Lycaon and Soldier 11 VAs confirm that they were replaced for not performing as a result of the strike

Emeri Chase (Soldier 11): https://x.com/emerichase/status/1899670401812451825

Hey proxies,

I was replaced as Soldier 11 because I am unwilling to perform work not covered by a SAG Interim Agreement during a strike for AI protections, the outcome of which will determine the future of our industry.

Any other theories that pop up are incorrect.

I'd like to clarify that there's a difference between being "struck" & not being on an Interim Agreement. Union projects that began work prior to the strike & non-union projects are not "struck." But they also do not offer the Union-enforced AI rights we are fighting for.

Many actors are choosing to voluntarily withhold work on these categories of projects because we feel it is the best way to support the Union's fight for the protections that are critical to our continued ability to create the art we love.

I knew that by withholding work it was possible I'd be replaced, though of course I hoped they would choose to leave her silent until I was able to return. I found out the role was recast today alongside all of you.

I loved working on ZZZ & would have been thrilled to return to the project post-strike or with an Interim Agreement. But I stand by my choices regardless of the outcome. All my best wishes to the cast and the production team.

Thank you for a great ride proxies. ❤️🔥

Nicholas Thurkettle (Von Lycaon): https://x.com/NThurkettle/status/1899671603765776498

(referring to Emeri's post)

This is what I've been quiet about. I'm not SAG but what game companies want to do with AI is an existential threat. I took a personal stand to ask for protection, and had to be willing to give up the best thing that's ever happened in my professional life. I stand by my choice.