Iconic actor and voice artist Reuben Langdon has recently been the center of swirling rumors, suggesting he had quit acting to pursue other ventures. These speculations gained momentum following the new trailer for Netflix’s Devil May Cry animated series, slated for an early 2025 release. Much to the fans’ surprise, the trailer revealed that Langdon would not return as the voice of Dante, the legendary demon hunter. Instead, Johnny Yong Bosch, who originally voiced Nero in the game series, will lend his vocal talents to Dante.
The unexpected announcement left many wondering if Langdon had indeed exited the acting scene. Even Bosch himself hinted at Langdon’s departure. “Imagine how I felt when Adi Shankar told me he wrote the role for me to play Dante,” Bosch remarked. “Reuben did quit acting but I’m determined to drag him back at some point.”
However, Reuben Langdon quickly dispelled these rumors. Responding to a fan tribute on social media, Langdon clarified, “Thanks, but I’m still acting. Just took a break during the Biden COVID jab mandates as I didn’t want to subject myself to the experimental bio weapon.”
Langdon’s reference points to the historic 2021 mandates from the Biden administration, which required millions of Americans, including those in the entertainment industry, to get vaccinated to retain their jobs. President Biden’s stern message at the time highlighted the urgency: “We’ve been patient. But our patience is wearing thin, and your refusal has cost all of us. The unvaccinated minority can cause a lot of damage, and they are.”
The mandates stirred extensive public debate, with data and critics questioning the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, citing recurring spikes and seasonal resurgences. Langdon emerged as a vocal critic of these mandates and the vaccines themselves.
As the global narrative around COVID-19 vaccinations evolved, numerous countries restricted the use of certain vaccines. Rising voices challenged the constitutionality of these mandates, leading the Biden administration to eventually lift them in 2023. This decision saw both government bodies and private employers following suit.
Reuben Langdon, much like other public figures, often finds himself at the center of sociopolitical discussions. Despite facing occasional backlash and media misinterpretations, he remains unwavering in his stance and contributions to both his acting career and wider public discourse.
With Langdon debunking the rumors, fans can still hold on to the hope of his return to iconic roles in the future. His passion for acting remains undiminished, even amid a landscape of changing mandates and evolving public health narratives.
