LEGO Horizon Adventures New Sylens Voice Actor Revealed

LEGO Horizon Adventures New Sylens Voice Actor Revealed

Key Takeaways

  • Tim Russ replaces Lance Reddick as Sylens in LEGO Horizon Adventures after Reddick’s passing.
  • Russ brings a friendly take on Sylens, differing from the serious portrayal in the original Horizon series.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that I was saddened by the passing of Lance Reddick, who brought such a captivating performance to Sylens in the Horizon series. However, I’m pleasantly surprised to see Guerrilla Games cast Tim Russ as the new voice of Sylens for LEGO Horizon Adventures.


In the LEGO adaptation of Horizon Adventures, Tim Russ has been announced as the new voice actor for the character Sylens, who was previously portrayed by Lance Reddick in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. Sadly, Lance Reddick passed away in March 2023 at the age of 60 due to coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic heart disease. Fans of both Horizon and his role as Commander Zavala in Destiny 2 have been expressing their tributes on social media and through in-game events, while pondering about the future of his iconic gaming characters.

In the Horizon series, Sylens is a significant character, leading many to assume that Guerrilla Games would eventually need to replace Lance Reddick who played the role, following his passing. Recently, Lucas Bolt, Senior World Artist at Guerrilla Games, confirmed this change, specifically for the upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures. Reddick had already been replaced by Keith David in Destiny 2 when this announcement was made, but it appears that Guerrilla is opting for a different actor to voice Sylens moving forward.

It has been verified by IGN that the actor portraying Sylens in the first meeting with Aloy and her companions in LEGO Horizon Adventures is Tim Russ. Star Trek enthusiasts may recall Russ for his role as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, a character he also played in games like Star Trek Voyager – Elite Force and Star Trek Online. Tim Russ has lent his voice to other video game characters too, such as Black Panther in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, and various supporting roles in titles including Dragon Age Origins and Starfield.

LEGO Horizon Adventures Casts Tim Russ as Sylens

In a twist, Tim Russ isn’t portraying Sylens for the first time in the Horizon series; he played Desert Clan Chaplain Jetakka in 2022’s Horizon Forbidden West previously. A recent sneak peek at his role as Sylens in LEGO Horizon Adventures shows a more playful, friendly side to Sylens compared to his character in Horizon Zero Dawn.

It remains uncertain if Tim Russ will provide the deeper tone for Sylens in future Horizon games, but it’s worth noting that the voice actors for LEGO Horizon Adventures are directly taken from prior releases. This suggests that a comparison between Russ’s portrayal of Sylens and the late Lance Reddick’s may take some time. However, fans can expect to hear Tim Russ in action when LEGO Horizon Adventures launches later this week.

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2024-11-13 19:34