Zenless Zone Zero voice actors surprised by their replacements amid AI strike
The Zenless Zone Zero Soldier 11 and Von Lycaon voice actors say they have been replaced in the HoYoverse gacha game following strikes.
Zenless Zone Zero Voice Actors Say They Found Out They Were Replaced When the Patch Notes Went Live
Two Zenless Zone Zero voice actors discovered they had been replaced when the game's patch notes went live, they have claimed, in the latest casualty of the battle for generative AI protections.
Actors supporting AI protections didn't know they were being replaced in Zenless Zone Zero update 1.6: "I found out the role was recast today alongside all of you"
Zenless Zone Zero update 1.6 arrived yesterday, March 11, and alongside new characters like Anby: Soldier 0 and Pulchra, it brought new English voices and voice actors for two existing characters: Soldier 11 and Von Lycaon.
Two Zenless Zone Zero actors lose jobs over AI dispute without notice, finding out alongside players
ORIGINAL STORY 12/03/25: Two voice actors working on Zenless Zone Zero have been suddenly recast due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike over AI abuse, and discovered the change alongside the publication of the game's patch notes.
Zenless Zone Zero: Von Lycaon and Solider 11's voice actors replaced
Nicholas Thurkettle, Lycaon's VA said that they were allegedly not notified of this replacement ahead of time.
"I'm learning about this as you are..": Zenless Zone Zero voice actor reacts to being replaced without notice
March 12, 2025, is a big day for Zenless Zone Zero as it marks the release of the version 1.6 update, featuring new playable characters and shocking voice actor changes.
Zenless Zone Zero Claim Suppot For SAG-AFTRA Strikes Over AI Protections Got Them Recast Without Warning
Actors who were featured in HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero have reportedly been replaced without warning, allegedly for participating in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA voice actor strike.
Zenless Zone Zero Suddenly Replaces 2 Voice Actors in Update 1.6
Voice actors Nicholas Thurkettle and Emeri Chase were not notified ahead of time and react to the news over social media. After Update 1.6 launched for Zenless Zone Zero, the original voice actors for Von Lycaon and Soldier-11 discover they've been replaced entirely without prior notice.
Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon English Voice Actor Recast
Now that the 1.6 update is live, players and the original Von Lycaon voice actor discovered the Zenless Zone Zero character was recast.
Zenless Zone Zero voice actors replaced as union negotiation remains ‘far apart’ on AI protections
Video game performers have been on strike since July 26, 2024, and negotiations remain “far apart,” according to the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. SAG-AFTRA chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and Interactive Media Negotiating Committee chair Sarah Elmaleh jointly sent out a letter to members on Tuesday,
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As War on AI Rages, Two Zenless Zone Zero Stars Say They Were Replaced Without Prior Notice
Chase said she believes the decision is due to the fact she’s “unwilling to perform work not covered by a SAG Interim ...
SAG-AFTRA union and video game industry bargaining group remain at odds as agreements on AI protections still 'frustratingly far apart'
Union SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) has created a comparison chart as ...