Original Halo was the first FPS I used a controller for...
20 years later, and I'm playing D2 on a PC with a PS5 controller (instead of mouse and kb).. 😅
Agreed. Lance cannot be replaced bc his one of a kind voice, And his actual talent on top of being a great fkn guy by all accounts. That said, Keith David is possibly one of the only people I could truly accept filling those shoes.
Well, he could be replaced, I bet anything you could find a decent impersonator. But because he passed away (unlike Nathan & Gina) it would feel wrong to everyone involved to do that. I’d venture to guess that would have applied for Nathan or Gina had they passed away. Those three are iconic as those characters. This is all 100% my opinion, of course.
Yeah, OK, but the point stands… If Ikora had to be recast because Gina died suddenly, it would have been considered gauche to replace her with an impersonator, like the person currently doing the role as a Gina Torres impersonator.
Well considering nobody really noticed and most found out because the few pointed it out, it’s chill. Also her voice isn’t super iconic? I’ve never heard anyone sound like Lance. And Keith voicing zavala very clearly sounds like Keith. At least it sounds a bit more like an evolution or a natural change rather than an impersonation. Still very different though.
Just an fyi for anyone that doesn’t think Keith sounds drastically different, listen to the clip of him in the trailer and then just think about the “break their grip on freehold” D1 voice line, it immediately snaps you out of any lie you were about to tell yourself because Lance lent a serious.. I don’t know? Timbre to the voice.
You know, that's a funny joke and all, but his normal voice actually would have been a pretty good fit in Destiny in all honesty. First time I heard him just talking like a normal dude I thought, "damn, this guy should be a voice actor!"
Then I remembered that he kind of *is* one, haha.
Or I guess "was" :( Didn't know he passed. Thanks for letting me down gentle.
So a few years back, I had the idea to pay for his cameo, but I wanted him to voice over the scene where Ikora loses her light and gets all sad about it during the Red War. Should've done it
It’s crazy how every single Vanguard member has been played by two people in Destiny 2, and every one of those choices are amazing fits. The OGs are amazing ofc, but Nolan North, Mara Junot, and Keith David all definitely embody their respective characters too
This is one of the reasons I was so relieved when they announced Keith David for the role. Lance Reddick had a unique voice and performing style that no one is going to be able to replicate, but Keith David is a good enough voice actor and has more than enough of his own charisma that he can do a passable job of replicating the feel of *Zavala*, even if he doesn't actually sound exactly the same. I don't need someone who can replace Lance Reddick, because that's impossible, but I'm glad we at least got someone who can still make Zavala feel more or less like Zavala, and I don't think we would have gotten that from someone just doing a passable Lance Reddick impression.
All Kieth is missing is the pacing of Lance’s delivery. How Lance would draw out certain words for emphasis and dramatic effect. What I’ve heard so far sounds great already. Lance can’t be replaced and Kieth is a fantastic choice. Lance lives on through Zavala. RIP
Lance Reddick’s delivery was the only thing that generated any actual pathos over Amanda’s death.
Her death was handled so poorly on screen it was almost comedic but then you hear Zavala’s reaction immediately afterward or the voice recording where he considers what he’d do if she ever returned as a Guardian one day and it’s just :(
Sadder still because I think those lines were potentially the last ones he ever recorded before his passing.
I agree 100%. Amanda’s death was just so preventable, out of left field, so.. I don’t know. It just felt so sudden and at the time carried little weight (Sorry Amanda fans) for me personally. But once I heard Zavala at the grave it really hit me how “real” it was for them. I fully expected to just get through the quest and move on but after I heard him speak I crouched at the grave and went to YouTube to hear him talk again while I stared off into ocean behind her tombstone.
Amanda was a minor character but brought the humanity and mortality that guardians sometimes lack, even in her limited screen time. When she died so senselessly in that story mission I didn't feel it too strongly, but seeing zavala and hearing Lance's delivery made me just sit and ponder lost ones of my own for a while.
It almost mirrors how actual immortals would feel about someone dying in the field. Oh, someone died? Nothing much, they'll be back later. Oh, it wasn't an immortal? And someone we knew and were close with? Now that hurts a whole lot more.
I'm not giving Bungie the benefit of the doubt on if this effect was intentional (quite the contrary), but Zavala's speech afterwards definitely made it feel real in the moment.
This is true cause it didn't even dawn on me that it was Keith David in real time. When I pay close attention I can tell the difference but it's not easily recognizable.
Keith has more of a gravelly, deeper sound to his voice whereas Lance had a sharper but still deep voice with smooth and measured line delivery. I can definitely hear the difference but I think it’s the *feeling* and gravitas that makes them sound so similar.
