Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return for Dual Override as Capcom Reportedly Won't Hire Him With 'The Protections of a Union Contract' - IGN

Ben Diskin, the voice of Mega Man in Mega Man 11, says he won’t return for Mega Man: Dual Override because Capcom would only hire him without a SAG-AFTRA union contract. SAG-AFTRA has issued a Do Not Work Order, alleging Capcom failed to initiate the union signatory process; Diskin cites AI misuse concerns and lack of enforceable protections despite assurances. The situation underscores ongoing labor and AI tensions in game voiceover post-tentative union agreement and may result in recasting or production impacts.

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