Overview
- Freeman told The Guardian that unauthorized replicas of his voice are “robbing” him and urged imitators to stop.
- He said his lawyers have been “very, very busy,” and a Winnipeg Sun report quoted him saying he has taken legal action against alleged infringers.
- SAG-AFTRA issued a statement declaring “Tilly Norwood” is not an actor and was generated from performers’ work without permission or compensation.
- Freeman criticized the AI character as taking jobs from real people and questioned whether such creations will work for film or television.
- He emphasized that his distinctive narration stems from training with teacher Robert Whitman, underscoring the craft behind his voice.