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Voice Actor Ben Diskin Rejects Mega Man Role Over AI Concerns

3/11/2026

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Ben Diskin, the voice of Mega Man in 2018's Mega Man 11, will not reprise his role in Mega Man: Dual Override due to Capcom's refusal to provide a SAG-AFTRA contract.
Diskin raised concerns about potential AI misuse of his voice without union protections, stating Capcom's offered "full AI protections" were inadequate.
SAG-AFTRA has issued a Do Not Work order against the game, advising members against participation.
Mega Man: Dual Override is scheduled for release in 2027 on platforms including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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Ben Diskin, the voice of Mega Man in 2018's Mega Man 11, will not reprise his role in Mega Man: Dual Override due to Capcom's refusal to provide a SAG-AFTRA contract.
Diskin raised concerns about potential AI misuse of his voice without union protections, stating Capcom's offered "full AI protections" were inadequate.
SAG-AFTRA has issued a Do Not Work order against the game, advising members against participation.
Mega Man: Dual Override is scheduled for release in 2027 on platforms including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.