The cast of voice actors of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has confirmed a ban that Nintendo: they prevent them from performing lines of dialogue requested by fans. The revelation came during a panel at MCM Comic Conwhere the actors explained the restrictions imposed by the company through Confidentiality agreements.
Patricia Summersettone of the voice actresses, mentioned that the cast signed “very strict confidentiality agreements” to protect Nintendo’s intellectual property and rights. While he understands fans’ disappointment, he emphasized that they cannot act against the company’s wishes. Sean Chiplockthe voice of Revali, added that while he doesn’t think Nintendo would pursue them legally, doing so could mean losing the opportunity to work with the company in the future.
Unlike other video game voice actors who can perform one-off lines for fans across platforms like Cameo, The Zelda cast is limited by the restrictions from Nintendo. Even when some actors agree to these requests, they clarify that they are not acting on behalf of the game developer. They don’t even play the character officially.
Nintendo’s stance is not surprising, given its strict protection history of its intellectual properties. The company has undertaken legal actions against those who violate its rules, restricting the use of images, music and likenesses of its characters.
While Nintendo’s ban on voice actors may be disappointing For some Zelda fans, it is understandable in the context of the protection of the company’s intellectual property. Voice actors, as employees of Nintendo, must abide by the standards established to avoid repercussions professionals.
