Rumor: Details on negotiations between PlatinumGames and Hellena Taylor for Bayonetta 3

Bloomberg published a report today on the controversy surrounding the Bayonetta 3 voice acting situation and claims to have details about negotiations between PlatinumGames and Hellena Taylor.

The outlet, having spoken with multiple sources, has heard and saw documents that Platinum offered Taylor between $3,000 and $4,000 per session. At least five sessions were apparently planned. Bloomberg further reports that Taylor asked for a six-figure fee and residuals, and that’s where negotiations fell apart. After that, Platinum sought a new voice actress and eventually hired Jennifer Hale. According to Bloomberg, Taylor was later offered a cameo and would have been paid for a single session, but that did not progress.

Taylor did respond to Bloomberg and denied what the site reported. She says that version of events is an “absolute lie” and believes Platinum is “trying to save their ass and the game.”

Taylor ignited a firestorm this weekend after sharing her story as to why she isn’t returning for Bayonetta 3. She says that she was given an “an insulting offer”, and after reaching out to PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya, it was only increased to a total of $4,000.

Hale posted her own statement on social media yesterday. In it, she acknowledged “every actor’s right to be paid well”. Hale also hopes people can “resolve their differences in an amicable and respectful way.”

Bayonetta 3 launches for Switch on October 28, 2022.