So, I was just catching up on some gaming tea, and honestly, my heart is so full thinking about Jennifer English. You know her, right? Our queen Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3 and the brilliant Maelle in the 2025 GOTY contender, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. She's a powerhouse for queer representation in games, always praising how BG3 handled it "so, so well." But get this—her ultimate creative dream isn't another game role. Nope! If she had the chance to make anything, she'd dive headfirst into creating a queer genre film. How iconic is that?

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This all came up during the launch of TIVA (True Indie Voice Art), this super cool, self-funded audiobook project. It's like the ultimate squad of video game voice actors teaming up! Jennifer was there with her Baldur's Gate 3 fam: the amazing Devora Wilde (Lae'zel) and her real-life partner, the fabulous performance director Aliona Baranova. They were hit with the ultimate hypothetical: "What would you do with a million-pound budget?" And girl, Jennifer did not hesitate for a second.

"I would definitely do some kind of queer genre film," she said. "I'm not sure what, but I'd want to work with The Avengers of shes, theys, gays, and allies. Something really inclusive, and badass, and something that hasn't been made before."

OMG, can we just manifest this into existence already? The vision is everything 💫. And Aliona was totally on the same wavelength, immediately agreeing, "That's my answer, too." Power couple goals, for real! Meanwhile, Devora Wilde had a different but equally iconic vibe—she'd spend the whole budget making a hilarious comedy pilot with her friends, produced by the legendary Alix Wilton Regan (yes, from Dragon Age and Mass Effect!). She promised it would be "the best pilot ever." I need both projects in my life, like, yesterday.

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But let's talk about TIVA for a sec, because it's low-key revolutionary. This project is all about pushing back against AI and what they call "the exploitation of artists." Its launch cast is exclusively all-female and non-binary actors, which is just chef's kiss. In an interview, Aliona called the whole effort "really fking cool" and "radical." Devora added that the story for one of their audiobooks, Pax Romana, is "much the same, if not better, for having been voiced by women and non-binary actors." It's about authentic representation, and that hits different in 2026.

Thinking about Jennifer's dream film, the possibilities are endless. What would a "queer genre film" by her look like? Let's brainstorm some potential elements, shall we?

✨ The Dream Cast & Crew Vibes ✨

Role Dream Pick Why They'd Be Perfect
Director Jennifer English (ofc!) She's got the vision and understands character depth.
Co-Writer Aliona Baranova That partner-in-crime creative synergy!
Lead Actor A non-binary action star Bringing that badass, fresh energy to the forefront.
Supporting Cast Devora Wilde, Alix Wilton Regan, & more gaming icons The crossover we all need.
Genre Blend Sci-fi horror meets heartfelt romance Something totally new and uncharted!

🎬 Why This Idea is SO Needed Right Now:

  • Representation Matters: We've seen more queer stories, but a big-budget, genre-defining film led by this vision? Game-changer.

  • Authentic Voices: Having Jennifer, who's been vocal about good rep, at the helm means it would be done with care and respect.

  • The 'Avengers' Concept: Gathering the best "shes, theys, gays, and allies" isn't just about casting; it's about building a community on and off-screen.

Honestly, after the year we've had in gaming and media, a project like this feels like the next logical step. Jennifer has given us so much through Shadowheart and Maelle—complex, beloved characters who resonate deeply. The thought of her channeling that energy into her own original, inclusive, and badass film project? It gives me chills. We just need to find a way to get that million pounds into her hands ASAP. Someone start a Kickstarter, because I would back this in a heartbeat! Let's make some magic happen. ✨

So, what do you think? What kind of queer genre film would you want to see Jennifer English create? Drop your dream plot ideas below! 👇