AI Actress Tilly Norwood Sparks Outcry From Hollywood Stars
Zurich,Switzerland – The emergence of Tilly Norwood,an AI actress created by AI production studio Xicoia-a spin-off from Particle6-has ignited a firestorm of criticism from prominent figures within the acting community. News that an agency is poised to represent Norwood, revealed by Xicoia founder Robert van der Velden at the Zurich Summit on Saturday, triggered a wave of online backlash, with actors voicing concerns over the implications for human performers.
The controversy centers on the ethical and professional challenges posed by increasingly sophisticated AI-generated talent. While xicoia aims to position Norwood as a potential successor to stars like Scarlett Johansson and natalie Portman,as van der Velden stated in a July interview with Broadcast International,many in the industry view the development as a threat to actors’ livelihoods and a devaluation of their craft. The debate underscores a growing anxiety about the role of artificial intelligence in creative fields and the potential displacement of human workers.
Actress Melissa Barrera took to Instagram, urging fellow actors to sever ties with any agency that chooses to represent Norwood, writing, “Hope all actors repped by the agent that does this, drop their a$$. How gross, read the room.” Kiersey Clemons echoed the sentiment, demanding the identification of the agency involved, stating, “Out the agents. I want names.”
Mara Wilson raised concerns about the creation of Norwood’s likeness, questioning, “And what about the hundreds of living young women whose faces were composited together to make her? You couldn’t hire any of them?”
Lukas Gage offered a satirical take, tweeting that Norwood was a “night to work with!!!!” and “couldn’t her mark and was late!” Toni Collette responded with a series of screaming emojis.
van der Velden has yet to announce which agency will represent Norwood, but the intense reaction suggests the decision will be met with further scrutiny and potential repercussions within the entertainment industry. The situation highlights a pivotal moment as Hollywood grapples with the integration of AI and its impact on the future of acting.