UPDATE: The listing has been removed.
A production titled Mega Man Legends has appeared on ACTRA Toronto's "What's Shooting" database, a public listing of productions registered with the Canadian performers' union.
The entry is listed under "New Media," with a production period running from September 14 to December 1, 2026. Casting is being handled in-house, but there are no further details about who's involved or what the project actually is.
Naturally, the title raises some eyebrows. "New Media" is a pretty broad category that can cover everything from video games to television and film, so it's hard to say what we're looking at here
If this is game-related, however, one possibility worth considering is whether Capcom could be looking to Canadian voice talent as an alternative to SAG-AFTRA actors. Earlier this year, Mega Man: Dual Override became the subject of a SAG-AFTRA "Do Not Work" order, which led to Ben Diskin stepping away from the title role.
For now, there's simply not enough information to draw any conclusions what the deal is. It's a very interesting find, though, and certainly something we'll keep an eye on!
Source: ACTRA Toronto (via r/GamingLeaksAndRumors)
I'd like to speculate this could represent a Mega Man Legends collection having a possible redub for the first two games in english similar to Star Force Collection but we won't know until next year probably!
ReplyDeleteCould be for Legends collection? If they're redubbing for whatever reason
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be surprised if they redubbed it considering what happened with Teisel's VA and all
DeleteHe’s been dead for almost 20 years…
DeleteOh wait I’m dumb, only died in 2020. Still think redubbing the entire game just for Rob Smith is incredibly disrespectful, especially when he was always one of the best voices.
DeleteHe knew what he was doing was horrible. Not only to the children in the videos by continuing to distribute it, but to do so again after seeing the pain it brought his family after the first time he was caught. I agree it's heartbreaking that he couldn't bear it and chose to go out the way he did, and I hope his family finds peace. But I wouldn't blame a children's series for wanting to distance themselves from this.
DeleteI also doubt that the other VAs will feel slighted by a redub its been 20+ years & original will always exist.
Though I feel if a redub is done it would be mostly for quality reasons, and given starforces direction they would likley reach out actor to reprise rolls if they are able/interested. Given that not all the VAs have been active in games and Im unsure if any have union obligations.
Delete"Seinfeld, four!"
ReplyDeleteWhy not? At this pace, Capcom will make Mega Man Zero 5 staring Zero's helmet before they remember Crash Man still doesn't have a net navi counterpart.
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ReplyDeleteCome to think of it, didn't Capcom also use Canadian voice actors for Powered Up and Maverick Hunter X?
ReplyDeleteDifferent part of Canada, Powered Up & Maverick Hunter X were dubbed in Calgary, same goes for X8, X Command Mission & Battle Network 5 Double Team DS (hence why that version of the game's cast was different from the NT Warrior dub done in Vancouver).
DeleteLegends 1, 2 & Misadventures of Tron Bonne were the only Mega Man games dubbed in Toronto where this is implied to be worked on at.
If this *is* a redub for an LC, I’d hope it’s optional, because the original dubs still hold up great.
ReplyDeleteAgreed on all but Mega Man himself in Legends 2. That really pulled me out of the experience. Everyone else is perfect. I'd hate to get a new Teisel or Tron
DeletePlease tell me we can replace Teisel since... Y'know...
DeleteHearing this news this could be either Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection or a restart development of Mega Man Legends 3.
ReplyDeleteDon't do that bro. Don't give me hope.
DeleteDoes that mean our Mega Man Legends 3 prayers have FINALLY been answered, sixteen years later? I kinda doubt it, for some reason...
ReplyDeleteI never played MML anyway.
Whatever this is I love it!!! IT'S WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!! Also check for stuff that's been copyrighted related to this!!!
ReplyDeleteCapcom is all about remaking games these days and Legends 1 and 2 could really use the remake treatment. Would be nice if that's what they were doing but I doubt it
ReplyDeleteMy guess is it´s most likely for AC/LC, but fingers crossed for Dash 3 in some capacity.
ReplyDeleteThis is very likely for a redub (or at least a partial) for a Legends Legacy Collection. It is the only odd man out so it makes sense.
ReplyDeleteThe listing was removed, should we be worried??
ReplyDeleteLEGENDS 3 CONFIRMED
ReplyDeleteIf this is a redub perhaps it is a rights issue. Yeah, I know, Teisel, but the general public is unaware and the fans could stand to separate art from artist. There is a big difference between going separate ways (unavoidable since he is dead anyway) and erasing the past. Why preserve only the worst elements of a given person, anyway? It's bad philosophy.
ReplyDeleteDare I hope for actual new content? If there is a Legends Collection on the way, there is a good handful of Legends media not previously released in the west. DASH 2 Episode 1 would be the most straightforward. Legends 3 Prototype (likely renamed) would be a much appreciated and long overdue gesture of good will. Or we could go crazy and hope for 5 Island Adventure. (hey, we saw somebody pull Xenosaga Pied Piper out of the ancient cell phone abyss not too long ago, so it could happen...)
The other, more pessimistic possibility is that this is the latest in a long line of false starts for Legends. But, I'd like to think they wouldn't get as far as English VAs if they weren't serious. Who knows?