Supergiant Games, known for its narrative-driven titles such as Bastion and Hades, faces allegations regarding its casting practices during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Recently, voice actor Marin M. Miller, who has contributed to the Hades series, suggested that the studio is recasting roles to bypass strike protocols.
On social media, Miller encouraged fans to contact Supergiant and request the studio to sign an interim contract that would allow them to continue voicing their characters. Under current SAG-AFTRA guidelines, studios can engage with union talent through these interim contracts, which include protections against the use of artificial intelligence.
The strike, which began in August, seeks to establish stronger safeguards for voice actors against AI usage in the industry. Miller expressed concerns that the absence of an interim contract has led to their lack of communication with Supergiant and potential recasting.
In response to the allegations, Supergiant Games issued a statement denying any plans to recast roles and reaffirmed its stance against replacing voice actors with AI technology. The studio has not publicly addressed Miller’s specific claims, indicating that any discussions regarding their return would happen privately.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges within the gaming industry amid the SAG-AFTRA strike, which shows no signs of resolution in the near future.
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