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Genshin Impact Voice Actor Fired Over Sexual Abuse Allegations
HoYoVerseGenshin Impact developer has fired the character’s voice actor tighnari. The studio has alleged that it’s due to a breach of contract, but if you dig a little deeper, there are significant allegations of sexual harassment and abuse targeting the voice actor.
Just one day before these allegations came to light, voice actor Elliot Gindi said he was “taking a break.” After the allegations came to light, Gindi acknowledged and admitted to some of them in a lengthy apology.
Genshin Impact English Voice Director, Chris FaiellaHe said in response to the allegations targeting Gindi: “I appreciate everyone bringing Elliot’s situation to my attention. To say I’m angry, disappointed and heartbroken about all of this would be an understatement. My heart goes out to anyone who has been the victim of this unacceptable and inappropriate behavior. Personally, I would like to defend those who came forward and brought all of this to light.”
HoYoVerse is currently working on replacing the in-game voice lines for Tighnari, and will update on the situation shortly.