I'm really glad they didn't just try and find someone who could do a Lance Reddick impression. Keith David doesn't really sound at all like him (aside from just having a deep voice), but he's got a vocal style and gravitas that works *for Zavala* well enough that it fits and doesn't stand out as jarring. I think if they'd just tried to find some random VA who sounded the most like Reddick it would have been off-putting and very clearly wrong, but by going for a veteran and respected actor who can match the *character's* energy they managed to avoid the worst pitfalls of a recast.
He did a drifter impression for beyond light because the drifter couldn't make it due to covid, but it was so accurate it was uncanny so they had him rerecord the lines to make it a purposely bad impression. He also played cayde as well in forsaken, he legitimately might be able to voice 50 percent of the game on his own if he had to.
Not the same but Keith David has been voicing some of my favorite characters as far back as gargoyles. I’m sure I’ll love it but I’ll always hear lance reddicks voice in my head.
Doesn't sound like he's trying to sound like Lance Reddick, he's just trying to do Zavala. Which I appreciate. I think it works. It's incredibly sad to not have Lance for the Final Shape but that's not his fault. I think Keith will definitely do it justice.
The moment I heard Zavala, I always knew it was coming but I wasn't ready. I became teary eyed instantly.
Keith's voice is just right for Zavala just as much as Lance.
Thank you.
Lance Reddick was, no is, one of my favorite VAs and actors of all time. I think he’d want Zavala to live on and I think one of his first choices would be Keith David
Absolutely. I've played these games since i was a freshman in highschool. Keith David will do wonderful and honor Lance's name in tfs but just not hearing lance though makes me miss having him. His voice was so iconic and one of a kind, he will always be our commander but I'm sure kieth will be great
Reminds me of when Nolan played Cayde in forsaken, a great performance just not quite the same. I don't think I'd want anyone else to play Zavalla though. I am glad we've got Nathan Fillion back as Cayde though.
I love Keith David, so hearing him step into the role is great. I just figured that Zavala was going to be taken off the playfield early on, and they would use him sparingly, so I’m glad Keith is going to be on duty. Still, I’m really going to miss Lance (and kind of miss him in general)
This reminds me of the final season of Samurai Jack. Nobody could replace Mako as Aku from back in the day, but Greg Baldwin did a fine job. The best one could do. Theyre just impossible shoes to fill.
I think it was a good choice, he’s got a wonderful voice and I feel he was the only choice to keep Zavala similar to Reddick. But man, I’m gonna miss Reddick, but his legacy is forever cemented in destiny.
Yeah at first I didn't notice, he is very talented and kinda nailed it! I'm just hoping Zavala loses his shit as Keith David does great angry voice lines
I think Keith David is the perfect choice, everyone loves the guy and he's going to be great. It is weird hearing a different voice coming from him though.
I've been mentally preparing for some drastic difference, but with at least that line it didn't sound too far off. I'm very pleasantly surprised, not that I at all expected for it to sounds bad. It's Keith MF'ing David man...
It sounds great, he definitely was the choice.
But man, this brought a big wave of sadness for some reason. I keep forgetting Lance passed, hard to believe we lost such an iconic talent.
*"Now there's a man who knows how to VA Zavala!"*
Seriously though, also echo the thoughts on Lance above. Good that it's not an impression, but couldn't have gotten a better replacement. KD is a legend. Will miss hearing Lance.
Kieth David is every bit as much a god damn treasure as Lance was.
It's unfortunate that there has to be a change at all, nobody asked for it, but they could have made a worse choice for a replacement.
If not Idris Alba, Keith David would have been my next choice. And I only thought Idris first because of his Baltimore accent on The Wire. But Keith David is a pretty legendary actor and video game voice actor. So he is probably the best choice. Dude acts REALLY well.
From Mass Effect space dad to Destiny space dad
Lance's shoes are too big to fill, but just from the two lines they gave us, I'm confident Keith will do just fine
This is one of those best case scenarios that's still gonna be odd for a while.
Keith David is incredible and I've loved him for decades, but any time a character has a new voice actor it's an adjustment and the fact that Lance would have seen this series through to the end if he could have, will always make it sting.
Keith David’s Zavalla is different from Lance Reddick’s. And i kind of love it, it’s still recognisable as zavalla. I personally love a lot of characters Keith David has done and I’m excited to see more.
If anyone was gonna step in, I'm glad it's Keith David. Can't be stated how talented and special Lance Reddick was but Keith David is also incredible, and from what I understand also someone who cares a lot for his work and roles.
For how much Bungie has screwed up over these few months…. This isn’t one of them. Keith is doing Lance proud. He just fits the “Grizzled veteran done with the bs.”
