfic for years instead and told myself i'd only finish it if there were more DONTNOD Life Is Strange style games coming) These characters are so vividly written and wonderful. The art style is beautiful and the music is fantastic. The setting is so rich and alive and feels like a character in and of itself
Also for the people referencing that article from 2015 about a new cast being likely, a lot can change in a few years. Not saying a new cast wouldn't be good but that article might be too old to use as a reference.
I'm leaning toward preferring a female character but it could work with a very non typical male character like a young John Crichton from Farscape
A POC main lead might be interesting too but I agree they should keep it young