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Billy West Reflects on a Legendary Career in New Memoir

Few voice actors have shaped modern animation as profoundly as Billy West. From the eccentric crew of Futurama to the chaotic personalities of The Ren & Stimpy Show, his performances have entertained audiences for decades while helping define an entire era of animated television. Now, West is looking back on that remarkable journey in his […]

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Are Voice Actors Auditioning More Than Ever While Booking Less?

July 12, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Ask almost any working voice actor how many auditions they submit in a typical week, and the answer is likely to be much higher than it would have been a decade ago. Thanks to online casting platforms, performers can audition for projects from around the world without leaving their home studios. In theory, that should […]

Sally Beaumont Champions Narrative Games and the Craft of Voice Acting

July 4, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Voice actor Sally Beaumont believes narrative-driven single-player games continue to offer some of the best opportunities for meaningful performances, even as the industry expands with multiplayer experiences, live service titles, and constantly evolving online games. Speaking in a recent interview, Beaumont reflected on why story-focused games remain an important part of the gaming landscape. Rather […]

Michael Editor Explains Why the Four-Hour Cut Was Reshaped Before Release

July 2, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Long before Michael reached theaters, the film’s creative team faced an unexpected challenge. An early assembly reportedly ran close to four hours, forcing director Antoine Fuqua, producer Graham King, and editor Jamie Kirkpatrick to rethink how to tell the life story of one of music’s biggest icons without losing its emotional impact. In interviews released […]

Star Fox Voice Cast Officially Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 Release

June 29, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Nintendo has officially revealed the English voice cast for the upcoming Star Fox title on Nintendo Switch 2, giving fans their first confirmed look at the performers bringing Fox McCloud and his team back into action. The announcement ends months of speculation surrounding the game’s English cast and introduces a mix of experienced voice actors […]

GTA 6 Voice Cast Grows as Recent Leak Leads to Actor Confirmation

June 26, 2026 by Austen Moret

The voice cast of Grand Theft Auto VI continues to come into focus, even though Rockstar Games has remained characteristically quiet about many of the actors involved. The latest name connected to the game is Brett Gipson, an actor who is also set to appear in Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine. His connection to GTA 6 […]

Patton Oswalt Still Hasn’t Heard a Pitch for Ratatouille 2, but Fans Haven’t Stopped Asking

June 22, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Nearly twenty years after Ratatouille first arrived in theaters, fans are still hoping Pixar will return to the story of Remy, the ambitious rat who dreamed of becoming a chef. The latest round of sequel speculation began after Patton Oswalt, the voice of Remy, revealed that he still has not heard a pitch for Ratatouille […]

Toy Story 5 Brings Together One of Animation’s Most Recognizable Voice Casts

June 20, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Toy Story 5 has arrived with the kind of attention that only Pixar’s longest-running franchise can generate. Nearly three decades after the original Toy Story helped change feature animation, the fifth film once again brings Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bo Peep, Forky, and the rest of the toy box back into theaters. For many moviegoers, […]

Darth Maul Voice Actor Reflects on Star Wars, George Lucas, and a Disappointing Paycheck

June 19, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

More than 25 years after Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace arrived in theaters, the voice behind Darth Maul is looking back on the experience with a mixture of honesty, humor, and surprise. Actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, who provided Darth Maul’s speaking voice in the 1999 film, recently shared candid memories about […]

Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Dies at 35

June 17, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Daveigh Chase, the actress and voice performer best known as the voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has died at the age of 35. The news prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans who grew up watching Chase’s work during the early 2000s. While many audiences knew her as the spirited young girl […]

Persona 4 Revival Recasts Its English Voice Cast, Prompting Emotional Reactions

June 16, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

The recent reveal of Persona 4 Revival generated excitement among RPG fans eager to revisit one of Atlus’ most beloved games. However, shortly after the announcement, attention shifted from the remake itself to another major development: the original English voice cast would not be returning. Several actors closely associated with the game’s iconic characters confirmed […]