‘I Need to Take Time to Reset’: Award-Winning Actress Leaves One of PS5’s Most Promising Games
Award-winning actress Jennifer English has departed from the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Tides of Annihilation, stating she needs to “take time to reset.” English was set to provide voice acting and performance capture for Gwendolyn, the protagonist of the London-set fantasy action game being developed by Eclipse Glow Games, a Chinese studio.
English brought considerable prestige to the project following her acclaimed performance as Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for which she received industry recognition and awards. Her involvement had generated significant anticipation for the character’s portrayal and narrative depth within Tides of Annihilation.
The actress’s departure comes with minimal publicly disclosed details, though her statement suggests personal considerations or wellness concerns. Her message “We have truly enjoyed this journey together” indicates an amicable separation from the project rather than a creative disagreement.
Tides of Annihilation has been positioned as one of the PS5’s most promising upcoming exclusives, and English’s exit represents a notable change to the cast. Eclipse Glow Games has not announced plans for recasting the protagonist or how the departure will affect the project’s development timeline. The situation reflects ongoing personnel transitions within the gaming industry as projects navigate staffing changes during development.