Summary
Frazer Blaxland, the actor who portrays Dammon inBaldur’s Gate 3, is under fire after fans discovered he was following accounts and liking posts that expressed anti-LGBTQ and Palestine sentiments. Backlash from players and colleagues, as well as Blaxland’s own recent actions on social media, suggest the actor may have been fully canceled byBaldur’s Gate 3and its community.
Dammon is a likableBaldur’s Gate 3NPCknown for his expertise in Infernal machines, his friendship with Karlach, and his shop, which is a reliable source of new equipment throughout the game. Frazer Blaxland voices the tiefling mechanic, plus as a handful of other NPCs in the game, including Anders, another character who plays a pivotal role in Karlach’s story.
Now, Blaxland has received criticism for his recent social media activity. In early March, fans noticed Blaxland had liked several tweets promoting homophobia and transphobia, sexism, and pro-Israel sentiment, and followed problematic accounts who extolled these views.
On March 15, Blaxlandresponded to the controversy on his personal Twitter, but later deleted the post, scrubbing any and all mention ofBaldur’s Gate 3and Dammon from his profile. At press time, there has been no further activity on his account since then.
BG3 Dammon Voice Actor Controversy Explained
OtherBaldur’s Gate 3voice actors have made statements about the situation. Neil Newbon, theaward-winningBaldur’s Gate 3actor who portrayed Astarion, condemned Blaxland’s actions in a recent video, which was shared byBG3fan Minkda on TikTok. An outspoken advocate of the LGBTQ community and detractor of Israel’s military actions, Newbon reaffirmed his stance on the matter, and expressed disgust with Frazer’s own.Shadowheart actress Jen English made a poignant statementof her own alongside her partner on their joint Twitter account, though fans should be aware it contains profanity.
Players are calling forBaldur’s Gate 3to recast Dammon and Blaxland’s other NPCs in response to the situation. Larian Studios has yet to release an official statement on the controversy at the moment, but Blaxland’s profile could indicate the process has already been started.Baldur’s Gate 3may not be getting any DLC, but that would not stop it from replacing Blaxland in a future update.
Baldur’s Gate 3
WHERE TO PLAY
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCEChoose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPICForged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian’s next-generation RPG engine.
