SAG-AFTRA Hits Back on 'AI Actress', But Galactus' Response Is Better

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https://gizmodo.com/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-backlash-ralph-ineson-sag-aftra-2000665638

Marvel star Ralph Ineson had some choice words for the people trying to make 'synthetic performer' Tilly Norwood happen in Hollywood.
By Cheryl Eddy
Published September 30, 2025

By now you’ve seen images of the doe-eyed “synthetic performer” named “Tilly Norwood.” The AI fabrication made headlines over the weekend when it was revealed (via Deadline) that some talent agents were actually interested in representing “Tilly.” Hollywood met this chilling threat with disgust and fury, though none said it better or more succinctly than geek god Ralph Ineson:

Speaking to Variety, Emily Blunt also weighed in after being shown a photo of Tilly Norwood. “That is really, really scary,” she said. “Come on, agencies, don’t do that. Please stop. Please stop taking away our human connection.”

Actors union SAG-AFTRA—which made AI use a central point in its big 2023 strike—released a statement today that conveyed its displeasure in no uncertain terms:

“SAG-AFTRA believes creativity is, and should remain, human-centered. The union is opposed to the replacement of human performers by synthetics.

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Ralph Ineson on the red carpet for 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' © The Hollywood Reporter YouTube

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1. Griffin Mill, portrayed by Tim Robbins, response to -

Lawrence Levy, portrayed by Peter Gallagher, suggestion to eliminate writers from the scripting process:

“I was just thinking what an interesting concept it is to eliminate the writer from the artistic process. If we could just get rid of these actors and directors, maybe we've got something here.”

From 1992 film, The Player