A brand new report disputes preliminary information on the deal

Over the weekend, voice actor Hellena Taylor claimed she acquired an “insulting” provide to reprise her position and known as on followers to boycott Bayonetta 3. As we speak, some new experiences dispute a few of these particulars, including extra wrinkles to the story.

In Taylor’s preliminary declare, the voice actor says PlatinumGames provided her a flat $4,000 price for returning to voice Bayonetta within the third recreation. On the time, PlatinumGames’ HIdeki Kamiya tweeted a imprecise put up, saying “unhappy and deplorable in regards to the perspective of untruth.”

The state of affairs has seen an uptick in dialogue over compensation for voice actors, as many have shared their want for extra truthful compensation. Jennifer Hale, who voices Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3, launched an announcement saying she is beneath NDA and unable to debate the state of affairs.

Disputes over the voice of Bayonetta

As we speak, Bloomberg experiences on the dispute, however with new particulars. In line with Bloomberg’s sources, who’re reportedly two individuals aware of the negotiations and paperwork seen by the outlet, PlatinumGames provide was for 5 periods. These would have paid $3,000 to $4,000 for 4 hours within the session, totaling no less than $15,000.

In response, Bloomberg experiences, Taylor requested for a six-figure sum and residuals. Platinum reportedly declined and held auditions for a brand new voice actor following prolonged negotiations. Platinum additionally reportedly got here again to supply Taylor a cameo within the recreation for the price of 1 session, which she reportedly turned down.

VGC corroborates Bloomberg’s report via its personal sources, although its sources say the variety of Taylor’s periods might have been as few as 4.

In response to Bloomberg, Taylor calls the account of the state of affairs an “absolute lie” and stated Platinum is attempting to “save their ass and the sport.”

“I wish to put this entire bloody franchise behind me fairly frankly get on with my life within the theatre,” Taylor instructed Bloomberg. Representatives for Nintendo and PlatinumGames didn’t reply to requests for touch upon Bloomberg’s report.