EX Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon VA is Lying? Sound Cadence Studio Statements!

The voice actor (VA) situation surrounding Lycaon in Zenless Zone Zero has become quite a topic of discussion lately. It all started when Nicholas, the original voice actor for Lycaon, revealed that he had been recast and had not heard from either Hoyoverse or Sound Cadence since October.

According to him, he was fully available for work and had even recorded other voice jobs during that period, but he was never contacted by the studio to continue his role. This news shocked many fans and led to a lot of blame being directed at Hoyoverse and Sound Cadence.

Not long after Nicholas’ statement, Sound Cadence responded. They explained that they always reach out to voice actors before making any decisions to recast their roles. They emphasized their commitment to respecting actors and maintaining good communication with them. However, this statement seemed to contradict Nicholas’ experience, as he claimed that he had been blindsided by the whole situation and was left in the dark.

One significant point in this issue is that Nicholas had taken a strong stand against AI voice work, even though he is not part of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). He was willing to lose the biggest opportunity of his career—the role of Lycaon—in order to take that stance. Despite his dedication, it seems he was not given the chance to reprise his role.

The situation has sparked a lot of debates. Many other voice actors have backed Sound Cadence, calling them a credible and professional studio. However, this has left Nicholas in a difficult position, with some fans accusing him of lying or trying to gain sympathy. This ongoing situation has raised questions about how voice actors are treated and the communication between studios and actors. What do you think about this controversy?