Jennifer English, who gained fame for her portrayal of Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 and then won a BAFTA award for best performer in a leading role for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has announced that she is withdrawing from the role of Gwendolyn in the upcoming Tides of Annihilation in order to “properly look after [her] mental and physical health.”
Revealed in 2025, Tides of Annihilation struck me as an Arthurian Elden Ring set in modern-day London: Gwendolyn, the only survivor of the “Outworld invasion” that’s shattered London, can summon the spirits of the Knights of the Round Table to help her do battle with the “demi-gods of Avalon.” As videogames go, I’d say it sure looks very videogame-y.
No points for originality there, but it’s among the 50 most wishlisted games on Steam, and that’s not nothing. But the game suffered a blow when developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that English was stepping down.
“Earlier in June, Jennifer informed us that she would no longer be able to continue in the role,” the studio wrote on X. “While we were, of course, saddened by her decision, we completely understood and respected Jennifer in prioritizing her well-being. We are also deeply grateful for the care and responsibility she showed throughout this process.