Last month we got word that Jennifer English, star of Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, would be stepping down from her lead role in the upcoming Tides of Annihilation due to her decision to prioritise "her well-being".
Now, fans think they've figured out who her replacement is: Angela Sant'Albano, known for playing Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem.
This is mostly thanks to a demo shown at an event in Shanghai, as fans claimed the protagonist had a redesigned appearance and sound, one that resembled Sant'Albano. "So Grace Ashcroft is the new voice of Gwendolyn," one fan says. "Honestly, I'm impressed."
But regardless of who'll take over the mantle of Gwendolyn, Eclipse Glow Games seems confident it'll work out, mostly thanks to English sticking around to help out with the recruitment process: "During this transition, Jennifer remained incredibly supportive and, together with other members of our voice cast, helped us identify and connect with talented performers who could carry Gwendolyn forward while staying true to the character.
"With Jennifer's support and recommendation, together with recommendations from other members of our voice cast, we've been fortunate to find an incredibly talented performer to carry Gwendolyn forward."
The studio also shared that the newfound replacement "left a strong impression on both Jennifer and our team" with her "recent work in videogames". Could this be a nod to Sant'Albano's acclaimed role in Resident Evil Requiem? With all things considered it'd be a good bet.
We previously reported that Jennifer Prime was the mocap artist for Gwendolyn, but this is not the case as confirmed by Tides of Annihilation. We have removed references to Prime to reflect this, we regret the error.
