Keith David Set to Replace Lance Reddick in DESTINY 2 Expansion
Keith David (Gargoyles) is set to take over the role of Commander Zavala in Destiny 2‘s upcoming expansion, The Final Shape. David replaces the late Lance Reddick, who passed away earlier this year. The announcement came from the game’s developer Bungie:
“Earlier this year, we lost Lance Reddick, the English language voice actor of Commander Zavala. The passion and professionalism Lance brought to the role over the last decade was unmistakable and loved by all. Lance’s iconic voice led us through the most intense moments in Destiny’s history and his impact on our Guardians, our community, and Bungie as a whole will never be forgotten.
“Commander Zavala has been central to the story we have been telling since the original Destiny, and we have plans to continue his journey.
“Keith David, a prolific actor on the stage and in television, film, and games, will assume the English language voice of Zavala in The Final Shape and beyond. Separately, Lance’s existing lines in-game will remain untouched for the upcoming release.
Keith shared in a statement: “I am honored to continue the great work of Lance Reddick as Zavala. Lance captured the character's sense of integrity so wonderfully. It is my intention to continue that work.” Also, in a video shared on X, David said “One of the great qualities of Zavala that attracts me, this is integrity and his sense of family, and I thought that Lance captured that wonderfully. And it is my intention to continue that work and continue to bring that kind of integrity to the role”.
Reddick’s existing lines in-game will remain untouched and unchanged for the upcoming release. David has had a solid relationship with Bungie, having previously voiced the Arbiter character in 2004’s Halo 2.
The Final Shape is the eighth expansion of Destiny 2 and the twelfth expansion of the Destiny franchise. The Final Shape is described as the final content pack for The Light and Darkness Saga where all events up until then will come to a head.