PlatinumGames revealed earlier this month the prolific voice cast Jennifer Hale will replace Hellena Taylor like the voice of Bayonetta in the upcoming Switch exclusive, Bayonetta 3.
After the movie weekend, Hale has now released her own statement – mentioning that she doesn’t really have the freedom to talk about the whole Bayonetta 3 situation since she’s currently on a deal. undisclosed. Here is the full message (via social media):
With regard to Bayonetta 3, As a longtime member of the voiceover community, I support the right of every actor to be well paid and have consistently supported this for many years.
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.
I am participating in the NDA and do not have the right to speak on this situation. My reputation speaks for itself.
I sincerely ask everyone to remember that this game was created by an entire dedicated, hard-working team and I hope everyone will stay open about what they have created.
Ultimately, I hope that everyone involved can resolve their differences in a friendly and respectful manner.
With love and respect for all of you,
Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale has a successful career voicing all kinds of games. Some of her standout roles include Samus Aran in the three main roles Metroid Prime The game and the voice of Commander Shepard in BioWare’s Block effect series.
This statement follows Hellena Taylor’s response to Platinum’s earlier comments about a scheduling conflict, revealing how she received the $4,000 offer “as a flat rate” and feels it’s an insult to her talent – calling on fans to “boycott” the third game. You can learn more about this story in our previous article:
If we know of any further developments, we’ll let you know.
