The wait for the release of PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 is almost over, but fans supportive of the character's original English voice actor, Helena Taylor, have been called to wait forevermore.
Now, Bloomberg has stepped in with leaks suggesting that Ms. Taylor may not be telling the whole truth regarding her contract negotiations. What really happened here? Who's telling the truth?
As with so many such disputes - it's complicated.
Let's discuss.
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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 4:21 Bloomberg Discovers Discrepancies 16:51 Corroboration and Conclusion
Discussed in this episode:
HELLENA TAYLOR STATEMENTS (THREAD) https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456
ARTICLES
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-18/bayonetta-3-voice-actor-s-pay-dispute-overshadows-nintendo-game
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-dispute-bayonetta-voice-actors-claims-over-pay-offer/
MISC
https://youtu.be/G1k7Cwr66O0
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0773321/
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