The creators of the unconfirmed-release The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cut-quest restoration mod known as The WAR Project are searching for a new voice actor to play Temerian commander Vernon Roche. The recast follows an alleged severe incident of gross misconduct involving the person originally cast in the role.
Quick Facts
- Mod Project: The WAR Project (restoring a cut plague-themed questline for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC).
- Role Affected: Vernon Roche (originally given to voice actor Grlt).
- Reason for Recasting: An alleged severe incident of gross misconduct.
- Schedule Impact: Developers state the change will not significantly impact their current timeline.
What Happened with The WAR Project Voice Actor
On August 11, 2026, WAR Project developer Ferroxius announced in the project's Discord server that the actor going by the handle Grlt would no longer voice Vernon Roche. According to the announcement, the removal was due to a severe incident of gross misconduct. Specific details regarding the incident remain confidential to protect those affected.
Grlt was initially announced for the role on July 7, 2026. Because the casting occurred recently, project leads indicated that few or all lines may not have been recorded yet, which contributes to their expectation that the change will not severely disrupt their workflow.
Next Steps for the Mod Team
The WAR Project team reopened their Discord audition channel for a one-week window to find a replacement for Roche. Individuals who previously auditioned do not need to submit new material if they were satisfied with their initial recordings. The mod already features a public demo on Nexus Mods, and developers are continuing work toward a full release.