Black Ops 6’ voice actors being recast began to circulate, Activision has seemingly confirmed that some of the cast have indeed been replaced.

Zombies characters William Peck (Zeke Alton) and Samantha Maxis (Julie Nathanson) are currently voiced by new, unknown actors. Alton told Game Developer that he takes no issue with Activision’s actions with Peck, but expressed concern “for my brand as a performer.”

Unlike film and TV actors, who can strike even if a project is in-production, a clause known as Side Letter Six permits work on interactive media to continue. And whilst members on daily contracts may choose to strike in solidarity, given Black Ops 6 was in development before July 2024 Activision is permitted to replace striking actors.

Activision responds to BO6 Zombies recasting concerns during SAG-AFTRA strike as performers raise generative AI issues

Black Ops 6 publisher Activision has replaced some of the shooter's voice actors amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actor strike. The voices of Zombie mode characters William Peck and Samantha Maxis - hitherto portrayed by Zeke Alton and Julie Nathanson,

A 2013 build of Black Ops 2 has leaked, featuring the cancelled DLC 5 that would become the Chronicles expansion. Footage has already surfaced of Kino der Toten being played in Black Ops 2, as well as the first version of Origins.