Hollywood actors have voiced strong criticism over AI-actor Tilly Norwood. The backlash follows reports that talent agents wanted to sign the digital performer. Critics have raised ethical and professional concerns, questioning the impact on real actors. In response, Norwood’s creator, Eline Van der Velden, emphasized that the AI character is designed to expand creative possibilities.
Scream VI and Flash actors react to AI-Actor Tilly Norwood
The introduction of AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood has sparked strong reactions across Hollywood. The backlash escalated after reports suggested that talent agents were eager to sign Norwood.
Melissa Barrera, known for her role in Scream VI, expressed her disapproval on Instagram. She wrote, “Hope all actors repped by the agent that does this, drop their a$$. How gross, read the room.” Similarly, The Flash actress Kiersy Clemons called for accountability, writing, “Out the agents, I want names.”
Nicholas Alexander Chavez, known for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, dismissed the AI concept entirely. He said, “Not an actress nice try.” Mara Wilson also raised a critical ethical concern. She wrote, “What about the hundreds of living young women whose faces were composited together to make her? You couldn’t hire any of them?” (via Dexerto)
Eline Van der Velden responds to Tilly Norwood backlash
Eline Van der Velden, the creator of AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, has addressed the intense criticism surrounding her creation. In her statement, she emphasized that Norwood is not intended to replace human actors. She wrote, “To those who have expressed anger over the creation of my AI character, Tilly Norwood, she is not a replacement for a human being, but a creative work – a piece of art.”
Comparing AI to animation, CGI, and puppetry, Van der Velden explained, “AI offers another way to imagine and build stories.” She added, “I’m an actor myself, and nothing – certainly not an AI character – can take away the craft or joy of human performance.”
Van der Velden further described the process as “an act of imagination and craftsmanship.” She added, “It takes time, skill, and iteration to bring such a character to life. She represents experimentation, not substitution.” (via Deadline)
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