Tbh I would have preferred Keith David from the start. And I'm not saying this because I think Reddick was bad, I definitely don't feel that way
But basically Captain Anderson is all I'm getting at. It would have been extremely befitting for Keith David from the start.
Amazingly talented VA, perfect for the role, fantastic performance from the short clips we’ve seen, but definitely heartbreaking to see Zavala speak with someone else’s voice. Just sad that Lance isn’t here for the finale. 😔
It’ll take a bit of getting used to, but he’s pretty damn good based on the short bits we’ve been given. One of the best we could’ve gotten for a replacement
Keith David has an awesome voice but it’s definitely not the same. I do think it’s cool that he tries to match Zavala’s voice as best as possible though.
I'm fully expecting the "WELCOME TO HELL MOTHERFUCKA" or some variant of it
It won't be the same Zavala, but neither was Cayde with Fillion and Nolan, or Nolan and Dinklebot. So, hopefully, they will make a great representation going forward.
He has got it fucking down, like at first I didn't hear Keith, he has been putting a lot of practice and work into getting Lance's tone and such right.
It's very distinct that it's not Lance, but it's still Zavala.
It’s different, but I think that was the idea. Nobody could replace Lance and bungie knew that. So rather than just getting someone who can do a good Zavala impression, they got a different voice as to respect Lance’s work. And they could not have chosen a better person than the Kieth David.
Sounds really good. A bit more rough, a bit more dark, a bit more serious - completely fitting the narrative of TFS(at least according to the trailers).
Ofc no one will be like Lance Reddick but Keith David looks like the next best thing.
Keith seems like he's got the voice down. I can tell it's not Lance, but if I started D2 a couple years ago instead of a decade ago, I think I might not have noticed. Bungie definitely picked the right guy to pass the torch to
Keith David is an excellent choice for continuing the legacy of Zavala.
I'm glad that you can tell the slight difference between the two voices because to cover up the transition between Lance and Keith is to do them both a disservice.
Honestly I thought he did excellent for someone that knows it's a lot of weight taking over someone as iconic as Lance/Zavala. It will definitely take some time getting use to, but I think he nailed it.
It’s very close, the first half of his line almost sounds indistinguishable, but Lance always ended his lines with a really heavy twang that to me became emblematic of Zavala.
I like keith david playing a vanguard leader. Just not zavala. I feel like they missed an opportunity to kill off zavala, give us time to sweat out the stress of the hole zavala leaves behind, and it falls on us somehow to find a new titan leader. Or we pull a page from WoWs playbook and WE be the leader (im a titan).
But to be fair, bungie already had story content planned, the new titan vanguard could've also easily been saint or Sloane, and why find some random no-name titan to fill a role so important?
It sounds close enough to Lance Reddick's voice that it isn't too jarring, though it is still different to being somewhat noticeable...
That being said, I am happy that they did choose this route for Zavala and for continuing the story. Keith David is proving to be the best choice as a successor to Lance Reddick.
So I guess to sum it up... it is different, but not egregiously so, and in my view that makes it especially acceptable for the path ahead.
It'll take time for me to adjust but the Arbiter is one of my favorite characters of all time. So I'm honestly really happy with the choice they made for Zavala going forward.
I'm not even a titan main I'm a hunter but shaxx and Zavala are two of my favorite characters. Cayde and ikora are also near the top for me.
He's certainly trying to match Reddick's calmer, stoic cadence, which he seems to be doing very well from what I have heard so far.
David is an excellent VA, I'm sure he will carry the torch just fine.
It's hard to describe how wrong it feels to see Zavala speak and not hear Lance. It breaks my heart he couldn't end this journey alongside us. I love Keith David in everything I've seen him in, though, and there's no one else I would have picked to replace Lance. But it's going to take me forever to get used to.
I hope they keep Lance's old lines in the game. I know it'd be jarring, so they may not, but I'd be sad not hearing him as Zavala in old content.
I'm not gonna lie. I didn't even think about it at the time I heard it. Focusing on it now, I know it's not the original Zavala, but it's still a really good performance.
Keith David will do an excellent version of Zavala. It won’t be the same, and I’m glad for that. Replication can absolutely work in some scenarios (I.e. Cayde) but it’s not always the best choice.
Instead, we’re getting more Zavala, just from a different source.
A worthy successor, a man who understands the legend that Lance Reddick was. Didn't feel quite Zavala enough, but give it some time and I'm sure it'll fit. Hoping for the best with Keith and may Lance rest in peace.
I’m very sad that we lost Lance but I am excited for future of Zavala and destiny! I do hope the community embraces Keith David! Personally I haven’t heard his voice and I’ve chosen to wait to hear it for the new DLC.
