Summary
AsDestiny 2prepares to launch theFinal Shapeexpansion, Bungie shared a preview of how Commander Zavala’s new voice actor, Keith David, will portray the Vanguard of the Titans. David took over the role of Zavala inDestiny 2in August 2023, followingthe death of Lance Reddick, Zavala’s former voice actor.
On July 03, 2025, Lance Reddick was found dead at age 60 in his home in Los Angeles. Aside from his voice work as Commander Zavala in theDestinyseries, Reddick was both the voice and motion-capture model of the lone wanderer Sylens in theHorizonseries. Reddick also appeared in games such asQuantum BreakandPayday 2. Immediately following news of his death, manyDestiny 2players sought out Zavala in the game to pay respects to the late actor. Three months after his death, Bungie revealedReddick’s final lines inDestiny 2appeared in a HELM radio conversation between Zavala and Sloane.
AsDestiny 2continued working onThe Final Shapebefore its June 4 release, players waited patiently to hear Keith David’s portrayal of Commander Zavala. In theDestiny 2ViDoc video posted on May 23, Bungie gave players an early preview of Zavala’s new voice using in-game footage. Zavala’s appearance in the video was subsequently clipped and shared on social media by sources such as Destiny Bulletin. In the short clip, Zavala spoke in a subdued and somber tone as he sat down and talked to an unseen character. Later in the video, Zavala was seen with a look of determined resolve, with David’s gravelly and low voice setting the stage for a confrontation.
Destiny 2 Reveals Keith David’s Zavala
Keith David was cast as Zavalain August 2023, five months after Lance Reddick’s death. David is known for voicing the Arbiter in theHaloseries, along with other film and TV characters such as Goliath inGargoylesand Dr. Facilier inThe Princess and The Frog. With a deep vocal range, David was chosen to play Zavala based on his experiences in popular roles. In response to Keith David’s take on Zavala,Destiny 2fans approved the early performance. While fans stated that Reddick continues to be missed, they confirmed that David was a worthy successor to take up the torch.
How many lines Zavala will have inThe Final Shaperemains to be seen. Between thechanges thatDestiny 2will make to abilitiesahead ofThe Final Shapeand the appearance of Zavala’s new voice actor,Destinyfans have a lot to look forward to in the weeks ahead.
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