Jennifer Hale, who is voicing Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3 after original voice actress Hellena Taylor couldn’t come to terms with Platinum Games, has released a statement about the situation. Hale is one of the most prolific and experienced voice actors working in video games today, best known for her performances as Commander Shepard on Mass Effect, among numerous other roles.
Hale said in a statement, “As a longtime member of the voice acting community, I support every actor’s right to good pay and have consistently advocated for it for years.”
She added, “Anyone who knows me or has followed my career will know that I have great respect for my colleagues and that I am an advocate for all members of the community.”
Hale went on to say that she signed a non-disclosure agreement that prevents her from discussing the details of the situation. Still, Hale said, “My reputation speaks for itself.”
The voice actor added, “I sincerely ask everyone to remember that this game was created by a whole team of hard-working, dedicated people and I hope everyone is open to what they have created. Hale ended her note by saying, “I hope that everyone involved can resolve their differences in an amicable and respectful manner.”
Taylor uploaded multiple videos to Twitter this weekend in which she claimed she was offered $4,000 to play Bayonetta again in game three, an offer she found “insulting.” She has urged people to boycott the game and donate the money they would have spent on the game to charity.
Taylor also hinted that by saying this she was breaking her non-disclosure agreement, but she said it doesn’t bother her. “I can’t even afford to drive a car. What are they going to do, take my clothes? Good luck to them. Bayonetta always stands up for those with less power and stands up for what is right and at the same time you stand by her,” Taylor said. She said she was scared and had suicidal thoughts.
Taylor said she only wishes Hale the best with Bayonetta 3, but said “She has no right to say she’s Bayonetta.”
Taylor ended her speech with Quote from Jesus Christ, whom she called “the greatest moral teacher that ever lived”. She quoted the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, which warns against the evils of wealth.
Bayonetta 3 will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch on October 28th.
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