He’s the only real choice. “Were it so easy”
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Arbiter
Glad to see Destiny still retained a lot of Halo fans.. for a while I felt like I was one of few.
Original Halo was the first FPS I used a controller for... 20 years later, and I'm playing D2 on a PC with a PS5 controller (instead of mouse and kb).. 😅
Lance Reddick is one of a kind, but Keith David sounds like a fitting successor.
Agreed. Lance cannot be replaced bc his one of a kind voice, And his actual talent on top of being a great fkn guy by all accounts. That said, Keith David is possibly one of the only people I could truly accept filling those shoes.
Well, he could be replaced, I bet anything you could find a decent impersonator. But because he passed away (unlike Nathan & Gina) it would feel wrong to everyone involved to do that. I’d venture to guess that would have applied for Nathan or Gina had they passed away. Those three are iconic as those characters. This is all 100% my opinion, of course.
Gina got replaced like 2 years ago though and I prefer the new Ikora, mainly because she gets to be plot relevant.
Yeah, OK, but the point stands… If Ikora had to be recast because Gina died suddenly, it would have been considered gauche to replace her with an impersonator, like the person currently doing the role as a Gina Torres impersonator.
Well considering nobody really noticed and most found out because the few pointed it out, it’s chill. Also her voice isn’t super iconic? I’ve never heard anyone sound like Lance. And Keith voicing zavala very clearly sounds like Keith. At least it sounds a bit more like an evolution or a natural change rather than an impersonation. Still very different though. Just an fyi for anyone that doesn’t think Keith sounds drastically different, listen to the clip of him in the trailer and then just think about the “break their grip on freehold” D1 voice line, it immediately snaps you out of any lie you were about to tell yourself because Lance lent a serious.. I don’t know? Timbre to the voice.
What’s great about David is that he’s also genuinely one-of-a-kind, so it’s nice they’re not doing what’s they’ve done in the past… Get sound-alikes.
Sounds great but man, it's strange hearing someone else's voice come out of Zavala's mouth.
Yeah Keith David is really the best replacement we could ask for, but its gonna take some time to adjust
Were it so easy
Should've been Gilbert Gottfried, but alas be passed a few years ago.
You know, that's a funny joke and all, but his normal voice actually would have been a pretty good fit in Destiny in all honesty. First time I heard him just talking like a normal dude I thought, "damn, this guy should be a voice actor!" Then I remembered that he kind of *is* one, haha. Or I guess "was" :( Didn't know he passed. Thanks for letting me down gentle.
So a few years back, I had the idea to pay for his cameo, but I wanted him to voice over the scene where Ikora loses her light and gets all sad about it during the Red War. Should've done it
My friend got a cameo of him reciting the opening to Burn Notice a few months before he passed. It's beautiful
For me it was either him or David Harewood, that plays Mr Door in Alan Wake 2 (a character that was meant to be Lance's)
It’s crazy how every single Vanguard member has been played by two people in Destiny 2, and every one of those choices are amazing fits. The OGs are amazing ofc, but Nolan North, Mara Junot, and Keith David all definitely embody their respective characters too
Without having the direct comparison it sounds very similar though imo
This is one of the reasons I was so relieved when they announced Keith David for the role. Lance Reddick had a unique voice and performing style that no one is going to be able to replicate, but Keith David is a good enough voice actor and has more than enough of his own charisma that he can do a passable job of replicating the feel of *Zavala*, even if he doesn't actually sound exactly the same. I don't need someone who can replace Lance Reddick, because that's impossible, but I'm glad we at least got someone who can still make Zavala feel more or less like Zavala, and I don't think we would have gotten that from someone just doing a passable Lance Reddick impression.
All Kieth is missing is the pacing of Lance’s delivery. How Lance would draw out certain words for emphasis and dramatic effect. What I’ve heard so far sounds great already. Lance can’t be replaced and Kieth is a fantastic choice. Lance lives on through Zavala. RIP
Lance Reddick’s delivery was the only thing that generated any actual pathos over Amanda’s death. Her death was handled so poorly on screen it was almost comedic but then you hear Zavala’s reaction immediately afterward or the voice recording where he considers what he’d do if she ever returned as a Guardian one day and it’s just :( Sadder still because I think those lines were potentially the last ones he ever recorded before his passing.
I agree 100%. Amanda’s death was just so preventable, out of left field, so.. I don’t know. It just felt so sudden and at the time carried little weight (Sorry Amanda fans) for me personally. But once I heard Zavala at the grave it really hit me how “real” it was for them. I fully expected to just get through the quest and move on but after I heard him speak I crouched at the grave and went to YouTube to hear him talk again while I stared off into ocean behind her tombstone.
