This is how it begins: a new audiobook version Odyssey It was voiced by legendary actor Michael Caine – but not really.
Ken has granted permission to an AI audio company to clone his voice for this project and other upcoming books and articles. You can listen to a fairly convincing sample from AI Caine Odyssey Audiobook trailer below.
according to Delivery timethe 93-year-old actor partnered with ElevenLabs last year to reproduce his signature, distinct voice. Among the company’s investors is actor Matthew McConaughey.
“Odyssey “It is one of the greatest stories ever told,” Keane said in a statement. “For nearly three thousand years, its themes of perseverance, loyalty, temptation and an enduring call to home have resonated across cultures and generations.”
This new version of Homer’s epic poem is a 13-hour cinematic production with a full complement of AI voices, music and sound effects. The project reportedly took only six weeks to produce. The project is released for free via the company’s ElevenReader app.
The company hopes to capitalize on interest in Christopher Nolan Odysseywhich will be in theaters on July 17. Nolan has cast the British actor in many of his blockbuster films, including his own. Dark Knight Triple f beginning. “Before you watch the movie, listen to the original saga,” ElevenLabs announced on social media.
ElevenLabs previously announced that the company had secured likeness rights deals with the estates of several deceased actors, including John Wayne, Judy Garland, Stan Lee, and Laurence Olivier. The company also settled a lawsuit with two actors (Carissa Faker and Mark Boyett) who accused the company of using their voices without permission.
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