The family of James Earl Jones has welcomed the introduction of Darth Vader's AI voice in Fortnite, as it will allow fans and new generations to share the fun
Following the announcement of Darth Vader's iconic voice in Fortnite, the family of legendary actor James Earl Jones officially commented on the use of AI technologies to recreate his image. They emphasised that this collaboration allows both long-time fans and a new generation of players to share this pleasure.
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In their statement, the family of James Earl Jones said:
"He always wanted fans of all ages to continue to enjoy the game. We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow Darth Vader fans and new generations to share in this fun."
James Earl Jones has been the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise for decades, and it was his deep, recognisable voice that made the character a true pop culture icon. Now, thanks to modern AI technologies, the actor's voice has come to life again in the popular game Fortnite, allowing millions of players to experience the charisma of the Dark Lord in a new way.
This collaboration was made possible through close cooperation between the actor's family, Lucasfilm and Epic Games. It opens up new opportunities for preserving the legacy of legendary voices in the digital age and at the same time raises discussions about the ethics of using artificial intelligence in creativity.
As a reminder, SAG-AFTRA is accusing Epic Games of "unfair labour practices" over Darth Vader's AI. However, it is still difficult to understand these accusations if the actor's family and James himself did not mind his voice appearing in the future thanks to AI.
Source: Businessinsider
