Award-winning video games actress Jennifer English has introduced that she’s going to now not be starring within the upcoming fantasy motion recreation Tides of Annihilation attributable to well being issues.
Introduced final 12 months in a PlayStation State of Play reside stream, Tides of Annihilation takes place in a fantasy model of London, during which protagonist Gwendolyn – initially performed by English – fights to avoid wasting her sister and restore the world.
In an announcement printed on social media this weekend, the Video games BAFTA-winning Clair Obscur and Baldur’s Gate 3 actress stated she has now made the choice to step away from the challenge, after deciding that she had taken on too many commitments.
“I’m actually grateful to have been a part of Tides of Annihilation for the reason that recreation’s inception and to have labored with such a beautiful staff,” English wrote on her Instagram account.
“Not too long ago, I’ve discovered myself needing to decelerate and reassess the commitments I’ve taken on. After cautious thought, I’ve realised I have to take time to relaxation and correctly take care of my psychological and bodily well being.
“With that in thoughts, I’ve made the troublesome – but personally crucial – choice to step away from the challenge because it strikes into its subsequent part.”
English stated she’s going to proceed to work with Tides of Annihilation developer Eclipse Glow Video games as an advisor and claimed that she had launched the studio to “a really proficient actor who I imagine is a superb match for Gwen”.
“I want your entire staff nothing however success, and I’ll be cheering them on as they proceed bringing the sport to life,” she wrote.
Tides of Annihilation has already forged a brand new lead
In its personal assertion, China-based Eclipse Glow stated it revered Jennifer’s choice to give attention to her well being and confirmed that it had discovered a brand new actor to play its protagonist.
“Earlier in June, Jennifer knowledgeable us that she would now not be capable of proceed within the position,” it wrote. “Whereas we have been, in fact, saddened by her choice, we utterly understood and revered Jennfier in prioritizing her well-being. We’re additionally deeply grateful for the care and duty she confirmed all through this course of.
“Throughout this transition, Jennifer remained extremely supportive and, along with different members of our voice forged, helped us determine and join with proficient performers who may carry Gwendolyn ahead whereas staying true to the character.”
The studio confirmed that with “Jennifer’s assist and suggestion, along with suggestions from different members of our voice forged”, it has forged a brand new actor.
Whereas it didn’t reveal a reputation, the studio claimed the particular person’s “latest work in video video games left a robust impression on each Jennifer and our staff—not just for the efficiency itself, however for the exceptional care and dedication she confirmed in understanding the character—and we’re excited for gamers to expertise her interpretation of Gwendolyn.”
It added: “She’s presently recording Gwendolyn’s English efficiency for our upcoming gamescom 2026 hands-on demo. Gamers will hear her efficiency for the primary time within the demo this August, in addition to in choose official updates shared throughout our channels throughout the identical interval.
“We’d additionally wish to thank Jennifer for every little thing she delivered to the character and to the challenge. Her efficiency introduced depth, energy, vulnerability, and coronary heart to the position. We’ve actually loved this journey collectively, and need Jennifer all the perfect, and most significantly, good well being and happiness in no matter comes subsequent.”
