Matt Lanter and Dee Bradley Baker are returning to voice Anakin Skywalker and clone troopers in Star Wars Zero Company, the upcoming turn-based tactics game from Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games. The casting news, revealed ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, reunites two of the most iconic voices from Star Wars: The Clone Wars for the first time in a major video game set during the prequel era.
The full cast list for Star Wars Zero Company
Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games announced the main and supporting cast for Star Wars Zero Company, which launches August 27 for $49.99 on Windows PC and $59.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game follows Hawks, a former Galactic Republic officer who leads a misfit crew of mercenaries — including a clone trooper, a Mandalorian, and a Jedi — against a Separatist-aligned cult called Infinite Coil and its leader, Kundri Fathom (played by Rekha Sharma).
Here's the full main cast:
- Captain Hawks: Jonathan Freeman (male) / Erica Luttrell (female)
- Trick: Dee Bradley Baker
- Kabb Uppercut: JB Blanc
- Jae Mordant: Judy Alice Lee
- Tel-Rea 'Tel' Vokoss: Nicole Rainteau
- Cly Kullervo: Alex McKenna
- Luco Bronc: Jason Spisak
Supporting cast and cameos include Leo Howard as Bennic Halloren, Vic Michaelis as Runa Blask, Jim Pirri as Neesh Renark, DC Douglas as M-3VO, Kevin Michael Richardson as Gorga, Hunter Smith as Typhon, and Dylan Kenin as Visser.
Why Lanter and Baker matter for this game
Lanter has voiced Anakin Skywalker since The Clone Wars debuted in 2008, reprising the role in Rebels, Tales of the Jedi, and Forces of Destiny, plus video games like Battlefront II and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Baker has voiced virtually every clone trooper across the franchise, including the Bad Batch, making his return as Trick — a specific clone character — a reunion that fans of the animated series have been hoping for.
Their inclusion signals that Bit Reactor understands what makes The Clone Wars resonate: the emotional weight of these characters, not just their names. Anakin's arc from hero to villain, and the clones' identity crisis as soldiers bred for war, are themes that a tactics game can explore through mission design and dialogue in ways action games often skip.
How Zero Company fits into the Clone Wars era
Set during the height of the war, Zero Company exists in the same timeline as the animated series but follows original characters. That gives Bit Reactor creative freedom while still anchoring the story in familiar conflict. The Separatist-aligned cult Infinite Coil and its leader Kundri Fathom are new additions, not lifted from existing lore, which suggests the developers want to tell a self-contained story rather than retread old ground.
The game is a turn-based tactics title, a genre that's seen a resurgence with games like XCOM 2 and Gears Tactics. For Star Wars, the format is a natural fit — commanding squads of unique units with distinct abilities mirrors the squad-based combat of The Clone Wars itself. Bit Reactor, a studio founded by former XCOM developers, knows this territory well.
What the cast reveals about the game's tone
The casting choices suggest Zero Company is aiming for the same mix of earnest heroism and dark humor that defined The Clone Wars at its best. Jonathan Freeman and Erica Luttrell as dual-voiced protagonist Hawks (players choose the gender) offer flexibility, while JB Blanc's Kabb Uppercut sounds like a character built for comic relief. Judy Alice Lee's Jae Mordant and Nicole Rainteau's Tel Vokoss round out a team that feels like a found family — a staple of the best Star Wars storytelling.
For fans of The Clone Wars, the reunion of Lanter and Baker is the headline. But the supporting cast — Vic Michaelis, Kevin Michael Richardson, DC Douglas — adds depth that suggests Bit Reactor isn't just leaning on nostalgia. These are voice actors with range, and their involvement hints at a story that takes itself seriously without forgetting to be fun.
A closer look at the supporting cast
Rekha Sharma as Kundri Fathom, the cult leader, is an interesting choice. Sharma is known for dramatic roles in Battlestar Galactica and The 100, suggesting Fathom won't be a one-note villain. Kevin Michael Richardson, a veteran of The Simpsons and Star Wars Rebels, brings gravitas to Gorga. And DC Douglas, who voiced Albert Wesker in Resident Evil, lends a sinister edge to the droid M-3VO.
The inclusion of both male and female options for Hawks — voiced by Jonathan Freeman and Erica Luttrell — is a smart move. It lets players project themselves into the protagonist without sacrificing the character's defined personality. Freeman and Luttrell are both strong performers, and having two distinct performances for the same role is a rare treat in games.
Why this matters for Star Wars games
Star Wars Zero Company is part of a broader push by Lucasfilm Games to diversify the franchise's video game output. After years of relying on Battlefront and Fallen Order, the publisher is now backing a tactics game, an open-world title from Ubisoft, and a strategy game from Respawn. That variety is healthy for a franchise that too often defaults to shooters and action-adventure.
For Bit Reactor, this is a chance to prove that turn-based tactics can work in a galaxy far, far away. The studio's pedigree — its founders worked on XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 — means the gameplay mechanics will likely be solid. The question is whether the Star Wars setting adds something meaningful beyond reskinned abilities. The cast announcement suggests the answer is yes, if the writing and voice direction match the talent on display.
The panel and what to expect next
A handful of cast members — Dee Bradley Baker, Jonathan Freeman, Vic Michaelis, and Rekha Sharma — will appear at the San Diego Comic-Con panel alongside Bit Reactor's narrative and cinematic director Aaron Contreras and Lucasfilm Games creative executive Kelsey Sharpe. That panel should offer gameplay footage, story details, and maybe a surprise or two.
With an August 27 release date, Star Wars Zero Company is arriving soon. The cast reveal is the latest piece of a puzzle that's coming together quickly. For anyone who grew up watching The Clone Wars and wondering what happened to those characters after the series ended, this game looks like it might finally provide an answer.
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