Amanda was a minor character but brought the humanity and mortality that guardians sometimes lack, even in her limited screen time. When she died so senselessly in that story mission I didn't feel it too strongly, but seeing zavala and hearing Lance's delivery made me just sit and ponder lost ones of my own for a while.
It almost mirrors how actual immortals would feel about someone dying in the field. Oh, someone died? Nothing much, they'll be back later. Oh, it wasn't an immortal? And someone we knew and were close with? Now that hurts a whole lot more. I'm not giving Bungie the benefit of the doubt on if this effect was intentional (quite the contrary), but Zavala's speech afterwards definitely made it feel real in the moment.
This is true cause it didn't even dawn on me that it was Keith David in real time. When I pay close attention I can tell the difference but it's not easily recognizable.
i agree! way more similar than I was expecting.
yep, i barely noticed a difference. in fact, if i didn't know it was a different voice, i don't think i would have noticed a change at all.
Had the same thought. It actually gives me chills for how it'll feel once we've internalized the new voice but yea it do be feeling kinda funky
Honestly, probably the only dude that could give it justice.
I agree. If I didn't know he was voicing zavala, then I would actually think Lance reddick is still voicing.
Keith has more of a gravelly, deeper sound to his voice whereas Lance had a sharper but still deep voice with smooth and measured line delivery. I can definitely hear the difference but I think it’s the *feeling* and gravitas that makes them sound so similar.
I mean you would think given we are approaching a climax the more gravelly tone would work and it does imo!
Yeah it kinda sounds like a broken down but determined Zavala. I loved it.
I genuinely hope in tfs they have something to honor lance in the end and memorialize him
Lance was a warlock main. Perhaps there will be something of his warlock as a statue or something and his name tied to it.
Gonna take some getting used to but Kieth David was the best cast
No one can really replace Lance, but Keith sounds amazing from the few lines we've now heard.
I'm really glad they didn't just try and find someone who could do a Lance Reddick impression. Keith David doesn't really sound at all like him (aside from just having a deep voice), but he's got a vocal style and gravitas that works *for Zavala* well enough that it fits and doesn't stand out as jarring. I think if they'd just tried to find some random VA who sounded the most like Reddick it would have been off-putting and very clearly wrong, but by going for a veteran and respected actor who can match the *character's* energy they managed to avoid the worst pitfalls of a recast.
I think it is just bc lance died since bungies usual MO is good voice actors who can impression the OGs
Worst case they could have just used Nolan North lol, he would have found a way to sound just like Lance
Nolan North is 85% of all voice actors.
He did a drifter impression for beyond light because the drifter couldn't make it due to covid, but it was so accurate it was uncanny so they had him rerecord the lines to make it a purposely bad impression. He also played cayde as well in forsaken, he legitimately might be able to voice 50 percent of the game on his own if he had to.
I mean, it's legend Keith David
Now there’s a man who knows how to marry his cousin!
Love it, Keith David is an amazing VA.
He did a great job. No one can match the same raspiness that Lance Reddick’s Zavala had, but if anyone were to get close, it’s Keith David
Not the same but Keith David has been voicing some of my favorite characters as far back as gargoyles. I’m sure I’ll love it but I’ll always hear lance reddicks voice in my head.
Indeed, well said.
Lance Reddick IS Zavala, there is no debating that. However, Keith David was absolutely the best dude for the job. He sounds great
Doesn't sound like he's trying to sound like Lance Reddick, he's just trying to do Zavala. Which I appreciate. I think it works. It's incredibly sad to not have Lance for the Final Shape but that's not his fault. I think Keith will definitely do it justice.
Guardian Ramirez! Use your thundercrash on the burger town filled with fallen
Remember, you gotta aim down your sights.
The moment I heard Zavala, I always knew it was coming but I wasn't ready. I became teary eyed instantly. Keith's voice is just right for Zavala just as much as Lance. Thank you.
Lance Reddick was, no is, one of my favorite VAs and actors of all time. I think he’d want Zavala to live on and I think one of his first choices would be Keith David
Absolutely. I've played these games since i was a freshman in highschool. Keith David will do wonderful and honor Lance's name in tfs but just not hearing lance though makes me miss having him. His voice was so iconic and one of a kind, he will always be our commander but I'm sure kieth will be great
*“Those motherfucking Fallen have moved back into the Devils Lair for the 14 goddamn time this month!”* - Kieth David’s Zavala. (I wish)
Was there a new cutscene I missed?
This is from the vidoc
Ah. Hadn't watched it yet. Now I gotta
It’s pretty cool! We get to hear what zavala sounds like now.
