Hoyoverse has recast Tighnari’s role in Genshin effect. The fox-eared ranger is played by Zachary Gordon, an American actor known for playing Greg Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies, in the English version of the game. Gordon will replace former voice actor, Elliot Gindi, following allegations that Gindi engaged in sexual misconduct with fans.
Hoyoverse announced the rescheduling late Monday night via Twitter, which confirmed datamines from sunday Gordon as the new actor. Gordon will portray the character in future patches and has replaced Gindi as the voice of Tighnari in the game’s legacy content. In response to the casting Gordon said he was “honored and proud to be part of the Genshin family.”
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a popular children’s media franchise created by Jeff Kinney. The series started as a webcomic, but eventually led to a popular book series, film adaptations and a 3D animated show. Gordon played Greg Heffley, the main character in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, in several film adaptations, so he and his voice are familiar to those who grew up loving the series. Fans have largely embraced it news with open arms and have created fan art that combines Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s signature stickman art style with Tighnari’s character design.
Hoyoverse did not confirm in the announcement when Gordon’s rules will be added to the game. However, given the timing of the announcement and the datamines, it’s highly likely that the developers will add his voice as part of the 3.6 patch launching tomorrow.