Industry Jul 1, 2026
AI Gene Wilder Narration for Willy Wonka Game Sparks Backlash
The AI-generated voice of the actor, who died in 2016, narrates the trailer for a new Netflix game show
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NME
Fans of Willy Wonka have reacted negatively to an AI-generated narration by the late actor Gene Wilder. The voice, created using artificial intelligence, is featured in the trailer for a new Netflix game show. Wilder, who passed away in 2016, originally portrayed the character. Originally reported by NME.