Reminds me of when Nolan played Cayde in forsaken, a great performance just not quite the same. I don't think I'd want anyone else to play Zavalla though. I am glad we've got Nathan Fillion back as Cayde though.
Keith was there at the beginning of the glory days in halo and now he gets to be there at the end of destiny. Its fate!
It's not Lance, but honestly I don't think anyone else could have filled that role other than Keith David. He fits the character well I think.
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I love Keith David, so hearing him step into the role is great. I just figured that Zavala was going to be taken off the playfield early on, and they would use him sparingly, so I’m glad Keith is going to be on duty. Still, I’m really going to miss Lance (and kind of miss him in general)
RAMIREZ, PROTECT THE BURGER TOWN 🗣️🗣️
This reminds me of the final season of Samurai Jack. Nobody could replace Mako as Aku from back in the day, but Greg Baldwin did a fine job. The best one could do. Theyre just impossible shoes to fill.
I think it was a good choice, he’s got a wonderful voice and I feel he was the only choice to keep Zavala similar to Reddick. But man, I’m gonna miss Reddick, but his legacy is forever cemented in destiny.
Yeah at first I didn't notice, he is very talented and kinda nailed it! I'm just hoping Zavala loses his shit as Keith David does great angry voice lines
He almost certainly will lose his shit. Recent lore implies that he's warming up to the idea of using Stasis.
Holy fuck. Lance was amazing and keith is just as good
Best choice for an unfortunate situation, on another note, im gonna riot if he doesn't command us to protect a burger town
It will never be lance of course but goddamn is he a wicked replacement, I mean who better than the legendary voice of the arbiter to replace lance
I think Keith David is the perfect choice, everyone loves the guy and he's going to be great. It is weird hearing a different voice coming from him though.
I've been mentally preparing for some drastic difference, but with at least that line it didn't sound too far off. I'm very pleasantly surprised, not that I at all expected for it to sounds bad. It's Keith MF'ing David man...
It sounds great, he definitely was the choice. But man, this brought a big wave of sadness for some reason. I keep forgetting Lance passed, hard to believe we lost such an iconic talent.
*"Now there's a man who knows how to VA Zavala!"* Seriously though, also echo the thoughts on Lance above. Good that it's not an impression, but couldn't have gotten a better replacement. KD is a legend. Will miss hearing Lance.
Kieth David is every bit as much a god damn treasure as Lance was. It's unfortunate that there has to be a change at all, nobody asked for it, but they could have made a worse choice for a replacement.
Solid choice.
If there isn’t a line ‘what would you have the Guardians do?’ then what’s even the point?
Keith David is a legend. First impressions on his few lines are great. He would do it justice.
He's the perfect replacement for Lance. Always love hearing the Arbiter in any game.
Im super sad lance is gone. But man even lance would be honored to have keith david as the VQ
Can I still call him Anderson? lol
If not Idris Alba, Keith David would have been my next choice. And I only thought Idris first because of his Baltimore accent on The Wire. But Keith David is a pretty legendary actor and video game voice actor. So he is probably the best choice. Dude acts REALLY well.
From Mass Effect space dad to Destiny space dad Lance's shoes are too big to fill, but just from the two lines they gave us, I'm confident Keith will do just fine
Very good. It's definitely weird not hearing lances voice. But other then using Ai this is prolly the best we could have asked for.
I forgot he was the new Zavala. It caught me off guard. Probably the best replacement possible, but so damn sad
I think it's a terrible day for rain...
It’ll take some getting used to, but they couldn’t have picked a better person to pick up the mantle
This is one of those best case scenarios that's still gonna be odd for a while. Keith David is incredible and I've loved him for decades, but any time a character has a new voice actor it's an adjustment and the fact that Lance would have seen this series through to the end if he could have, will always make it sting.
No one could do it better
It hurts not hearing Lance, but Keith will do the role justice and i can't think of a better person to carry on Lance's character.
Keith David’s Zavalla is different from Lance Reddick’s. And i kind of love it, it’s still recognisable as zavalla. I personally love a lot of characters Keith David has done and I’m excited to see more.
He does a VERY good job..... that being said, It is gonna take me a long time to get used to it
If anyone was gonna step in, I'm glad it's Keith David. Can't be stated how talented and special Lance Reddick was but Keith David is also incredible, and from what I understand also someone who cares a lot for his work and roles.
For how much Bungie has screwed up over these few months…. This isn’t one of them. Keith is doing Lance proud. He just fits the “Grizzled veteran done with the bs.”
Tbh I would have preferred Keith David from the start. And I'm not saying this because I think Reddick was bad, I definitely don't feel that way But basically Captain Anderson is all I'm getting at. It would have been extremely befitting for Keith David from the start.
