SAG-AFTRA gears up for a possible strike against the video game industry

[Gizmo_Duck]

Wolverine is exempt also

 

[Jaguar93]

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

What’s the purpose of a strike if certain companies and publishers that are part of the problem are exempt from it?

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

What’s the purpose of a strike if certain companies and publishers that are part of the problem are exempt from it?

Any game started before 2023 (when the first agreement, pre-AI work was written into the contract) are the ones that are exept

 

[Black Magisterialness]

What’s the purpose of a strike if certain companies and publishers that are part of the problem are exempt from it?

They might already be Union shops, the primary work could be done OR the contract for the game itself already omits the use of AI.

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

Statement:

"We celebrate the right of our members and their estates to control the use of their digital replicas and welcome the use of new technologies to allow new generations to share in the enjoyment of those legacies and renowned roles. However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader's iconic rhythm and tone in video games.

Fortnite's signatory company, Llama Productions, chose to replace the work of human performers with A.I. technology. Unfortunately, they did so without providing any notice of their intent to do this and without bargaining with us over appropriate terms. As such, we have filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB against Llama Productions."

SAG-AFTRA Statement on Fortnite’s Use of A.I. Darth Vader Voice and ULP Filing

www.sagaftra.org

https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Llama%20Productions%20ULP%20Charge.pdf

 

[Rekkapryde]

SAG-AFTRA Statement on Fortnite’s Use of A.I. Darth Vader Voice and ULP Filing

www.sagaftra.org

https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/2025-05/Llama%20Productions%20ULP%20Charge.pdf

Didn't James Earl Jones license his voice likeness to Disney for some millions before he passed

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

Didn't James Earl Jones license his voice likeness to Disney for some millions before he passed

yup