Activision Recasts Black Ops 6 Zombies Voice Actors During SAG-AFTRA Strike

The decision follows ongoing union negotiations over AI protections, with some actors opting not to renew contracts.

Activision confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies voice actors, including Zeke Alton and Julie Nathanson, have been replaced during the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The strike, which began in July 2024, centers on union demands for clearer protections against generative AI use in the video game industry.
A contractual clause allows work on pre-strike projects like Black Ops 6 to continue, though actors on daily contracts can choose not to renew them.
Zeke Alton expressed concern over uncredited replacements potentially misrepresenting his work and emphasized the need for AI safeguards in future collaborations.
Activision stated it respects performers' choices and hopes for a resolution to the ongoing negotiations with SAG-AFTRA.