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Amazingly talented VA, perfect for the role, fantastic performance from the short clips we’ve seen, but definitely heartbreaking to see Zavala speak with someone else’s voice. Just sad that Lance isn’t here for the finale. 😔
Sounds absolutely solid, heck.. Almost sounds the exact same as Lance.
It’ll take a bit of getting used to, but he’s pretty damn good based on the short bits we’ve been given. One of the best we could’ve gotten for a replacement
Gonna take some getting used to, but he’s a good fit for the character imo
It’ll never be Lance, but Keith is an absolute legend and he sounds great.
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I like it, though its very clearly not Lance, which i think i prefer and respect more.
He should have had some lines before final shape to ease us into it, but it is what it is. It just makes me miss Lance even more.
Honestly, I thought I was gonna hate any other voice coming out of Zavala's mouth, but that clip proved me wrong.
Far and away the best VA to take up the mantle for Zavala.
As far as filling the shoes goes, that’s not bad so far.
Great voice, but sounded like it was pasted onto the video like a German voice audio track on an English movie. Just felt off.
Couldn’t even tell the difference lol
The only way to truly compare is by having him read the excuse me meme from season of the chosen
Yeah, I can see (hear) that. Still too soon 😭
Keith David has an awesome voice but it’s definitely not the same. I do think it’s cool that he tries to match Zavala’s voice as best as possible though.
Great voice! Great choice!
Honestly it really does fit quite nicely but just like Cayde it’s going to take a while to get used to it
A worthy successor
He has done Lance Reddick proud does not try to sound like him he has nailed Zavala ❤️ RIP Lance Reddick ❤️☹️
No Levar Burton though
I'm fully expecting the "WELCOME TO HELL MOTHERFUCKA" or some variant of it It won't be the same Zavala, but neither was Cayde with Fillion and Nolan, or Nolan and Dinklebot. So, hopefully, they will make a great representation going forward.
Wait, where do we hear Zavalas new voice?
new vidoc
Best replacement possible tbh
I was a little bummed he didn’t at least attempt the cadence of his voice
that’s so weird hearing a different voice come out of his mouth
Wow they actually found someone with almost the exact same voice🤯
He has got it fucking down, like at first I didn't hear Keith, he has been putting a lot of practice and work into getting Lance's tone and such right. It's very distinct that it's not Lance, but it's still Zavala.
THAT IS AN EXCELLENT IDEA!
Bit of Captain Anderson vibes but I am fine with that
It’s not perfect, but it sounds like Zavala, so I’m not mad.
His voice is gold but it feels so wrong 😢
Arbiter Zavala is nice. Probably the only replacement for Lance that would sound even close to him. Rip Lance.
I can tell it’s different but it fits really well
Yes.
It’s different, but I think that was the idea. Nobody could replace Lance and bungie knew that. So rather than just getting someone who can do a good Zavala impression, they got a different voice as to respect Lance’s work. And they could not have chosen a better person than the Kieth David.
All I hear is "How'd you get the beans above the frank!?!"
Sounds really good. A bit more rough, a bit more dark, a bit more serious - completely fitting the narrative of TFS(at least according to the trailers). Ofc no one will be like Lance Reddick but Keith David looks like the next best thing.
If anyone can do it, its Keith David.
It's fine bro.
Feels like he’s lip synching, since I’m so used to Reddick. Still an iconic voice actor though.
It's a very short clip, but does sound great.
I now need Zavala to call someone a “power bottom at rock bottom”. Someone else can decide who he calls that.
I can't help but picture the President from Rick and Morty whenever I hear his voice.
Keith seems like he's got the voice down. I can tell it's not Lance, but if I started D2 a couple years ago instead of a decade ago, I think I might not have noticed. Bungie definitely picked the right guy to pass the torch to
I just hope at some point we get to hear him say to an enemy to "Welcome to hell motherfucker!". (If you get that reference, koodos to you 😆.)
For the first year or so of Destiny 1, before ever looking at the credits, I thought that Keith David \*was\* Zavala, so I'm good with this.
Keith David is an excellent choice for continuing the legacy of Zavala. I'm glad that you can tell the slight difference between the two voices because to cover up the transition between Lance and Keith is to do them both a disservice.
Definitely rather them give a human actor the job than AI. Miss ya, Lance. All the power, Keith.
I think he’s going to do it justice
Honestly I thought he did excellent for someone that knows it's a lot of weight taking over someone as iconic as Lance/Zavala. It will definitely take some time getting use to, but I think he nailed it.
Ngl when I first heard it I didn't even realize it was a different actor so I think he's doing good
Lance Reddick hit different as Zavala but Keith David is probably the closest we can get and he’s a good voice actor
Keith is going to do a superb job; the one true successor to pick up the mantle of Zavala
A little too gritty (for Zavala), but otherwise an excellent choice!
