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A digital replica of the 93-year-old actor's voice is reading the Greek epic on ElevenLabs' platform. The project marks the first audiobook produced with one of the company's licensed celebrity voices.
Nbc NewsA digital replica of actor Michael Caine's voice is narrating a new edition of the Greek epic "Odyssey" on the ElevenLabs text-to-speech platform. The 93-year-old actor's gravelly Cockney accent was replicated with his permission through a licensing deal with the London-based company. The audiobook includes the cloned voice alongside other AI-generated character voices, music and sound effects.
Background on the project ElevenLabs launched in 2023 and operates a marketplace that allows companies to license AI-generated replicas of recognizable voices for media and creative projects. Other voices available include those of Stan Lee, David Hasselhoff, Thomas Edison, J.
Robert Oppenheimer, Optimus Prime and Mr. Potato Head. The "Odyssey" narration is the first time the platform has used one of its licensed celebrity voices to produce an audiobook. The audio edition launched just before a film adaptation directed by Christopher Nolan reaches theaters.
Industry context and reactions The release comes amid ongoing debate in Hollywood over the use of AI in entertainment. Some view the technology as a cost-saving tool, while others see it as a potential threat to jobs and creative work. Caine said the project bridges classical storytelling with digital innovation.
"It was a pleasure to be a part of this retelling," he stated. The audiobook drew criticism online from some in the entertainment industry. " ElevenLabs has pursued licensing deals with talent to address concerns that voices and likenesses could otherwise be used without permission.
In January the company released what it described as the first major AI-generated album made with full permission from human artists, including singer Liza Minnelli.
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