Michael Caine AI Clone To Voice 'The Odyssey' Audiobook For ElevenLabs
An AI-generated voice of actor Michael Caine has been selected to narrate a new audiobook version of Homer’s The Odyssey for ElevenLabs.
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The brief
ElevenLabs is producing a new audiobook of The Odyssey featuring a synthetic voice clone of Michael Caine. This development brings the technology into the realm of literary narration for a classical text. Coverage from Deadline, Variety, The Guardian, The New York Times, and the A.V.
Club emphasizes the technical nature of the AI clone. Outlets are highlighting the release in the context of an upcoming film project directed by Christopher Nolan. Future developments will depend on the public reception of the AI performance.
Coverage does not yet specify the release date or details regarding the licensing agreements behind the voice usage.
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Quick answers
Who is producing the audiobook?
ElevenLabs is producing the audiobook.
What text is being narrated?
The audiobook will feature a narration of The Odyssey.
Is this related to other media projects?
Yes, coverage notes the release is occurring ahead of a movie directed by Christopher Nolan.
Coverage (11)
- My name is Odysseus… AI Michael Caine narrates The Odyssey for a new age The Times · 55d ago
- The ‘Odyssey,’ One of the World’s Oldest Stories, Gets a Modern Spin With A.I.-Generated Audiobook Narration by the Voice Clone of an Oscar Winner Smithsonian Magazine · 55d ago
- Michael Caine Lends His AI Clone to Voice ‘The Odyssey’ Audiobook The Hollywood Reporter · 55d ago
- Why Listen to AI Michael Caine Narrate ‘The Odyssey’ When Versions With Ian McKellen, Claire Danes and More Exist? Variety · 55d ago
- An AI-generated Michael Caine is narrating Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ now NBC News · 55d ago
- Michael Caine The Odyssey Adaptation Announced by AI Company That Officially Licensed His Voice IGN · 55d ago
- Odysseus to face AI-generated Michael Caine in new The Odyssey audiobook A.V. Club · 55d ago
- Michael Caine’s AI-Generated Voice to Narrate ‘The Odyssey’ Audiobook Ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Movie Variety · 55d ago
- You’re only supposed to blow the bloody hooves off: AI Michael Caine narrates Odyssey audiobook The Guardian · 55d ago
- Would You Let an A.I. Michael Caine Read You the ‘Odyssey’? The New York Times · 55d ago
- Michael Caine AI Clone To Voice 'The Odyssey' Audiobook For ElevenLabs Deadline · 55d ago
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