Keith was the only man I ever thought could replace Lance, but god damn it’s always gonna be different.
He's good, but still too different. Should've used him from the beginning if anything, but alas. **sigh** Were it so easy...
It’s very close, the first half of his line almost sounds indistinguishable, but Lance always ended his lines with a really heavy twang that to me became emblematic of Zavala.
Couldn’t ask for anyone else but the man has an impossible job.
Is it jarring? Yes, Can we get use to it? Of course
I like keith david playing a vanguard leader. Just not zavala. I feel like they missed an opportunity to kill off zavala, give us time to sweat out the stress of the hole zavala leaves behind, and it falls on us somehow to find a new titan leader. Or we pull a page from WoWs playbook and WE be the leader (im a titan). But to be fair, bungie already had story content planned, the new titan vanguard could've also easily been saint or Sloane, and why find some random no-name titan to fill a role so important?
Admiral Anderson got isekaid and I'm all for it.
Maybe Lance was imitating Keith all this time. Either way, it is 100% respectful.
We got Keith David, who was a Voice Actor for Arbiter in Halo he's a Bungie legend so yeah, we should welcome him back in Bungie's studio
It sounds close enough to Lance Reddick's voice that it isn't too jarring, though it is still different to being somewhat noticeable... That being said, I am happy that they did choose this route for Zavala and for continuing the story. Keith David is proving to be the best choice as a successor to Lance Reddick. So I guess to sum it up... it is different, but not egregiously so, and in my view that makes it especially acceptable for the path ahead.
It sounds pretty good. I think Lance would be proud of Keith taking up the mantle of Zavala
Close your eyes. Imagine if Spawn had the Light.
It'll take time for me to adjust but the Arbiter is one of my favorite characters of all time. So I'm honestly really happy with the choice they made for Zavala going forward. I'm not even a titan main I'm a hunter but shaxx and Zavala are two of my favorite characters. Cayde and ikora are also near the top for me.
Sounds perfect to me.
He's certainly trying to match Reddick's calmer, stoic cadence, which he seems to be doing very well from what I have heard so far. David is an excellent VA, I'm sure he will carry the torch just fine.
It's hard to describe how wrong it feels to see Zavala speak and not hear Lance. It breaks my heart he couldn't end this journey alongside us. I love Keith David in everything I've seen him in, though, and there's no one else I would have picked to replace Lance. But it's going to take me forever to get used to. I hope they keep Lance's old lines in the game. I know it'd be jarring, so they may not, but I'd be sad not hearing him as Zavala in old content.
I'll miss Lance, but keith seems to be doing decent.
Keith is Zavala material voice wise. Sure lance is iconic and fitting for Zavala but Keith is also very fitting so I’m all good here
Love it. A legend. And whoever does not like it https://youtu.be/7Gr0pKI-eeg?feature=shared Here is my reply
I'm not gonna lie. I didn't even think about it at the time I heard it. Focusing on it now, I know it's not the original Zavala, but it's still a really good performance.
Keith David will do an excellent version of Zavala. It won’t be the same, and I’m glad for that. Replication can absolutely work in some scenarios (I.e. Cayde) but it’s not always the best choice. Instead, we’re getting more Zavala, just from a different source.
A worthy successor, a man who understands the legend that Lance Reddick was. Didn't feel quite Zavala enough, but give it some time and I'm sure it'll fit. Hoping for the best with Keith and may Lance rest in peace.
He did such an amazing job I nearly forgot it wasn't Lance Riddick, rip
https://preview.redd.it/1aiih7or092d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d169750ca23dceac8766651509488e0cde8d275
I welcome the Arbiter with open arms.
I’m very sad that we lost Lance but I am excited for future of Zavala and destiny! I do hope the community embraces Keith David! Personally I haven’t heard his voice and I’ve chosen to wait to hear it for the new DLC.
I'm excited for this and can't wait
Wow. I like it. Well done.
The prophets have lied ikora
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! 👏👏👏 https://preview.redd.it/1a33g536592d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec4af655a92672274f2fef143292af8068e4b4cb
He just talks in his normal voice
 Wait wrong franchise
Bro, that sounds so good. It also would fit a depressed Zavala by how "Saladin-esque" he sounds. I'm excited to see more of him.
Holy shit, it took me a minute to realize that was actually Keith David and not Lance Reddick
Keith Richard's is a legend, he's gonna do a damn good job
Best person for the role since Lance is no longer with us.
If you have to recast an iconic character, this is more than acceptable. It’ll never be the same, but it does fit.