Does AI 'Actress' Tilly Norwood Have An Agent? "No, We Don't Need It"
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- AI actress Tilly Norwood, created by Eline van der Velden of Particle 6, returned to the Zurich Summit a year after her viral debut, highlighting the growing presence of AI in the entertainment industry.
- Van der Velden stated that Norwood does not currently need a traditional agent, as she receives numerous offers and is focused on AI-specific projects rather than traditional films.
- Particle 6 has expanded four-fold since its launch, reflecting increasing industry acceptance of AI technologies despite some hesitation from traditional sectors.
- Norwood, speaking via video link, noted the entertainment industry is still adapting to AI, and expressed interest in working with digital twins of actors like Tom Holland and Olivia Colman for AI productions.
- Upcoming projects include Norwood’s AI comedy-drama "Misaligned" and the kids movie "Storm Dogs," executive-produced by Rob Minkoff, demonstrating Particle 6’s growing portfolio despite ongoing technical challenges with AI performance.
