Veteran voice actor Ben Diskin has announced he will not return to voice Mega Man after portraying the character in the 2018 release Mega Man 11. Diskin says the reason for his withdrawal is that Capcom refuses to hire unionized voice actors.
Diskin is not the original or only voice actor for Mega Man, but his role in Mega Man 11, released in 2018, made him the expected choice for the next series entry. Mega Man 11 is described in the reporting as the most recent and best-selling numbered entry in the franchise, which increased the likelihood Diskin would reprise the role. The announcement has immediate implications for the next Mega Man project, Mega Man: Dual Override, which is expected to arrive in 2027. Capcom also maintains an official page for the game on its site. You can see Capcom’s Mega Man: Dual Override page for the publisher’s details.
Because Diskin’s explanation centers on Capcom’s stance toward union talent, his decision highlights a personnel and labor question for future Mega Man casting. The move to decline participation was framed specifically around Capcom’s refusal to work under a union contract for voice performers. For players and observers, the change means the voice of Mega Man for Dual Override will be cast without Diskin unless Capcom changes its policy. The report notes Diskin’s withdrawal was a surprise given his association with the most recent, high-selling series entry.
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Mega Man: Dual Override
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