Destiny 2’s Zavala gets a new voice: actor Keith David

Bungie has released a new version of Commander Zavala. Destiny 2Lance Reddick, the actor who died prematurely earlier in this year. Keith David was known for playing in movies like The Thing, You Live” No,Reddick will be replaced by as the English language voice of Zavala.

David’s performance as Zavala will begin with Destiny 2’s upcoming The Final FormThe expansion is scheduled to begin in 2024. Reddick’s existing lines in Destiny 2 “will remain untouched for the upcoming release,” Bungie says.

“I am honored to continue the great work of Lance Reddick as Zavala,” David said in a statement in a brief blog on Bungie’s website. “Lance captured the character’s sense of integrity so wonderfully. It is my intention to continue that work.”

David worked previously with Bungie on its Halo franchise, in which the actor voiced The Arbitrer. David has a long history of voiceovers for video games. He is known for his memorable performances in Call of Duty, Saints Row 2, and the Mass Effect franchise.

In a statement, Bungie said “the team is excited for what [Keith David]brings to his role as the commander. We will always remain respectful to the role Zavala has played thus far, and look forward to the journey ahead.”

Lance Reddick, known for his prominent roles in HBO’s The Wire, the John Wick films, and Bungie’s Destiny games, died in March. He was 60. As Zavala, he’d been with Destiny players from the beginning, serving as the Titan Vanguard. Reddick, a Titan-class player in particular, was an everyday presence in the gaming world for longtime Destiny fans. Zavala, a key character in Destiny and a constant presence at the Tower, is an important part of the game’s plot.