Studio appeals for calm as debate rages around original Bayonetta actor Hellena Taylor’s call for a boycott over low pay, gives its full support to Taylor’s replacement Jennifer Hale
Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames has issued its first public statement on the voice acting controversy that has engulfed Bayonetta 3 ahead of its release next week, on Oct. 28.
As fans have reacted with vitriol — first to original Bayonetta actor Hellena Taylor’s claims that she was offered just $4,000 to reprise her role, then to reporting that suggested she was offered much more — Platinum has pleaded for calm and given Taylor’s replacement Jennifer Hale its full backing.
“We at PlatinumGames offer our sincerest appreciation to everyone who has contributed to creating the Bayonetta series over the years, as well as the community that has served as its foundation,” the developer tweeted.
“We give our full support to Jennifer Hale as the new Bayonetta, and align with everything in her statement.
“We ask people to please refrain from any further comments that would disrespect Jennifer or any of the other contributors to the series.
