What Lies Beneath Bayonetta 3 Boycott: A Betrayal &amp; Fury of Original Voice Actress Hellena Taylor

PlatinumGames’s latest Bayonetta series, Bayonetta 3, must encounter a huge setback approaching its release date. Original Bayonetta voice actress, Hellena Taylor, revealed a massive controversy and asked fans to boycott Bayonetta 3 after receiving insulting treatment from the developer. Here’s everything we know about the Bayonetta 3 and Hellena Taylor boycott controversy.

Voice Actress Hellena Taylor Ignites Boycott Controversy Prior to Bayonetta 3 Release Date

Bayonetta 3 is going full force on its upcoming release date until its original voice actress put a massive blow to the progress.

On October 15, Hellena Taylor took it on Twitter and revealed why she didn’t return to voice Bayonetta 3. The voice actress posted a video testimony with a complete story about what happened during the series’ development process.

According to Hellena Taylor, PlatinumGames had insulted her with their latest offer to voice the beautiful main character in Bayonetta 3. Due to these insults, she decided to step back and leave the franchise she had been voicing since its first title in 2009.

Not only that, voice actress Hellena Taylor triggered a controversy by asking fans to boycott the upcoming release of Bayonetta 3.

**What Lies Beneath Bayonetta 3 Boycott: an “Insulting” Final Offer to Hellena Taylor**

In her video testimony, voice actress Hellena Taylor revealed that she had received an insulting offer for her return to Bayonetta 3. She stated that amidst the massive 450 million USD Bayonetta franchise profits—not including merchandise—PlatinumGames presented her with a final offer of merely 4,000 USD.

Hellena Taylor called this offer “insulting” and “immoral” as it shows how little the company valued all her effort and hard work after having contributed so much to its enormous revenue.

An Over a Decade of Journey and Experience

Previously, voice actress Hellena Taylor has been voicing Bayonetta from the very beginning of its release in 2009. She continued voicing the character in the other titles, including Bayonetta 2 (2014) and Bayonetta: Bloody Fate (2013) animation film.

For over a decade, Hellena Taylor’s voice is the embodiment of Bayonetta. But, unfortunately, the developer only values her talent’s worth only 0.00089% of the approximate revenue of the Bayonetta franchise.

That is why Hellena Taylor voiced her concerns and asked fans to boycott the upcoming release of Bayonetta 3. But instead, she uses this Bayonetta 3 controversy to invite fans and use the money for charities.

“I didn’t want the world, and I didn’t ask for too much.

I was just asking for a decent, dignified living wage.

What they [PlatinumGames] did was legal, but it was immoral.”

– Hellena Taylor.

Friends, Worldlings, Bayonutters. Hear ye!#PlatinumGames #Nintendo #Bayonetta #Bayonetta3 #Bayonutters #Boycott #NintendoEurope #NintendoAmerica #NintendoJapan pic.twitter.com/h9lwiX2bBt

— Hellena Taylor (@hellenataylor) October 15, 2022

Hellena Taylor Expresses Fury in Multiple Videos, Igniting Controversy Approaching the Game Release Date

In addition to her statement, Hellena Taylor implied that she might have been breaking the Non-Disclosure Agreement with her multiple video posts. However, she no longer cares.

“I cannot even afford to run a car. What’re they going to do—take my clothes? Good luck to them!

Bayonetta always stands up for those with less power and stands up for what’s right, and in doing this, you stand with her.”

– Hellena Taylor.

Still, she also believes the Bayonetta 3 boycott controversy she started is a personal choice. Therefore, it is perfectly acceptable if there are those who do not wish to participate, especially when Bayonetta 3 release date is getting closer.

However, she urges fans to stand with her in solidarity stance along with the people who do not get paid properly for what they’re worth.

“She is Not Bayonetta!”

At last, Hellena Taylor explains what happened during the preparation stage of Bayonetta 3. PlatinumGames’s final offer to Hellena was merely 4,000 USD. And not only that, the company also stated that they couldn’t keep up with her time before replacing her with the new Bayonetta 3 voice actress, Jennifer Hale.

And while Hellena wishes for the best for the new Bayonetta 3 voice actress, she declared that Jennifer Hale has no right to sign merchandises as Bayonetta. That is because, according to Hellena, Jennifer is not Bayonetta.

“They now have a new girl voicing her over. And I love that. I wish her all the joy in the world.

But she has no right to say that she is Bayonetta.

I created that voice, and she has no right to sign merchandise as Bayonetta.”

– Hellena Taylor.

Part 3#PlatinumGames #Nintendo #Bayonetta #Bayonetta3 #Bayonutters #Boycott #NintendoEurope #NintendoAmerica #NintendoJapan pic.twitter.com/4ii7hBpCxo

— Hellena Taylor (@hellenataylor) October 15, 2022

Bayonetta 3 New Voice Actress Posted Official Statement with Upcoming Release Date

Finally, responding to Bayonetta 3 boycott controversy, new voice actress Jennifer Hale releases her official statement.

While she cannot say much due to her NDA, Jennifer Hale reminds the fans to keep an open mind about the situation. After all, Bayonetta 3 is the product of a hardworking and dedicated team. Therefore, she hopes that everyone can resolve the situation amicably.

About Bayonetta 3: pic.twitter.com/e4VrclEQIm

— Jennifer Hale (@jhaletweets) October 17, 2022

When is the Game’s Release Date?

Now, what are your thoughts on this Bayonetta 3 and original voice actress Hellena Taylor controversy? Will you join Hellena and boycott the game now that Bayonetta 3 release date is getting closer?

Please share your thoughts and let us wait together for Bayonetta 3 release date on October 28.