Netflix Faces Criticism for Using AI to Recreate Gene Wilder's Voice

Netflix is facing criticism for using artificial intelligence to recreate Gene Wilder's voice in their new series based on Willy Wonka. The late actor played the title character in the 1971 film.

The streaming service is launching a reality series called Wonka's The Golden Ticket, where players compete in challenges inside the famous factory.

A voiceover that sounds like Gene Wilder says a new generation will compete for a life-changing prize in the series.

Netflix has released a trailer for the new reality show based on the children's book and film.

The trailer says the competition will be the most extraordinary on earth and will start on September 23. The entrants look shocked in the trailer.

Fans are unhappy because they think the voice in the trailer was made by AI and sounds like Gene Wilder. One fan said it's a plastic substitute that people will accept because they are used to it.

Another fan said the show is ruining one of their favorite movies by using AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice.

Fans are criticizing the way the trailer used AI to recreate the actor's voice.

The original story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was published in 1964 and is about a boy who visits Wonka's factory. The 1971 film was a musical with songs like Pure Imagination.

In 2005, Tim Burton made a remake with Johnny Depp as Wonka. The story was also adapted for the stage in 2013.

In 2024, Timothée Chalamet played Wonka in a prequel film with an all-star cast.

Roald Dahl wrote other classics like Matilda and James' Giant Peach. Netflix acquired his story company in 2021.

Netflix will release an animated feature film in 2027, with Kit Connor leading the voice cast.

Kit Connor will be joined by Taika Waititi in the voice cast of Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.

The film is directed by experienced animators Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan.

The story is about Willy Wonka, who has been in jail for turning a child into a blueberry. He returns to his factory to add sweetness to the world.

A group of teenagers, including Charlie Paley, plot to break into the factory to save their homes.

The story is set in modern-day London and features new characters, songs, and surprises.

Kit Connor said he's excited to be part of the film and thinks it will surprise audiences around the world.

The Mirror has reached out to Netflix for comment.

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