![]() Representatives for Nintendo and PlatinumGames did not respond to requests for comment on Bloomberg’s report. “I would like to put this whole bloody franchise behind me quite frankly get on with my life in the theatre,” Taylor told Bloomberg. Bayonetta 3’s current voice actor - Mass Effect 3s Jennifer Hale - hasn’t personally added to the conversation, though they have liked a number of tweets (opens in new tab) implying that. In response to Bloomberg, Taylor calls the account of the situation an “absolute lie” and said Platinum is trying to “save their ass and the game.” VGC corroborates Bloomberg’s report through its own sources, though its sources say the number of Taylor’s sessions could have been as few as four. Platinum also reportedly came back to offer Taylor a cameo in the game for the fee of one session, which she reportedly turned down. ![]() Platinum reportedly declined and held auditions for a new voice actor following lengthy negotiations. In response, Bloomberg reports, Taylor asked for a six-figure sum and residuals. These would have paid $3,000 to $4,000 for four hours in the session, totaling at least $15,000. According to Bloomberg’s sources, who are reportedly two people familiar with the negotiations and documents seen by the outlet, PlatinumGames offer was for five sessions. Today, Bloomberg reports on the dispute, but with new details. Jennifer Hale, who voices Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3, released a statement saying she is under NDA and unable to discuss the situation. The situation has seen an uptick in discussion over compensation for voice actors, as many have shared their desire for more fair compensation. Bayonetta’ voice actor Hellena Taylor is speaking up over the insulting pay she was offered to return as the voice of the protagonist in the third installment of the video game series. At the time, PlatinumGames’ HIdeki Kamiya tweeted a vague post, saying “sad and deplorable about the attitude of untruth.” In Taylor’s initial claim, the voice actor says PlatinumGames offered her a flat $4,000 fee for returning to voice Bayonetta in the third game. Today, some new reports dispute some of these details, adding more wrinkles to the story. Over the weekend, voice actor Hellena Taylor claimed she received an “insulting” offer to reprise her role and called on fans to boycott Bayonetta 3. Following the release of Bayonetta 3's first trailer, fans were quick to speculate that the protagonist of the upcoming sequel might not be the same Bayonetta they know best.A new report disputes initial info on the deal ![]() series and portrayed various characters in games such as Dragon Age and The Saboteur. It all started over a week ago, when former Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor released a thread of videos on Twitter claiming she was offered only 4,000 in total to reprise the role for. ![]() She has also reprised the role for Bayonetta's appearances in the Super Smash Bros. Taylor, who has appeared outside video games in films and TV shows including Stargate Atlantis and across a variety of stage roles, has voiced the titular witch of the Bayonetta franchise ever since the 2009 original. As an actor, I trained for a total of 7,5 years (). She explains what really made it impossible for her to return as the Bayonetta everyone in the West is familiar with. What did was legal, but it was immoral." She also noted that the Bayonetta franchise has made approximately $450 million from game sales alone, and gave viewers a quick overview of her illustrious career as an actor. The voice-actress posted three videos on Twitter, amounting to a total of around 6 mins. I didn't want the world, I didn't ask for too much, I was just asking for a decent, dignified, living wage. ![]() She continued, "I am asking the fans to boycott this game, and instead spend the money that you would have spent on this game donating it to charity. ![]()
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