We haven't heard the last of Lance Reddick in Destiny 2: Bungie says there are 'performances yet to come in the game'
It seems that we haven't heard the last of Commander Zavala in Destiny 2: In a tribute to voice actor Lance Reddick, who died unexpectedly last week(opens in new tab) at age 60, Bungie confirmed there are still «performances yet to come in the game.»
Reddick had an impressive career in movies and television, and he also appeared in a number of high-profile games, including Quantum Break, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Horizon Forbidden West. But it's fair to say that he's best known in games as Commander Zavala, the big cheese in Destiny—not just for his stoic, commanding presence in the Tower, but also because he was an enthusiastic player who clearly enjoyed interacting with fans(opens in new tab).
«As the voice of Commander Zavala—the stalwart commander of the Vanguard—Lance brought to life a character who has become virtually synonymous with Destiny itself,» Bungie said in the latest This Week at Bungie(opens in new tab) update. «For nearly a decade, Guardians around the world have found purpose and comfort in Zavala’s presence, bolstered by that unmistakable voice, so full of strength, serenity, and nobility.
»The tributes that have poured in for Lance have been overwhelming; from endless heartfelt messages on social media to impromptu gatherings of respect in Zavala’s corner of the Tower, overlooking the Last City. As an actor, musician, gamer, and family man, the passion Lance brought to the things he loved was reflected in the eyes and hearts of all who loved him."
One of the big questions left by Reddick's death is what to do with Zavala. The character, as Bungie said, is a foundational part of Destiny, and Reddick is almost inseparable from it, and that's led quite a number of calls for a proper departure for Zavala,
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