Current Bayonetta voice actor Jennifer Hale issued a statement regarding Bayonetta 3 and the recent controversy surrounding voice acting talent pay and Hellena Taylor.
According to Jennifer Hale, the non-disclosure agreement for Bayonetta 3 means she’s not at liberty to talk about this situation with in-depth detail. However, she hopes the situation surrounding all parties is resolved in a respectful manner.
The statement is available below via Hale’s official Twitter account:
With regard to Bayonetta 3,
As a longtime member of the voice acting community, I support every actor’s right to be paid well and have advocated consistently for this for years.
Anyone who knows me, or has followed my career, will know that I have great respect for my peers, and that I am an advocate for all members of the community.
I am under an NDA and am not at liberty to speak regarding this situation. My reputation speaks for itself.
I sincerely ask that everyone keep in mind that this game has been created by an entire team of hard-working, dedicated people, and I hope everyone will keep an open mind about what they’ve created.
Finally, I hope that everyone involved may resolve their differences in an amicable and respectful way.
With love and respect to you all,
Jennifer Hale